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Elephant - Chobe


Elephant - Chobe
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Copyright: Philip Raggett (twosixbw) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 45] (205)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-21
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel, Sigma 50-500 F/4-6.3 EX HSM
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Mammals of Botswana [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-04-03 3:59
Viewed: 1498
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Elephant quenching his thirst after a hot day, photo taken on a boat cruise on the Chobe River...

A highly recommended activity if you are anywhere near Kasane is to take one of these boat trips on the river - the sunset cruise is excellent. You are guaranteed good sightings of elephant, hippo and alot of antelope as they come down to drink. The elephant herds spend most of the day feeding away from the river but as it gets towards the afternoon they come down to the river to slake their thirst....

Unfortunately the river is beginning to get a bit overcrowded with boats at times though there are restrictions in place....it is not what Botswana is famous for (namely remote, unspoilt wilderness) but nevertheless it is well worth doing if you have the chance!

Photo has been cropped slightly and sharpened...

View more of my photos at my website - Botswana Wildlife Photography
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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2006-04-03 8:24]

Hi Philip, nice shot. Good moment captured with excellnt detail and lighting. Also well positioned within the frame. TFS.
Dean.

Hi Philip

You have done a great job here. Good POV, very well composed. Depth of colour is spot on. Clarirty and sharpness are both great. :-)

Hello Philip,

A wonderful moment you have captured here.

Details, colors, POV and exposure are perfect.

Well done and thank you for sharing it with us!

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