We always see a lot of elephants on our trips. But this time, we saw more baby elephants — and at extremely close range — than ever before. I used my camera-at-the-end-of-a-monopod technique to get this look under the hood of a Mom shielding her calf as they walked by our vehicle. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 24-70mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 640, f/5 at 1/500th of a second.
Thanks Karen. Yes, the moms were definitely doing their best to shield the young ones, but getting the camera on the ground helped with this perspective.
I would love to buy a print of this!!! Absolutely incredible. What an experience to see these majestic creatures in real life. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
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We always see a lot of elephants on our trips. But this time, we saw more baby elephants — and at extremely close range — than ever before. I used my camera-at-the-end-of-a-monopod technique to get this look under the hood of a Mom shielding her calf as they walked by our vehicle. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 24-70mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 640, f/5 at 1/500th of a second.
Wow – one of your best, Sean!
Thanks Sue. So much fun watching these little ones.
Just like mom but in miniature!
Walking in lock step.
Oh Wow!! Mama Protection!! Thanks so much.
Oh Wow!! Mama Protection!! Thanks so much.
Thanks Karen. Yes, the moms were definitely doing their best to shield the young ones, but getting the camera on the ground helped with this perspective.
An amazing shot!
Thanks Donna.
What a wonderful shot!
Thanks Sarah.
Superb shot!!
So sweet!
Thanks Rachel. Love those babies.
Googoogaga, amazing … this is stunning
Thanks Charla. Our best elephant encounters yet.
So so SWEEEET!
Thanks Laura. There were so many babies this year.
I would love to buy a print of this!!! Absolutely incredible. What an experience to see these majestic creatures in real life. Thank you for sharing your work with us.