Feeding along the Zambezi

[Morkel Erasmus]

An "elephantscape" from Mana Pools.
We spent more than an hour with this bull has he fed on the albida/winterthorn trees along the Zambezi river.

Techs:
Nikon D800
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 @ 36mm
Circular Polariser
f8.0 | 1/500 SS | ISO-640

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Morkel - A classic scene with really nice elements of the tree, mountains in bg, interesting clouds and, of course, the elephant. I feel it needs a bit more punch, particularly in the lighter tones.

TFS,
Rachel

[haseeb badar]

A Classic Morkel image ! Loved it , all the elements have come out so well . The raised trunk takes the image to another level. The BW conversion absolutely works here but would also like to see a colour version for the same . Fantastic !

TFS !

[Basil Dardagan]

The very best wildlife images create an immediate emotional reaction from/in me. This is a perfect example. As soon as 'I register the image' feelings of excitment, awe and longing flood my senses.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Looks good to me I like the tonal range, I am finding these B&W images compulsive viewing - great shot I love it!

[keith mitchell]

Morke l you don't need to put your name on your images it's written all over them.I am not usually a fan of B/W but I love this.

Keith.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Morkel ... great stuff.:cheers:
Lovely elephantscape in a gorgeous setting . Nice elements in the frame who does not fight with each other , all does look balanced to me .
Love the sky and the tonal range , very good conversion .
TFS Andreas

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks for the wonderful comments, folks...

Rachel - I agree with you. Repost with highlights dodged slightly?

[Rachel Hollander]

Yup, the rp does it, Morkel. Now, blow it up and hang it.

[Marc Mol]

Another classic Morkelscape here bud, says everything about Mana, with your RP a nice improvement.

Cheers and best wishes to you and family for a great festive season and NY :cheers:

TFS

[Gabriela Plesea]

Merry Christmas dear Morkel:cheers:

This is stunning animalscape, loaded with atmosphere and a sense of solitude. I just love those skies, they carry so much weight and add mood to the entire scene, beautifully composed.
I certainly appreciate this, not only as photographer but also as traveller. You have a great ability to see, as well as portray beauty in Nature - congratulations Morkel:5

Kind regards,

[Michael Perry]

Fantastic. What else can I say


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[Morkel Erasmus]

Thank you all so kindly...

[Loi Nguyen]

Late to the party. Love it! The repost really took this image a notch higher. at 36mm! Wow! Loi

[Morkel Erasmus]

Late to the party. Love it! The repost really took this image a notch higher. at 36mm! Wow! Loi

thanks Loi
36mm, and ON FOOT :tinysmile_shy_t:

[Jim Crosswell]

Stunning image Morkel! I like the setting, B&W and composition. A wall hanger for sure.