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The big elephant!


The big elephant!
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Copyright: Jose R Camacho Abril (medio) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 27 W: 2 N: 35] (170)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-04-22
Categories: Mammals
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-13 5:54
Viewed: 868
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
El elefante africano de sabana (Loxodonta africana) es el mayor mamífero terrestre que existe en la actualidad. Se trata de una de las tres últimas especies de proboscídeos que sobreviven hoy en día.

Los machos alcanzan normalmente los 6,7 - 7 metros de longitud y 3 - 3,35 metros de altura, con un peso de 5,4 a 6 toneladas, aunque el rango "general" es de 2,7 - 3,8 metros de altura, y un peso de 4,5 - 7,3 toneladas

El elefante africano de sabana se caracteriza por su gran cabeza, amplias orejas que cubren los hombros , trompa larga y musculosa, presencia de dos "colmillos" en la mandíbula superior, bien desarrollados en ambos sexos aunque mayores en los machos.en su ambiente natural entre 40 a 50 años pues un elefante adulto no tiene enemigos naturales, con excepción del hombre, a partir de los 40 sus dientes se desgastan y le es imposible comer y mueren, en cautiverio pueden vivir mas tiempo por los cuidados y alimentación que reciben, pueden llegar a los 60 años.

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The African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land mammal in existence today. This is one of the last three species proboscídeos that survive today.

Males usually reach the 6.7-7 feet long and 3-3.35 meters tall, with a weight of 5.4 to 6 tons, although the range "general" is 2.7 - 3.8 meters tall, with a weight of 4.5-7.3 tonnes

The African elephant savanna is characterized by large head, large ears that cover the shoulders, long, muscular tube, the presence of two "tusks" in the upper jaw, well developed in both sexes but increased in machos.en its natural environment between 40 to 50 years as an adult elephant has no natural enemies other than man, from 40 their teeth wear out and it is impossible to eat and die in captivity can live longer for care and food they receive, might the 60 years
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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 307 W: 3 N: 783] (3692)
  • [2007-12-13 9:22]

hi abril,
very nice picture.nice face to face contact,
tfs

Hello Jose,
This is an interesting full frontal portrait of this proud animal!
I like to see the typical habitat is included in the frame...
Accurate DOF givs fine sharpness in the subject, a well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Jose,
A beautiful capture of this large elephant. Very good natural composition and excellent details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1238 W: 0 N: 2222] (9356)
  • [2007-12-15 4:39]

hello Jose,
This African Elephant seems a little bit lost in this big plain and the picture is somehow touching. May be a little less centred picture would have been even better.
I see that you are from Altea. There lives the painter E. Schlotter whom I know personnaly, may be you know him too.
Have a nice weekend
Anne

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 384 W: 83 N: 1252] (4592)
  • [2007-12-16 16:51]

Hi Jose,
your title sums up nicely what your subject is all about,"The big elephant!"Your capture is a very good one with details and colour being what they are,it is a shame that a good part of this animal is shaded as details are lost to shadows.I like your big elephant!Thanks for sharing. Bob

Hi Jose,

A good POV of the elephant, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and beautiful colors. thanks for sharing.

Pierre

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 127 N: 5219] (23113)
  • [2007-12-17 9:13]

Hello jose ! Very nice portrait of this elephant, good pose, sharp image and good exposure. Thanks,

Mario

Nice shot Jose, good POV and sharp details central composition works well here tfs rgds Necip.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15128)
  • [2007-12-17 18:25]

Hello Jose,
Excellent capture of this amazing beast in its' natural surroundings. Thanks for sharing Jose.
Rick

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