Blocking Traffic
I took this in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. I was on my way from Skukuza to exit the park via Satara at the Orpen Gate. However, these guys had other plans for me. They had some little ones with them where they accupied this part of the road and they were very protective. There ware no way to pass them…they were too defensive. I waited an hour…hoping they will leave the road, but no luck. I was forced to turn around and exit the park at another gate. It was a huge detour, but all worth it!
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Mindy McGregor
Great capture!!!!
Olitto replied
Thanks Mindy!!
misiabe80
Excellent!! Beautiful work!!
Olitto replied
Thank you so much Misiabe. Appreciate..!
bmg23
What a capture. Great job!
Olitto replied
Thank you!! Appreciate it!!
Cheryl Lunde
Awesome capture!
Olitto replied
Thank you Cheryl! Much appreciated!
Michelle *
What a great capture, the big ones are circling around the little ones protecting them, how precious :o)
Olitto replied
Thank you Michelle. Yes, they were quite defensive there…couldnt get too close. Was quite an experience. Appreciate…!
Vanessa Anderberg
GREAT SHOT!!
Olitto replied
Thank you!! I appreciate it!
Kevyn Paul Eis...
Over here, we call them Republican politicians!(LOL)
Great capture, Olitto
Olitto replied
These “republicans” have quite a way to make anyone change their plans. Had to make a huge detour. Waited for an hour there and was forced to turn around a find another route! Thanks. Appreciate!
Visual Inspi...
Wonderful capture!! They really stick tight together huh…
Olitto replied
Oh, yes they do…there were little ones and the older guys was very protective! Thanks Rhonda my friend! Appreciate..!
David Clarke
Brilliant shot, Olitto – I think they are really making a point!
Olitto replied
They did so indeed! Thanks David. Much appreciated!
Hélène David-Cuny
A demonstration maybe…? Great picture Olitto, a very graphic composition of volumes and colors, and besides I love elephants !
Olitto replied
Quite!!....Thank you Helene. I appreciate it!
Kristina K
looks like they are protecting the young calf, they are wonderful parents, ‘
what a fabulous scene, thanks for sharing :)) k
Olitto replied
Thank you so much Kristina. Yes, the were indeed. Still need to add a description here. Thanks again. Appreciate..!
connieinwi
What a awesome capture… Beautiful work…
Olitto replied
Thank you so much Connie! appreciate..!
Macky
You’ve brought back pleasant memories with this one Olitto, thank you and well done!!
Olitto replied
You can make some more of those pleasant memories, you know? Thank you so much for the comment…I appreciate..!
Savier
Excellent shot…it was worth a wait!!!
Olitto replied
It was indeed, wasnt it…..hey, you were there, werent you???
Thanks. Much appreciated!!!
DottieDees
It is amazing how they have surrounded the calves to protect them from both sides of traffic….fantastic!
Olitto replied
Thank you Dottie!!! Appreciate..!
Lorena Maria
Olitto what a wonderful shot, and i belive you It was a huge detour, AWESOME lov it!!
Olitto replied
Thank you so much Lorena. I appreciate your comment!!
NAGILLAH
WOW!!
Olitto replied
Than you!!
Ellen
Zoveel heb ik er nog nooit bij elkaar gezien…..zelfs niet in de dierentuin :)
Erg mooie foto!!
Olitto replied
Baie dankie Ellen. Ek waardeer jou kommentaar. Ja, die Kruger Wildtuin is een van daardie plekke waar ‘n mens die skepping in al sy glorie ervaar. Baie dankie.
Virginia McGowan
oh this is just a fantastic pic.
Olitto replied
Thank you so much Ginnymac. Much appreciated.
Babbler
great !
Olitto replied
Thank you Babbler.
handprintz
l guess you would’nt want to argue ! l wonder what was making them stay on the road ? great capture what a sight to see !!
Olitto replied
The little ones were playing there in the sand (due to recent rain) on the road. There were no way to pass and I had to change my route.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Sherry Osborn
Oh what an excellnet photo…. Great looking herd you got there!
Sherry Osborn
oh put it in minitures and mamouths group
Olitto replied
Thank you Sherry!!:)
jujubean
I would not mess with those Mammas!!!!! Such a great shot!
Olitto replied
Oh no, you dont want to…..Thank you so much!:)
laureenr
Another amazing shot. Fantastic to capture the entire heard.
Olitto replied
Thank you Laureen. I appreciate your comments on my work.
John44
This is a moment I would say to the driver: have to do a pee pee in the bushes :-)
EXCELLENT mijn gewaardeerde vriend!
John
ps
De link ontvangen ??
Olitto replied
Dankie John. Ek waardeer jou kommentaar.
Ja, ek sal daar draai!
Ginny York
Wow! What an awesome catch and nice story to go with it. I guess we know who the boss is. lol
Olitto replied
lol….I agree. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Evita
Congratulations ! Featured in
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Olitto replied
Wow….Great!!!
Thank you so much Evita! .... Much appreciated!
David McMahon
Great shot! Brings back many memories.
Olitto replied
Thank you David. Much appreciated….
Kseniya Beliaeva
interesting photo
Olitto replied
Thank you Kseniya
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
Olitto replied
Thank you Scott
Louise Robinson
Wow! What an amazing sight! Great shot
Olitto replied
Thank you Louise:)
parmi
Amazing Olitto, I haven’t experienced them waiting around out of the cover of the bush like that before. I have however had them threaten to charge, not a fun situation, but incredible at the same time. I love the way your photos tell adventurous stories!
Olitto replied
Thank you Parmi. I appreciate your comments.
Yes, I had “threaten” too….quite an experience!
Kimberley Davitt
lol A fab image, gives a new meaning to the phase traffic jam
Olitto replied
Thank you Kim…appreciate…
Evita
Congratulations !!! Placed in the Top Ten !!!! ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY – your dashboard point of view
Olitto replied
Great!!.... 2nd place! Thanks:)
red addiction
Hee hee, great photo, great title!!
Olitto replied
Thank you!
Dave & Trena P...
what a great shot!!! beautifully captured! were they bothered by all of the cars?? or are they used to them?
Olitto replied
Thank you Dave & Trena. Yes, they were a bit protective at the time but I guess they are quite used to cars.
karen peacock
Wow, this is really great. You can really see how protective the adults were being.
Olitto replied
Thank you Karen.
kalaryder
This is wonderful
Olitto replied
Thank you Kalaryder
Karen Checca
I love your narrative explaining this wonderful shot, Olitto. Well, wonderful for those of us who didn’t have to wait an hour there, lol! It’s so interesting to see how they have encircled their young, watching out from every direction. I have enjoyed looking through your wonderful portfolio!! :)Karen
Sharon Mau
It is fascinating how the older Elephants have positioned themselves facing outward in a protective circle around the adolescents and younger ones. I enjoy your story as well Olitto.