Expressing solidarity

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 7, 2010178 views9 comments

Indian Elephants expressing solidarity.
Before I go into slumber mode at the year end, I was very keen to share this photo.
Although three elephants are visible in the frame, there were more on both the sides forming semi-circle around me and they were shaking their trunks wildly, touching each other, making shrieking sounds at the top pitch. I just grabbed few frames and left the place. All this resulted in the tilted frame, it could have been upside down.

Secondly, if I had time to plan, I could have gone for wider lens but I had 70-200 mm on the camera and it was shot at 70mm, just couldn't afford to change it.
This image is 'Highly Honored Winner' in Natures Best competition, 2010.
Thank you so much for your kind attention & views !
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
Canon 40D, 70-200mm at 70mm, ISO 320, 1/125 sec. at F 4.
Jagdeep Rajput

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 7, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Great image. I really like the interaction of the elephants. That must have been an exciting situation.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by JACK NEAL on December 7, 2010 at 9:46 PM

Great shot! Lots of emotion in this picture and it well deserves its awards!

Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on December 7, 2010 at 9:59 PM

A single image that provides incredible insight into these creatures. I can see why it got kudos.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 7, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Another cool image, Jagdeep. I hate to suggest a tweak to a Natures Best honoree, but to my eye maybe a little more contrast? Congrats on the well deserved recognition.

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on December 8, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Congrats on the winning image, Jagdeep! The elephants on the flanks seem to be seeking reassurance from the matriarch in the centre.

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 8, 2010 at 9:48 AM

Hi Jagdeep! You know I am a big fan of your elephant images and this one is no exception and it is a clear winner; CONGRATS!

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on December 8, 2010 at 10:18 AM

Really like the interaction and the close crop. Great image!

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on December 8, 2010 at 1:04 PM

Love the symmetry of this image, Jagdeep. And congrats on the award

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Canuel on December 8, 2010 at 11:18 PM

This is very nice Jagdeep. I like the interaction between the elephants and the bands of habitat (FG grass and BG trees).

Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments