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Uploaded: February 10, 2010

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This lady was intently watching a baby elephant that was running and playing with it mom. She was with 3 other males, our driver said if there are enough male lions they will attack a baby elephant. We stayed for a short time but we had to return to camp before dark. We saw the elephants the next morning and the baby was still with them. Tamron SP, 103mm, f5.6, 1/90, iso 200, evening light.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.50, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 103.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K20D

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 10, 2010

I'm glad the baby was safe for now. This is wonderful, Troy. What a great opportunity to see these animals in the wild. Great capture. #1237064

Patti Coblentz February 10, 2010

Me, too!
Terrific capture, Troy...the lighting is remarkable...wonderful in the wild!

Patti #8370403

Douglas Pignet February 10, 2010

Great look in this lions eyes is so intense...Great lighting and colors,well done. #8370567

Tess L. Yee February 10, 2010

Fabulous light in this gorgeous capture, Troy! #8370618

Robert Jensen February 10, 2010

Beautiful shot - love the pose and the late afternoon lighting #8371194

Steve M. Harrington February 10, 2010

A beautiful image with fine lighting, Troy.
Steve #8372264

Tommy E. Burgess February 11, 2010

Outstanding capture with beautiful light, color, and composition Troy!! #8373060

Brett Dolsen February 12, 2010

Heres Mum and looking beautifull in that great light Troy!Great info! #8375672

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 19, 2010

Gripping story with a happy ending for today!

Fabulous timing here, Troy, and I agree with the others. The lighting was perfect! Love her expression as well.

Great job!

-Laura #8466737

Janice Mezzacappa March 23, 2010

Gorgeous focus of lighting on the face captured here Troy...very intense expression and wonderful details..Awesome! #8476208

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