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As HIGH....

© Michelle Alton

As HIGH....

Uploaded: March 30, 2012

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...As an ELEPHANT'S EYE!
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...as an ELEPHANT'S EYE!
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Little did I know as I headed out to Philadelphia late yesterday afternoon to cover a Port Richmond town meeting, that before the night's end, I would be KISSING Beulah!
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But since I began working with Bill, our Meetup Group's organizer, on news photography/reporting, I've learned to expect that EVERY OUTING will almost invariably, turn into a brilliant adventure!
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Serendipitously, on the way home, we ran into an elaborate traveling carnival on Opening Night. SCREECH!!! We pulled into the parking lot, got out of the car to get "a few shots" of the Ferris Wheel, and before I knew it, we were conversing with the VERY affectionate Beulah!
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Michelle Alton March 30, 2012 0

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Bill and Beulah. You've seen Bill (and his ever-present mysterious black gloves) in other photos I've posted. He is an unforgettable character, a brilliant photographer, and a dedicated mentor, and a serious lover of creatures great and small.
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Jack Gaskin March 30, 2012 0

COOL CLOSE-UP Great they have SAD EYES and that funny well spaced hair.

Jack #10066850

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 30, 2012 0

A Wonderful close-up capture and storytelling image!! #10066875

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 30, 2012 0

I love hearing about your adventures! Terrific close up, and as Jack said, the eyes are sad looking! #10066905

Douglas Pignet March 30, 2012 0

nice comp & pov...well done #10066969

Kathy Reeves March 30, 2012 0

Beautiful Beulah! Wish I could say I kissed an elephant! #10067009

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 30, 2012 0

Isn't life fun when the roads we chose are filled with spontaneity? Very cool! :) I love this nice tight image of Beulah's face. That reminds me. I must put on my under-eye wrinkle cream!!! HeeHee!!

Great job and such fun!!

-Laura :) #10067240

Ann Coates level-classic March 30, 2012 0

Great close up of the sad eye of this elephant Michelle. I really hate elephants being out of their natural wild environment and purely there for the entertainment of us humans. I think this capture says it all. #10067309

David Phalen March 30, 2012 0

You certainly are having some fun adventures.:) Excellent animal portrait with outstanding tones and textures!! #10067539

John Connolly March 30, 2012 0

So that is how high corn grows, Michelle! A wonderful capture with amazing light and detail! Thanks for sharing this moment with us! #10067625

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 31, 2012 0

Great lighting and marvelous detail captured Michelle.
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Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 31, 2012 0

That eye really draws you in...great comp and wonderful detail, Michelle!! #10068140

Rona L. Schwarz March 31, 2012 0

I love both of these, Michelle! Great shot of Beulah - somehow elephant's eyes are always fascinating (to me anyway). This one is very expressive and very wrinkled! You are so lucky to be working with Bill- he sounds like a terrific guy - and you are having some wonderful adventures! #10068222

Neal D. Hatcher March 31, 2012 0

Fantastic capture #10068345

Wm Nosal March 31, 2012 0

:) Wonderful Shot, Michelle! #10069078

Jeffrey R. Bange March 31, 2012 0

Beautiful capture and presentation Michelle. #10069141

Chris Ebben March 31, 2012 0

How lucky to kiss an elephant!! I have ridden on one at the Taronga Zoo, Sydney, when I was a child, I don't think they have thosse rides any more. It is so sad that they are taken from their homes & locked up. It is so sad we do such awful things to animals, I bet to shut-up now!! A beautiful image to remember such a fantastic event in your life=^..^= #10069178

Thomas E. Hinds April 01, 2012 0

Wonderful story, beautiful image, Michelle! Such a fantastic creature and the texture and character is captured here so very well. My heart goes out to elephants everywhere. I fear us humans fail to understand them in many fundamental ways. To behold their beauty is a beginning (each time we see one). Thanks! #10069476

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