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The Big Drink


	The Big Drink Elephants at the Chobe River on the Northern border of Botswana. Namibia is on the other side of the river. The elephants have to come down to the river every day to drink and every day they then have to return to where they can eat. At different times of the year this can be near or far. When we were there they had to walk all the way back to the other side of the tarred road which seemed like 6 to 7 miles. It is very hard for the little ones and often they don't survive. f8. 1/400th Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson

Couldn't leave this next picture out!

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July 19, 2005

Goshka G.

Both are gorgeous Kate!! I do like the composition of the second one better, however (a little too much empty sky in the first one, which could be easily cropped out). But what a wonderful capture of these majestic animals!!

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July 19, 2005

Kate Jackson

Now you've pointed it out I think you are right Goshka! Thanks!

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July 19, 2005

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What a fabulous capture, Kate!! These are incredible!

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July 19, 2005

Joy Rector

simply beautiful image.

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July 20, 2005

Dan Holm

Both shots are absolutely awesome, Kate!! Rare and BEAUTIFUL captures!

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July 20, 2005

Joyce ONeil

Excellent image - thanks for sharing....

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July 20, 2005

Ermanno Radice

Another wonderful scene of the Africa, great shot, Kate!

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July 20, 2005

Cindy Paquette

This is indeed (both are!) incredible shots of your wonderful visit to Africa Kate! Dan is correct, rare and wonderful!!

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July 20, 2005

Paul E. Earl

WOW!! More terrific photos of Africa!!

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July 21, 2005

Stephanie Lyons

Totally amazing and beautiful!

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July 21, 2005

Laura Clay-Ballard

I'm loving this walk on the wild side! This is superb!

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July 21, 2005

Claudette Foote

Both shots are absolutely AWESOME
AMAZING, COLORFUL... WOW!
Thanks for sharing IT feels like I am their... Thanks

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July 21, 2005

CJ . Cotton

Wow Kate! Well you don't see this many other places. With a growing love and respect of wild animals and a love to travel. I can only hope to see such a beautiful site one day! Great Shot! C.J.

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July 21, 2005

Kate Jackson

Thanks so much everyone for enjoying my elephants. I have very much enjoyed going back over them. I will get around to featuring other animals we saw after catching up with more current pictures.

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July 22, 2005

Kerby Pfrangle

Kate you elephant series has been wonderful.

Beautiful and awesome to view.

Kerby

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July 22, 2005

Kate Jackson

Thanks so much Kerby ~ hope you are having a good trip!

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July 22, 2005

Susie Peek-Swint

Both are great images Kate ~ I agree with Goshka on liking the second one best ~ although I agree it is hard to choose! You may want to submit the second one later otherwise it won't be counted in the competition!
Sad about the baby elephants ~ nature can be so harsh on wild animals.

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July 22, 2005

Kate Jackson

Thanks Susan ~ maybe I'll just sneek that one in today though I don't really think it is up to winning anything when you see the standard of the winners. However you never know!!

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July 22, 2005

Jenny Bosmans

Awesome and just beautiful, Kate! Both are great indeed! WOW!

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July 22, 2005

Christian P. Nicolas

Great capture Kate

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August 27, 2005

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