Keith Richardson


Keith Richardson

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Keith Richardson
July 29, 2008

Asian Elephant Series

I am fascinated by the Asian Elephant. On trips to Chang Mai, Phuket and Bali, we spent considerable time with these marvellous creatures, observing them at work and at play, on their own and interacting with their mahouts and members of the public. Most have heard of elephant’s long memories, but equally amazing is their sure-footedness when descending precarious slopes and balancing on submerged rocks in river crossings, their power and accuracy when playing soccer, their cooperativeness when working in teams, and their creative abilities when painting.
Here are 51 images of Asian Elephants, arranged into 17 triplets, 6 vertical and 11 horizontal. These may be purchased in various sizes from small cards to large wall hangings and posters via RedBubble.com.
The following list will be hyperlinked as each image is published over a period of 17 days. Large copies of each will also be added as “comments” to this Journal entry.
I trust that you enjoy these friends of mine – Asian Elephants. Keith
As each image in this series is published on RedBubble, the list below will become links to the respective images.
Elephant Series #01 River Crossing one.
Central Picture of #1 Alone called Asian River Crossing
Elephant Series #02 River Crossing two.
Elephant Series #03 Baby Elephants Showtime.
Elephant Series #04 Carrying Their Mahouts
Elephant Series #05 Carrying Tourists
Elephant Series #06 Painting the Six-Flower Original
Elephant Series #07 Bath Time
Elephant Series #08 Presenting to an Audience
Elephant Series #09 Working With Timber
Elephant Series #10 Balancing on a Narrow Log
Elephant Series #11 Painting Artists of Bali
Elephant Series #12 Statues Made for Ceremonies
Elephant Series #13 Diagonal Pattern Painting
Elephant Series #14 Balancing Group
Elephant Series #15 Sculpture Eyes Left
Elephant Series #16 Painting the Four Flower Original
Elephant Series #17 Sculpture Eyes Right

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here is the first image:

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Fantastic imagery Keith, I love Elephants so look forward to the rest of the series, they are such wonderfully intelligent animals.We saw quite a few in India. hugs

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Hilary. I am sorry that I have not had time recently to look at and leave comments on your recent uploads. It has taken a long time to set up 51 elephant photos arranged into 17 triplets, but that is all done now, and the uploading to RB is progressing quite well.
    Glad you are looking forward to seeing them – I am not sure how to go about gaining better exposure. My philosophy is to put quality up onto RB with the faith that quality will eventually win through… What do you suggest, or should I just be patient?
    Cheers for now, Keith

  • Heike Schenk Arena

    Heike Schenk A...

    I’m curious to see this series.I’m shure you made great shots.

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Heike – I am sure you will enjoy them, especially if you share my passion for elephants! Keith

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Quality is best Keith. (I put some pics of Italy up you might enjoy) hugs

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Hilary – I will follow that recommendation. Must look at your Italy pictures.

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Beautiful series about very precious animals

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Avril – the second one is now up and published too (link above). Keith

  • Heike Schenk Arena

    Heike Schenk A...

    I have a big respect for all animals and nomally they love me….!

  • Keith Richardson replied

    I spent many years as a Zoologist, and so regard humans as animals as worthy of respect as every other animal. Cheers, Keith

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    I am amazed that the all look so clean, you would expect them to in the first image where they are in the deaper water. They all look very clean and healthy. Can’t wait to see more. Very well done

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Byron – you will enjoy image #7 when we look at Bathtime. The Mahout gets a scrubbing brush onto his elephant friend’s back, who sits up looking for all the world like a child being washed by his mother. I love them!
    Keith

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    And here is the second one, another vertical river crossing set of pictures just for Byron!:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    And here is my favourite – Baby Elephants, the #3 one in this series:

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    oh what gorgeous elephants!!!!!!!!
    thank you Keith!!! :D

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Hi Karin – thank you for dropping in, looking, commenting and favouriting! Most appreciated. BTW I really LOVE your work. Wow!
    Keith

  • Paul McClintock

    Paul McClintockZuul, the Gatekeeper

    They really are beautiful creatures. Thanks for pointing this out Keith.

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Hi Paul – great that you were able to drop by for a look! Thanks for making this one of your favorites – hope you enjoy looking at what emerges here over the series.
    Cheers, Keith

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    such a wonderful journal …
    beautifully captured elephants

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Exposure! Wow – the getting-to-know-you forum is really working well isn’t it! Keith

  • amarica

    amarica

    Looks Great Keith. You have put a lot of work into this series.

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Amarica. A lot of work, but when you love what you are doing it seems nothing – a common creative experience amongst RedBubblers for sure! Keith

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Thanks Keith for the info and my word what a awesome collection of asian Elephants you have absolutely fantastic well done my friend they are such awesome animals …........................... Regards jon ….. (-:

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Jon – wonderful that you stopped by, took a look, and left a comment! Regards, Keith

  • Cheri McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    Loving this!

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Hi Cheri – glad you are enjoying this series – must release the next one – straight after breakfast I think (in Oz). Keith

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here are the Mahouts being carried in #4:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here is “World View From Elephant Back”, being image #5 in the series.

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here is #6:
    and #7:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    and #8:

    and #9:

    and #10:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here is #11 another take on elephant artists:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    And so we come to #12:

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Neat.. only seen elephants in the zoo.. quite cool.

  • Keith Richardson replied

    Thank you Mary – when we look at these in the Melbourne Zoo, they look great, but we get so frustrated in not being able to get close and personal, as we are able to do in Asia. It was the same in the Singapore Zoo with Oranutans when we had breakfast with them. They were right there with us. Wow!
    Loved your “Under Sail” photo, and immediately made it a favourite!

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    And now probably my favorite memory:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Another balancing act shot:

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Here are the final three, 15, 16 & 17:
    15:

    16:

    and 17:

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    stunning shots !

  • Keith Richardson replied

    G’day Elaine – glad you enjoyed my elephants! Keith
    (Maybe an elephant chop coming up?)

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