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Photographer’s Note

in the first row in Chobe national park. (Who looks at whom ? )

Chobe National Park, in northwest Botswana, has one of the largest game concentration in Africa continent.
The park is probably best known for its spectacular elephant population: 50,000 elephants today, it is actually the highest elephant concentration of Africa.
(source Wikipedia)

holmertz, tober, alainh, stego has marked this note useful

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holmertz (10115) 2009-03-22 12:40

Hej Boa,
Fine elephants, but the spectators sitting comfortably in their boat make the situation seem rather absurd, like it's not quite for real. I have also got that "Kolmården feeling" the few times I have been to African national parks.
A well captured moment.
Hälsningar,
Gert

tober (4138) 2009-03-22 12:40

Hi Boa, they look as if they are wrestling. Amazing photo with your interesting complementary note. 50.000 elephants only in Chobe...It's incredible but I am happy to hear that there's still intense elephant population in Africa.

Regards, Tolga

alainh (35391) 2009-03-24 23:15

hello Boa

a great moement i think. the attitude of these few personns are funny. i hope my childs a day can see these incredible animals in Africa.
a nice day for you Boa
alain

hay_kes (28596) 2009-03-25 8:41

Hi Boa,
Very nice shot vith great moment.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

avi_25 (12) 2009-03-26 13:08

A well composed shot!

stego (22500) 2009-03-31 10:48

Hi Boa,
Curious shot, the compression of perspective gives the impression that they are just a few meters away from the elephants, but at the same time the 3 planes are very well separated. The flawless exposure and the good framing/crop also contributes to make it as attractive as it is effective as documentary.
TFS, Regards, José.

mafegan (4633) 2009-04-10 5:27

Hello Boa
A very strange pov and composition - making this quite a funny photo. It is the relaxed pose that the spectators are taking which makes this photo so different. Tfs, Marlene

fanni (9037) 2009-04-21 22:40

Hej Boa,
funny photo :) I like this curious observation! Who is watching whom? and there is a third person - the invisible photographer - who is taking a photo of those who are watching one another :)
bästa hälsningar,
Elena

leo61 (44112) 2009-05-10 11:11

Hi Boa!
What a comfortable safari!Great POV and good composition.It`s a good exposure with natural colors and great contrast.I like the relaxed poses of these tourists.
Regards.leo