The Knysna Elephant Park (est. 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants. Over the last twenty years, the pa...
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The Knysna Elephant Park (est. 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants. Over the last twenty years, the park has cared for and raised more than forty elephants.
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Contest Finalist in An Unforgettable Adventure Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wildlife On The Move Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monochrome Wildlife Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Endangered Species Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 49
Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 36
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charliereneau
November 12, 2020
I'm serious im a huge elephant fan or lover however u like to put it
DFane
May 31, 2021
This is a really fun shot. I almost thought colonel Hathi was at the front, but these look like African elephants so no 😆
TJAngleeyes54
February 17, 2022
Hupp 2,3,4,hupp 2,3,4, come on buddies step in time, swing those trunks go left and right🙂🙃😉😊😇🤩
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Knysna Elephant Park, South Africa.Time
This was the 7am Elephant walk with the Matriarch taking the herd for their morning walk.Lighting
Natural light, sunrise, on a cloudy and wet morning in Knysna.Equipment
Canon 7D Mk II, Canon EF 24-70mmInspiration
I wanted to try this shot and had to get ahead of the herd walking backwards as I snapped numerous shots. I wanted to show the Matriarch and her followers.Editing
Black and White conversion (Photoshop and Nic Collection)In my camera bag
Canon 7D Mk II, Canon EF 24-70mm, Canon EF 85mm, Canon EF 70-200mmFeedback
If you ever visit South Africa , Specifically the Cape and Knysna area, make sure you go walk with the Elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park in their natural environment. It is an experience you will never forget.