Wild Life Photography #3 - Elephant
Photograph of an Elephant taken at the “Jim Corbett National Park” India.
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zoompix
Another great shot
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Zoom…
Atiger97
wow, it wouldve been great to be that close to something so beautiful well done:)
Rahul Kapoor replied
It was terrifying… Though he was too cool about it.. and gave me a great pose..
PennyEdwardes
Isn’t he just lovely Rahul! Love the detail in his trunk…amazing shot! I would have been terrified! lol!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Yeah.. And on top of that.. he could have just lifted me up and thrown me away like a twig.. Such an awesome creature… It was nice though to stare at him and click this.. Thanks for the comment!!
PennyEdwardes
Not a problem Rahul…you are so lucky to be able to see them in their natural surrounds!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Yes.. You’re right it was worth the trouble..
goddessteri211
Every elephant is a beautiful elephant as far as I am concerned! Congratulations on the feature! TERI~
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Godess Teri..
sunshine0
Congrats Rahul! Very captivating!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Sunshine..
Kate Adams
Excellent capture Rahul!!!... I noticed the ears are quite a bit smaller than our African elephant,..he looks as if he is ready to charge!!! very well captured a beautiful shot!!!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Kate. Yes the ears are quite small for the Indian elephant. :-)
RealPainter
oh my goodness , i love these ones….......awesome creatures of life….great shot
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Real
Wendi Donaldson
What a brave man you are!!! I’d have to be behind glass to try this! SUCH a great shot!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Wendi.. And sorry for the late reply… just saw it.. well if your think about it.. I was behind the glass ;)
Wendi Donaldson
Phew!! glad you were safe – and gives hope to me if I ever get to a zoo!!! Cheers.
Rahul Kapoor replied
Yeah… The difference in this case was that we were in a wild life Sanctury….!!
Ginny York
Congradulations of your Feature Rahul! This sure is one huge animal! And coming right at you too. I hear if the ears are out ..you’re ok…and back…watchout! Is that right? Maybe …since you did get to put this picture on. SMILE
Ginny York
PS Great stop in action and nice detail. Awesome catch!!!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks for stopping by Ginny… ;) Don really know the details about their body language so much.. will find out the next time when I visit Jim Corbett.. ;)
Ginny York
That might be a good idea if you plan to get that close to an animal this size again. LOL
Rahul Kapoor replied
Yeah.. I know.. still can’t forget the jitters it gave me.. He was looking straight at me..
Josie Eldred
This is really amazing, s/he looks so majestic.
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thank you Iltby… Completely agree… They are majestic mammals… :) Thanks for stopping by..
a~m .
Well Done Rahul
Rahul Kapoor replied
WOW this is great news A~M.. Thanks muc appreciate it..
Arun Dasgupta
Amazing shot.
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Arun.. ;)
lilian marshall
Fantastic picture ..Love this .He looks like a male doesn’t he .Well done have favourited this .
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks lilian.. Much appreciate it… I don’t know if it was a male or a female.. Did not even check with the Sanctury guard.. We just had to run off from there as this guy was not too happy to see us roaming around in his territory..
Josie Eldred
Such an incredible capture :) Makes me feel like I’m there, hehe.
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Josie.. Appreciate your comments.. ;)
HansBellani
superb!
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Hans!!
Josie Eldred
Hi Rahul,
I would love to see this in the new group, Unlimited Quality
Josie :)
Rahul Kapoor replied
Sure Ma’am, you got it there..
Stephen Rogers
WoW my sister would love this.
Rahul Kapoor replied
Thanks Steve.. let me know what her response is…