Jam in the morning, a photo from North Central, North

Photographer's Note

I got very surprised..

Because I saw lots of elephants were walking on the street when I went out of a souvenior shop. I got excited at this sudden & curious parade, so I tried shooting a photo right away, but someone yelled at me loud, "Hey, Miss! Move back!!"

I was in an Elephant Orphanage at that time.
I mean, I surely understood that lots of elephants were there... but! I had no idea about such a sudden parade.. Of course, there was an announce & attention before that, and unfortunately I missed it.

By the way, they went for the river slowly. They enjoying bathing a lot!!

Vagabond, jbweasle, Jeppe, bebel, rajhema, MLINES has marked this note useful

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Vagabond (5848) 2004-10-31 12:14

Interesting and opportune composition with accurate exposition and good definition

jbweasle (9393) 2004-10-31 13:06

Hi Noriko, this is a very interesting shot. I'm not surprised that someone told you to move back - the elephants look like they are about to trample you! Well captured.

kinginexile (2598) 2004-10-31 13:09

It must have been something. Did the ground shake?
I am ready to bet we will never see a more elephant crowded shot on TE!
Thanks, I think it could have used a bit of burnishing at PS time, for the over-exposed spots, and may a a bit more cropping on the right.

Too bad, the little guy did not come out a bit more, but excellent sharpness. Thanks

RGatward (20108) 2004-10-31 13:10

Quite a sight this must have been. Good job you got your shot in before moving out of the way. Good compo, maybe a bit of OE in the distance, but not important, and tricky lighting there.

scalerman (26900) 2004-10-31 14:55

morning traffic for sure. can't wait to get to Sri. I 've heard about this place, the orphanage. nice shot.

christina (2040) 2004-10-31 15:02

Great Capture1 I think it realy describe the uniqueness of the place you were visiting! Well done , composed, and exposed!

Jeppe (18654) 2005-02-10 3:22

Wow - very special sight indeed - Never seen trafic jam like this before - Thanks for the sight - I add it to the pair with contrast theme - hoping to find another "jam-shot" soon.

DrorAngkor (164) 2005-02-23 1:51

:)
Great place,the elephant orphanage at Pinnawella ...

Good photo . A pity you can't take a tighter
composition,but with 40 elephants it would be
extremely difficult to do ...

bebel (7588) 2005-11-12 19:52

bonsoir
interesting shot and spectacular.
did you have any danger to take photos near the éléphants ?
there is an excellent frame and lights against the sun.
great idea and occasion. I would like to see eléphants near.
Pierrot

rajhema (1873) 2005-11-14 17:22