Friday, October 10, 2014

The weekend in Black and White


Driving back from the village to the lodge one evening a curious family of elephants came up to greet  us.
They came very close! We were thrilled!





We entertained each other for a good 30 minutes...


...until they decided to head off into the opposite direction.







21 comments:

  1. What a wonderful experience! Great photos. I particularly like the second!

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  2. That is not an everyday subject around here. The first one looks you straight in the eye!

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  3. Elefantös! - Einfach tolle und besondere Fotos, Karen!
    Schönes Wochenende!

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  4. Oh...how fantastic! Love them in b&w...they are all incredible, but geez I love that last one!!!

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  5. What fabulous photos. Lucky you. :)

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  6. Amazing photos! Elephants are such majestic animals!

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  7. Was für eine unglaubliche Begegnung! Großartige und sehr beeindruckende Bilder!

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  8. Wonderful photos! Looks great in b&w!

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  9. Elephants are gorgeous animals and these photos proof that for sure!

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  10. Fantastic shots of the elephants. Black and white works so well for the texture and wrinkles of their skin.

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  11. Wondervolle Fotos, die sind sehr nah.

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  12. Awesome critter and shots.
    I'm amazed with the textures of their skin.
    Thanks for dropping by :)
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  13. I'm sorry to ask out of ignorance, but is there really no risk of injury getting so close to these beautiful giant creatures. I'm in awe... I'm certain now life wouldn't be complete without seeing them like this, up close, one day!

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  14. Großartig. Ich hoffe, das war das 300er Tele, sonst sieht das wirklich ziemlich gefährlich aus.

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  15. I agree with Catherine, you are so brave and/or have a super dooper zoom! Love these shots - the ears in motion in the last photo made me smile!
    Wren x

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  16. Wow - that is close! What an amazing experience.

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  17. I wish I could have been there. What a wonderful experience.

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  18. Das müssen unglaubliche Momente gewesen sein - deine Bilder von den sanften Riesen sind beeindruckend!

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