Early Morning Elephant

[Ken Watkins]

Given the fact that Kidepo was on the border of Sudan, and that country was one of the main sources if poachers, it is perhaps somewhat surprising to find such a healthy population there.

Not that they are all that happy with human presence.

15th June 2012l

EOS 1D MkIII

70-200mm MkII

F2,8m USO 800, 1/1600

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Low angle work very nicely Ken, love the inclusion of the trees and mountains in the BG.

[Markus Jais]

I like the soft light and the habitat shown. Great elephant shot.

Markus

[Morkel Erasmus]

Nice angle you were able to get. I am glad to hear the elephants are thriving in that area.
I like the scenery with the mountains behind. Looks like it was quite hazy? Fires?

I would sharpen the ellie just a tad more :w3

[Ken Watkins]

Morlel,

It may look hazy, but it was actually very dull because of the very late wet season. No fires up there, mostly cattle farming, veggies are grown further south and the choice is unbelievable.

[Gregor Bergquist]

Beautiful elephant in a beutiful setting. TFS.