Moment of Panic. by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 16, 2008

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My one son and I went to Kruger a couple of years back and were watching this elephant grazing very close to the road. Suddenly, without warning, he turned and stormed towards us. My son, who was driving at the time, sped off while I was hanging out the window trying to get as many shots as I could of this 'moment of panic'! We saw him later [in a better mood] and he was actually dragging his right back leg. It looked like an old injury that never healed properly. So he was instantly forgiven for being a bit grumpy!! Thank you for visiting my gallery and for any comments you wish to leave! Hugs, Carin xx

Comments (74)

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Chaosphoto

8:36PM | Mon, 16 June 2008

And here I was thinking taking photo's while being chased up a tree by a Cassowary was dumb. I think you beat me Carin :-þ

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tofi

9:29PM | Mon, 16 June 2008

A tremendous photograph Carin! Your son did the right thing by speeding off... I'm not sure what I'd do in such a moment of realization .... something so large and potentially dangerous come storming at me! I'd probably freeze for a few... A terrific capture though, I love the frontal view..... I love how you've captured those tusks... makes him look all the more fierce!

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RobyHermida

9:30PM | Mon, 16 June 2008

Excellent capture

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Richardphotos

9:56PM | Mon, 16 June 2008

now that is cutting it close.good your vehicle did not stall.outstanding action capture

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beachzz

12:19AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Wow, truly wonderful foto--sure would get my heart rate up!!

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shutterbugs

1:21AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Now that would definitely be one of the many advantages to living in South Africa!!! Excellent photo!!

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JeffG7BRJ

2:30AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

I think I may have had to pop another Blood pressure pill at this point Carin, Lol. Good job your quick witted Son was with you, he had the sense to get out of there quick. You on the other hand would have wanted that last shot, before slipping the car/landrover into gear.#;0) then it might just have been your last shot. Thankfully not the case. Excellent capture under extreme difficulty. Bravo!!!!!

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phill456

3:12AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

A great capture. I can understand your panic, as I recently looked at some Pics where got a little cross with a van and did considerable damage. They are glorious animals all the same.

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ShadowsNTime

4:00AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Terrific action shot Carin! One scary story too, I am so glad that you got away! You can sure see the movement in those ears, amazing capture!

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Santa29Klaus

4:20AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Wow, only a real photographer would do what you did! Hanging out of the window for a perfect shot, no matter how dangerous!!

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KarmaSong

5:38AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

I can understand your fear! This is a stunning and impressive capture, shot at your own risk, but you are here, alive and kicking :-)

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Doriutz

6:23AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Beautiful shot :)

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flora-crassella

6:45AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

..was für ein wundervolles Naturfoto von diesem imposanten Elefanten!

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tetsu-pino

6:48AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Great capture and fantastic composition!!

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furuta

7:30AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Powerful image. great shot!!!

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kenmo

7:36AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Wow...nice shot....

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kahun.hida

8:05AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

こんなに近接して、怖くないんですか？

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CavalierLady

8:10AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Incredible dialog and the slight blurring of his charge perfectly illustrates what a close call you had! Right out of a National Geographic documentary! Glad you got away safely...whew!! Great shot!

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