michali Posted November 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) M9 & Tri-Elmar @ 28mm I've just completed a 10 day trans Okavango Delta canoe safari during which we camped on several islands in the Delta overnight. Early one morning I smelt and heard elephants rumbling around our camp site as they rustled the leaves and fed off the the trees. I stuck my head out of my tent and was confronted by this sight! Thanks for viewing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeicaBraz Posted November 8, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2010 Well, she didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted November 8, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2010 WOW, way too close for comfort. Great shot. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted November 8, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2010 Mike, Definitely too close. I would have run the other way pronto without getting a fine shot like yours. Outstanding perspective, composition, tones and sharpness. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 8, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2010 Nice., very nice. I know the feeling. last time this happened to me I did not dare move to get my camera... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 8, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2010 Michael, just amazing. They probably all know you by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted November 8, 2010 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) MIKE, I think I love her. Wonderful photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 8, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 8, 2010 Mike - Superb. When we were last in the Okavago Delta we were hanging out after the morning game drive watching elephants wander past the camp. After they were past Barbara went to our outdoor shower and was surprised by a young (two or three years) elephant running about a meter from her shower trumpeting to the herd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstblofeld Posted November 9, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2010 Wow! What happened next??? Ernstblofeld Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted November 9, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 9, 2010 An encounter with a pusycat! And, she is just lovely... You brave man. I love this image. Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted November 9, 2010 Share #11 Posted November 9, 2010 WOW! I'd have been frozen to the spot, let alone handling a camera. Well done. Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted November 9, 2010 Share #12 Posted November 9, 2010 Mike, What a great shot, 28mm lens, you were far to close for comfort. Very well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted November 9, 2010 Share #13 Posted November 9, 2010 Awesome... Just awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurometallo Posted November 9, 2010 Share #14 Posted November 9, 2010 I bet she did not want to damage your equipment! This photograph is simply spectacular. Left me with no words... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 9, 2010 Share #15 Posted November 9, 2010 Elefants are said to take great care not to trample the little animals. However, I would have been to chicken to put it to a test. Wonderful portrait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted November 10, 2010 Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment, it is always greatly appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted November 11, 2010 Share #17 Posted November 11, 2010 ...an intelligent, peaceful, beautiful and tolerant animal - we have a lot to learn. Great shot, Mike, and thanks for the lovely insight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delcredere Posted November 11, 2010 Share #18 Posted November 11, 2010 What a way to go! Astonishing photos in so many different ways. The first should get a prize. Thank you. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photogkellyrae Posted November 12, 2010 Share #19 Posted November 12, 2010 M9 & Tri-Elmar @ 28mm I've just completed a 10 day trans Okavango Delta canoe safari during which we camped on several islands in the Delta overnight. Early one morning I smelt and heard elephants rumbling around our camp site as they rustled the leaves and fed off the the trees. I stuck my head out of my tent and was confronted by this sight! Thanks for viewing. HOLY Crow- Elephant. Wow. nice nerve to take the shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted November 20, 2010 Share #20 Posted November 20, 2010 Man I would be changing my under ware again. Cheers Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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