Orphan Elephants - David Sheldrick Orphanage

© G. Margaret Hennes

Orphan Elephants - David Sheldrick Orphanage

Uploaded: February 07, 2019 18:40:26 | Entered: February 07, 2019 18:40:26

Description

This baby orphan was one of many raised by hand at the David Sheldrick Orphanage in Nairobi's National Park. It along with the other orphans is following a Keeper back to the nursery after their bottle feeding, which is open to the public. Many orphans are released back into the wild after 3-4 years at the orphanage when they are no longer dependent on their keepers for milk..

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 170.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 08, 2019

Glad they have a place to grow up and be cared for. Superb capture, Margaret. #1720683

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic February 09, 2019

Thanks for the nice feedback Emile! This organization has done so much to save the elephant population in Kenya! #11749759

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 02, 2019

What a great shot Margaret, and what a wonderful conservation effort!! <>< #11752536

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic March 02, 2019

Thank you Nancy! I just love the work they do! #11752578

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic March 02, 2019

Thank you Nancy! I just love the work they do! #11752579

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 02, 2019

Excellent info, image and finalist Margaret, congratulations!!! #11759083

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic April 02, 2019

Thanks so much John! #11759108

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