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FollowTwo African elephants on the plains of South Africa at sunset. I was lucky enough to capture these two elephants walking through the bush at sunset when I was o...
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Two African elephants on the plains of South Africa at sunset. I was lucky enough to capture these two elephants walking through the bush at sunset when I was on safari in South Africa.
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Contest Finalist in Wildlife Friends Photo Contest
Top Shot Award 22
Contest Finalist in The African Continent Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 22
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przybyls
July 09, 2017
Very nice the colors in the background work so well with the elephant. Did you use a fill flash for shadows?
amanavinash
September 01, 2017
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jacquelinesmit
July 08, 2018
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This was taken on safari in South Africa. We were staying at the River Bend Lodges, which is part of the Addo Game Reserve. This was a later afternoon drive and we were on our way back to the Lodge for dinner, when these two elephants wandered by.Time
This was late afternoon on our way back to the River Bend Lodges for dinnerLighting
A great light just as the sun was setting casting shadows on the elephantsEquipment
This was taken with a compact camera, didn't want to take a big camera to South AfricaInspiration
The great light and shadows cast on the elephantsEditing
The sky was enhanced and the shadowsIn my camera bag
I have just bought a Panasonic FZ1000 as I am suffering from arthritis in my fingers and wrists so I now don't have to change lensesFeedback
This was one of those lucky shots. I was in the right place at the right time