This is Mali (Jasmine) -a female Asian elephant, born 16 January 2010 enjoying the pool in her enclosure at Melbourne zoo. She was born in captivity as part of Melbourne zoo’s captive breeding programme designed to increase the numbers of the endangered Asian wild elephants. Where possible, please help in the conservation of the endangered Asian elephant. Nikon D700 Nikkor 70-200mm @ 130mm f/5 800 ISO CS5 software
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What an amazing piece mate! I saw her when I was at the zoo earlier this year. Such a character! Captured her ways so well here.
thanks a lot Andrew she’s a lot of fun to photograph
– ArtX
A stunning capture and so well produced
thanks a lot Carol, appreciate it :)
– ArtX
That is just brilliant editing, never think it was in a zoo – fantastic work
Kymie, thanks so much for your support
– ArtX
an absolutely adorable portrait of Mali, ArtX !
thanks so much Carol
– ArtX
Wildlife in B&W and Sepia Collection
December 14, 2011
Bold highlights. Bravo.
thanks Joe, definitely a gamble with the tones
– ArtX
thanks a lot to you Joe and to the group
– ArtX