On the run...

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 21, 2013370 views20 comments

I happened to come across, some very warm, affectionate and friendly elephants,but they wanted to hug me

...... and I had to run for cover.

Canon 7D; 70-200mm; ISO400;1/500 sec. at F 4.5
Thank you so much for your kind attention & views!
Jagdeep Rajput
PS. Sorry friend, it was a 70-200mm lens at 70mm.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on June 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Excellent capture of the action! Great comp. I like the dust around the elephants because it adds to the feeling of motion.

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 21, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Jagdeep, That's a terrific shot. I think I would be running for cover too.
You've really captured the sense of action wonderfully, although with a 500mm lens they were not quite close enough to hug - yet.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on June 21, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Sorry friends, it was a 70-200mm at 70mm and almost full frame..

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on June 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Quite the action here, Jagdeep. The dust cloud really helps convey the story. Having been caught up in a couple of these situations, I know it can be a bit unsettling. Nice job getting the shot.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 21, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Great action! I'd run for cover too.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 21, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Very exciting and dynamic photo, telling a dramatic story. Glad you made it to safety, Jagdeep. Really a wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Sandipan Dutta on June 22, 2013 at 12:09 AM

Terrific action here !

Registered on March 9, 2009, 171 Posts, 493 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 22, 2013 at 12:45 AM

Great sense of motion and urgency with all the dust flying, they appear to be leaning into the turn. A moment I'm sure you'll remember. Well done Jagdeep.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 22, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Powerful shot!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 22, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Powerful shot!

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 22, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Powerful shot!

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on June 22, 2013 at 8:22 AM

Hello Jagdeep

Dust flying makes a great action packed image! They appear to leaning into the corner as they speed towards you!
I bet with being so close their noise was powerful too?

Thanks

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Nichols on June 22, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Jagdeep, I really enjoy viewing your images - please do not get trampled! How you maintained enough composure under the situation to get such a well composed and sharp image is beyond me. Really terrific.

Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments

Comment posted by Don Westbrook on June 23, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Love the action and sense of motion and power.

Registered on January 4, 2013, 11 Posts, 332 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on June 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

A cracker Jagdeep!!
Bonus points for keeping cool enough to fire off a frame or 2

Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 24, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Terrific!

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on June 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I have also been chased by Elephants and I don't think they were so friendly. You did well to capture such a photo while running in reverse.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on June 26, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Thanks friends !!!

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on July 1, 2013 at 1:46 AM

Yikes!!! This is crazy action Jagdeep. You did well to just get away. Great handling of the situation and good job getting the shot. Too close for comfort.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 10, 2013 at 2:48 AM

Jagdeep,

Just the shot I have always wanted to get myself, WONDERFUL

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments