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**Rondec** · 11-23-2019, 04:28 AM - **10 Likes**

Country Road (DFA 24-70mm)

Victoria (DFA *70-200mm)

Rose (DFA *70-200mm)

pinholecam · 11-23-2019, 07:27 AM - **18 Likes**

IMGP996012019-2400 by , on Flickr
K1+Laowa 12/2.8 (10 stop Haida ND + black card technique)

I decided to just create another free flickr account.

Jorgario · 11-23-2019, 08:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Elephants are quite big, aren't they.

How close where you ? Apparently elephants are very gentle but sometimes they get angry. It will be funny to touch this wrinkled skin.

northcoastgreg · 11-23-2019, 09:16 AM - **6 Likes**

Jackson Lake in Grand Tetons NP, shot with DFA 28-105:

**barondla** · 11-23-2019, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Elephants are quite big, aren't they.

We even had a herd of them passing through camp.

This young bull came in to snack on the tree's bark before coming straight towards us, toppling a couple of kerosene lamp stands on his way - picking them up with his trunk and casually casting them aside. No pictures of that as we were preoccupied with sitting still on the ground and not making sounds that might upset him

It felt like I could reach out and touch him as he passed us, but checking the tracks afterwards we measured the distance to be just under 2 metres. I guess adrenaline warps perception

All taken with the old SMC DA55-300, of course.

Cool images! Being so close to such a huge animal, knocking things over, is scary. My hands would have been shaking so bad, doubt there would be any sharp photos. Well done!
This series makes me feel like I was there.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Jorgario · 11-23-2019, 09:44 AM - **1 Like**

With Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm F2.9 Art Lens:

**volley** · 11-23-2019, 10:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pinholecam

IMGP996012019-2400 by , on Flickr
K1+Laowa 12/2.8 (10 stop Haida ND + black card technique)

I decided to just create another free flickr account.

That's a simply wonderful shot!

**savoche** · 11-23-2019, 10:31 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Jorgario

How close where you ? Apparently elephants are very gentle but sometimes they get angry. It will be funny to touch this wrinkled skin.

The close-up was taken from an open vehicle. I would guess 6-8 metres. I general they ignore vehicles and as long as they come to you, rather than you driving right up to them, you can get very close. On foot you need to be more careful. In general you can safely get very close to lone old bulls. They don't mind you much at all most times of year. But you do not approach a breeding herd. Mothers can be quick tempered and young bulls a bit unpredictable. Again, if they know you are there and still approach peacefully you just sit tight and let them pass.

Their skin is very tough but can feel sort of rubbery. They also have sparse but bristly hairs that add roughness to the feel. (No, I have not touched elephants in the wild!)

Originally posted by barondla

Cool images! Being so close to such a huge animal, knocking things over, is scary. My hands would have been shaking so bad, doubt there would be any sharp photos. Well done!
This series makes me feel like I was there.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thanks

It is indeed an intense experience. I have been close to elephants before so was confident in what to do. Besides, I was with my daughter-in-law (who was a safari first-timer) so I had to act like all was cool

But yeah, your heart does get some excercise!

Patriot · 11-23-2019, 11:10 AM - **5 Likes**

Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine.

mbukal · 11-23-2019, 11:32 AM - **3 Likes**

smc PENTAX-FA 80-320/4.5-5.6 +Pentax K1

Jorgario · 11-23-2019, 11:48 AM

Still with the same lens:

**fs999** · 11-23-2019, 12:33 PM - **5 Likes**

FF Mode • 400 ISO • Pentax DA* 200mm F2.8 ED SDM

FF Mode • 400 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Sliced Duck Breast with Vine Peach and Fries

FF Mode • 100 ISO • Irix Blackstone 15mm F2.4
Ponta de São Lourenço • Madeira

**Kerrowdown** · 11-23-2019, 12:34 PM - **6 Likes**

Just prior to the storm.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-23-2019, 01:55 PM - **4 Likes**

I saw this impending scene and thought this...

So, just let me be, beside the seaside

I'll be beside, myself with glee

**eaglem** · 11-23-2019, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Water levels are down

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11-23-2019, 01:55 PM - 4 Likes	#26774
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	"Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside" I saw this impending scene and thought this... So, just let me be, beside the seaside I'll be beside, myself with glee

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Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by savoche Elephants are quite big, aren't they. How close where you ? Apparently elephants are very gentle but sometimes they get angry. It will be funny to touch this wrinkled skin.

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barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by savoche Elephants are quite big, aren't they. We even had a herd of them passing through camp. This young bull came in to snack on the tree's bark before coming straight towards us, toppling a couple of kerosene lamp stands on his way - picking them up with his trunk and casually casting them aside. No pictures of that as we were preoccupied with sitting still on the ground and not making sounds that might upset him It felt like I could reach out and touch him as he passed us, but checking the tracks afterwards we measured the distance to be just under 2 metres. I guess adrenaline warps perception All taken with the old SMC DA55-300, of course. Cool images! Being so close to such a huge animal, knocking things over, is scary. My hands would have been shaking so bad, doubt there would be any sharp photos. Well done! This series makes me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-23-2019, 09:44 AM - 1 Like	#26766
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	With Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm F2.9 Art Lens:

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Originally posted by pinholecam IMGP996012019-2400 by , on Flickr K1+Laowa 12/2.8 (10 stop Haida ND + black card technique) I decided to just create another free flickr account. That's a simply wonderful shot!

11-23-2019, 10:31 AM - 3 Likes	#26768
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jorgario How close where you ? Apparently elephants are very gentle but sometimes they get angry. It will be funny to touch this wrinkled skin. The close-up was taken from an open vehicle. I would guess 6-8 metres. I general they ignore vehicles and as long as they come to you, rather than you driving right up to them, you can get very close. On foot you need to be more careful. In general you can safely get very close to lone old bulls. They don't mind you much at all most times of year. But you do not approach a breeding herd. Mothers can be quick tempered and young bulls a bit unpredictable. Again, if they know you are there and still approach peacefully you just sit tight and let them pass. Their skin is very tough but can feel sort of rubbery. They also have sparse but bristly hairs that add roughness to the feel. (No, I have not touched elephants in the wild!) Originally posted by barondla Cool images! Being so close to such a huge animal, knocking things over, is scary. My hands would have been shaking so bad, doubt there would be any sharp photos. Well done! This series makes me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing, barondla Thanks It is indeed an intense experience. I have been close to elephants before so was confident in what to do. Besides, I was with my daughter-in-law (who was a safari first-timer) so I had to act like all was cool But yeah, your heart does get some excercise!

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11-23-2019, 11:48 AM	#26771
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Still with the same lens:

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11-23-2019, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#26775
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