Stalking Dawn Light

Thank you, Karen. When I look at this image I am reminded of the spirit of adventure and electricity in the air as I commenced that morning’s search for rhinos in Kaziranga. The peaceful quiet of the morning was broken only by the sound of the elephant’s footfalls through the grass.

Jan, you always write the most poetic, articulate comments. Thank you for your comments. I already have posted this into Elegant Elephants, one of my favorite animals, to be certain.

Thank you, Third World Order. Most appreciated!

ooyayootay (I am getting the hang of your name….what does it mean?), I’m pleased you enjoyed this image of a beautiful, hard-working elephant.

Hey, John, we were supposed to visit Manas but unrest caused guests to be detained at Manas. That derailed plans to go there. Kaziranga was fine when we were there but there were other demonstrations, some of them violent that caused frequent indecision and changes of plans while in Assam. Sigh…I’m sure you understand when I tell you that the places that interest me most of all often have the biggest undercurrent of tension running through them. Pity that these things happen, isn’t it?

Jan, you mustn’t forget your Alaskan bears, either! Dogs are another passion as well but my pound puppy is far more accessible than the wilder mammals in my life. Something about elephants has always captivated me yet it’s not easy to pinpoint exactly what that is. Yet my all-time winner in the fascination department remains those beloved whales. Love hearing from you, Jan!

Thank you ever so much, Sandra. Can’t wait to get back to your special place in the world!

Bill, thank you for your kind comments!

David, thank you for stopping by to have a look. What a wonderful life you have living abroad and traveling to far flung destinations!

KatsEye, a very appreciative thank you.

Bettina, you have placed a big smile on my face. Ever appreciative, Whalegeek!

Thank you, Scott. Very nice of you to stop by again!

Thank you for the honor. I am so pleased!

Thank you ever so much, Lorena!

Thank you, Hagen. I adore your comic work, particularly your whale funnies.

Thank you, James!

Very kind of you to comment, Dennis. That was quite a memorable morning, including the saddle sores I received from an uncomfortable saddle!

Svetlana, thank you for your kind comment!

Most appreciative thanks, DApixara!

Lorena, you are too kind. Thank you ever so much!

Jonicool, thank you ever so much for your thoughtful comments!

Jamie Lee, thank you very, very much!

Dawne, thank you ever so much. It was quite an experience to capture a glimpse of the wildlife in this particular park. Suffice it to say, it was “lump in the throat” time for me as I was so filled with awe.

Thank you very much, dinghysailor1!

Thank you, Trudi. It was indeed a marvelous moment and well worth rising well before the birds to experience the wildlife of Kaziranga.

Thank you, blamo. I remember hoping so much for some great animal sightings that morning. Fortunately the rhinos cooperated!

Happy that you enjoyed this image, gabryshak!

Thank you, Birgitta. I am pleased you enjoyed this image.

Thank you, Wayne. Between the backlighting and misty, foggy morning, I was not getting lucky with images until this elephant came into view. When life gives one lemons, make lemonade!

JohnGo, thank you for stopping by for a look. I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Ever appreciative thanks! I’m pleased you enjoyed this image.

Thank you…I am honored!

Garth, thank you ever so much! I’m happy this image pleased you.

Thank you so much, Matthew! Glad you enjoyed this.