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Elephant On Approach

Elephant On Approach

I took this way-too-close picture of an elephant in Botswana on a walking safari.

I took this way-too-close picture of an elephant in Botswana on a walking safari.

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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 200 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 85/1

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Botswana

upload_date

Jul, 2018

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Wow.....you took this on a "walking" safari? ....that definitely was up close and personal! Lol! What a wonderful capture and experience!! : )

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Wow a little too close for comfort.. wonderful capture :-)

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Very nice. you just have to be a bit faster than the person behind you or NOT

Just incredible.........awesome edit

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How close wee you? My goodness Kay~

wow , this shot makes it look huge … awesome edit !!

Fantastic shot stunning photo's I love you're work amazing 😁

Wonderful shot !!

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Voted Colossal Wildlife :)

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