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05-JAN-2006

Abundance, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, 2006

Elephants comb trees for fruits, seedpods, and choice twigs, leaves and bark. When they aren't enjoying a good meal from a tree, they are mowing lawns with their trunks. This elephant seems to have the whole forest for itself. This idyllic image brings the wet season itself into play. Water is everywhere, the trees are heavy with foliage, and laden with abundant morsels that elephants enjoy. Even the color speaks – the elephant’s skin carries the color of both bark and earth, and the rest is emerald green. And best of all, it has it all to itself. The entire image is softly cast, instead of hard-edged – adding a patina of timelessness. This image could have been made a thousand years ago.

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Phil Douglis26-May-2008 22:23
Thank you, Karen, for recognizing the role of soft light and subject placement here. Nature photography is so much more than shooting the facts. It is putting those facts into context and expressing a viewpoint about them. That is what I am trying to do here.
Karen Moen26-May-2008 22:13
This photo really captured my attention. I love the earth tones and rich greens. The composition and lighting are beautiful. Voted.
Phil Douglis26-Jan-2006 19:13
Beautifully put, Guest. Perhaps I should re-title the image "Trumpet Solo."
Guest 26-Jan-2006 17:32
this elephant seems to be blowing his own trumpet, with the Nature as his audience
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