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While in Etosaha Namibia I saw some amazing elephants. Because it was well over 40 degrees celsius these animals would find a watering hole. Then they would get...
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While in Etosaha Namibia I saw some amazing elephants. Because it was well over 40 degrees celsius these animals would find a watering hole. Then they would get as much mud and sand on themselves to cool down and to protect them from the harsh African sun. The profile shot I managed to get showed all this mud in great detail. I decided to go black and white to increase the contrast of the mud on elephant hide. I especially like the little beard on his chin.
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Neckbone
 
Neckbone August 04, 2017
Amazing image, nice work!
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MKPhotographysa October 25, 2017
thank you so much!
Derektion
 
Derektion September 07, 2017
Majestic animal ! What a fantastic capture
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MKPhotographysa September 08, 2017
Thank you!
darrellgillenwater Ultimate
 
darrellgillenwater September 07, 2017
nice shot
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MKPhotographysa September 08, 2017
Thank you!
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MKPhotographysa September 08, 2017
Thanks you all for all the likes, peer awards and comments!
Idon12no
 
Idon12no September 10, 2017
Great black and white
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MKPhotographysa October 25, 2017
thank you so much!
galibemon
 
galibemon September 10, 2017
Interesting Image !!
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MKPhotographysa October 25, 2017
thank you so much!
photolight_ac
 
photolight_ac October 25, 2017
Amazing
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MKPhotographysa November 01, 2017
thank you
tassietom
 
tassietom November 05, 2017
Great choice in going B+W!
Pidge815
 
Pidge815 December 14, 2017
Stunning!
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MKPhotographysa December 17, 2017
Thanks Pidge! ????
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MKPhotographysa December 20, 2017
Sorry Pidge, I don’t know why ViewBug ads ? When I type !
KatieMcKinneyPhotography
 
KatieMcKinneyPhotography January 06, 2018
Amazing capture!
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thank you :)
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MKPhotographysa January 14, 2018
Thank you
fabs
 
fabs February 09, 2018
Great picture! I love the texture
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thanks
Photogirl118 Platinum
 
Photogirl118 March 07, 2018
Excellent work..
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Much Appreciated
andreaeptonward PRO
 
andreaeptonward March 07, 2018
Amazing x
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thank you :)
ambermundy
 
ambermundy March 14, 2018
Awesome photo's..
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thanks Amber
julierussell
 
julierussell March 31, 2018
One of my favourite mammals stunning work here love
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thanks Julie, appreciate it.
davidisaacyoung
 
davidisaacyoung April 06, 2018
Incredible details!
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MKPhotographysa May 08, 2018
Thanks David.
marcbaechtold
 
marcbaechtold May 14, 2018
great selection of tones!
keepclicking
 
keepclicking October 29, 2018
Brilliant image
LucBaekelandt
 
LucBaekelandt December 06, 2018
Fantastic shot
RJRiggins Platinum
 
RJRiggins January 25, 2020
Beauty!
Jdean80 Platinum
 
Jdean80 June 27, 2021
Absolutely stunning image!! Sometimes greyscale shots can be difficult to get just right, but this is perfect!!
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