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Shower Time


Shower Time
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Copyright: Robin Du Bois (robindb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 127 W: 0 N: 378] (1420)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-22
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 7D, sigma 70-300 apo macro, 58 mm uv Hoya
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-23 6:42
Viewed: 3989
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We were able to watch this elephant go through his whole bathroom routine at the nkaya dam just south of Satara in the Kruger Park. It was a bit late in the morning so the sun's angle is a bit high but I think this and the next couple of entries can be of interest to TN veiwers. Note the worn right tusk which shows that he is right handed as he uses it more.
It is really a pleasure to sit and watch these majestic animals go about their daily tasks and all one's stress just drops away. Every now and then they give a deep bass sound which can only be thought of as utter contentment.
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Hello Robin,

Very nice shot of the tusker during its mud bathing ritual.Well done!

Cheers,
Prasad

Superb full frame. A sort of slice of life in the day of a huge beast:-) Very good time to click the shutter...creative and technically fine!
Bob

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 967 W: 26 N: 3888] (16941)
  • [2009-07-23 7:27]

Hello Robin
A fine capture with beautiful scene, natural colors and excellent details
Regards
Razvan

Robin, this is a fantastic shot. Excellent job. Thanks for commenting on my pelican. Have a great day, Bill

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Bill Houghton Photography

Hello Robin,

Very nice presentation from this Elephant that taking a bath.
Good pov and fine colours.

Gert

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2009-07-23 12:47]

Hi Robin. You must have been quite close to get this close up with a 70 -300 lens. This beautiful elephant is enjoying itself. i see it has a broken tusk. Taken with good warm colours and detail. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3089 W: 230 N: 6774] (23770)
  • [2009-07-23 13:11]

Hi Robin,
That must have been quite an experience!
I wish I had been there, sitting next to you and your friends,
watching this big guy go through his ablutions. : )
A wonderful action shot that depicts a natural behavior of the great pachyderm.
So sharp! Great expression of bliss on his face with eyes closed. : )
Love the water drops.
TFS. : )

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  • sanita (8)
  • [2009-07-24 3:57]

Hallo Robin'
You said every now and then they give a deep bass sound that can only be thought of as utter contentment.Well I can tell you that ,that is the feeling I get just from looking at your picture. Thank you for sharing.

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