This baby protected by the wall of her big sisters was frolicking in the shallows of the river, now too dry for the bigger elephants for their bath...
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This baby protected by the wall of her big sisters was frolicking in the shallows of the river, now too dry for the bigger elephants for their bath
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Contest Finalist in Endangered Species Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Adorable Baby Animals Photo Contest
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RuwanFonseka
September 18, 2015
Thanks so much, most appreciated. They are really mom and sister I think.
AnneDphotography
November 13, 2015
fantastic composition and subject matter .... great detail and lighting ... well done !
yourlily
January 28, 2016
Wonderful shot...love it to bits. There is a palpable gentleness about these huge creatures so apparent in this shot Ruwan...TY
NatureLoverJJWal
February 23, 2016
You really plan the shoot. the framing is really making the photo more interesting. Congratulations on your award!
RuwanFonseka
February 23, 2016
Thanks for the encouragement. I waited a long time for this little one to get up from frolicking in the water.
estercastillo08
November 29, 2018
Congratulations !! Won Contest Finalist in Endangered Species Photo Contest
Cookies4U
July 26, 2020
looks like I am in your "oldies but goodies" section of your wonderful gallery!
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Location
Pinwale Sri Lanka. Its a world famous elephant orphanage.Time
Around 2.00pm.Lighting
This was mid day sun, but fortunately a cloudy day.Equipment
Canon 5D mark III, 100-400 mark II lens hand held.Inspiration
Worldwide animals are abused, this effort to care for the unfortunate elephants in Sri Lanka is commendable. Specially of a species that is threatened by extinction.Editing
Had to with the mid day has sun. On PS adjusted lighting colour and sharpening.In my camera bag
Canon 5D mark III, Variety of lenses from macro, wide angle to 400mm zoom, Lee ND filters, polariser and the big & little stopper. Tripod and cable release.Feedback
Zooming in to isolate the subjects gives more impact. This image was isolated from a large elephant herd of about 50.