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The Big Drink

© Kate Jackson

The Big Drink

Uploaded: July 19, 2005

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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.
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Comments

Kate Jackson July 19, 2005

Couldn't leave this next picture out! #281003

Goshka G. July 19, 2005

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!! #1611478

Kate Jackson July 19, 2005

Now you've pointed it out I think you are right Goshka! Thanks! #1611540

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 19, 2005

What a fabulous capture, Kate!! These are incredible! #1611993

Joy Rector July 20, 2005

simply beautiful image. #1612689

Dan Holm July 20, 2005

Both shots are absolutely awesome, Kate!! Rare and BEAUTIFUL captures! #1614465

Joyce ONeil July 20, 2005

Excellent image - thanks for sharing.... #1614496

Ermanno Radice July 20, 2005

Another wonderful scene of the Africa, great shot, Kate! #1614649

Cindy Paquette July 20, 2005

This is indeed (both are!) incredible shots of your wonderful visit to Africa Kate! Dan is correct, rare and wonderful!! #1615521

Paul E. Earl July 21, 2005

WOW!! More terrific photos of Africa!! #1616004

Stephanie Lyons July 21, 2005

Totally amazing and beautiful! #1616291

Laura Clay-Ballard July 21, 2005

I'm loving this walk on the wild side! This is superb! #1618250

Claudette Foote July 21, 2005

Both shots are absolutely AWESOME
AMAZING, COLORFUL... WOW!
Thanks for sharing IT feels like I am their... Thanks #1618804

CJ . Cotton July 21, 2005

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. #1619595

Kate Jackson July 22, 2005

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. #1619801

Kerby Pfrangle July 22, 2005

Kate you elephant series has been wonderful.

Beautiful and awesome to view.

Kerby #1619837

Kate Jackson July 22, 2005

Thanks so much Kerby ~ hope you are having a good trip! #1619849

Susie Peek-Swint July 22, 2005

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. #1619967

Kate Jackson July 22, 2005

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!! #1619993

Jenny Bosmans July 22, 2005

Awesome and just beautiful, Kate! Both are great indeed! WOW! #1620644

Christian P. Nicolas August 27, 2005

Great capture Kate #1774516

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