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Oh Hokey Cokey
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Oh Hokey Cokey

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 8, 2011117 views8 comments

Starting correctly by putting his left leg in first, this Young Elephant is really enjoying itself.

Taken in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 5th September 2011

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from camping chair :biggrin:

F7.1, ISO 800, 1/1000, EV +0.67

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 8, 2011 at 11:32 AM
LOL - this is terrific! LOVE the feet and flying mud!
Seems just a bit tight in the frame fior my taste..
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Great action shot.The flying mud and water really add to the image.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Sandy and Richard,

Thanks very much for your comments, only Elephants can do this, there ability to enjoy water is amazing.



Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM
I am sure you were enjoying yourself too Ken! personally I cannot really think of a much better way to spend the afternoon than watching ellies play in mud and/or water. :smile: You captured a lovely action shot here. :toast:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 9, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Vincent,

I cannot do anything other than totally agree with you, perhaps Wild Dog's greeting ceremony :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on December 10, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Great action, nicely captured!
Seems to be practicing for the football match. :biggrin:
I may prefer to darken the top side of the frame, just to go with the mood of the picture.
Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Jagdeep, Thanks very much for your comment
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM
I pretty much agree with the other coments. I would love to have an elephant shot like this.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments