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Mover and Shaker

Mover and Shaker

A massive African Elephant bull in a state of musth shakes his head indignantly...this is a fully wild animal
© Morkel Erasmus Photography...
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A massive African Elephant bull in a state of musth shakes his head indignantly...this is a fully wild animal
© Morkel Erasmus Photography
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/11.0 ISO 900 Shutter 1/200

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Aug, 2014

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