I have many dreams, mostly ones one can hardly convey in spoken language. I want nature and peace around me, yet I do not want to relinquish digital photography. I have a Nikon D200 with a very basic lens. I had a Canon 30D too, but what a disappointment. BIO I am 55, an IT consultant and tried my hand at diamond digging, computer programming, being a network & computer technician, web designer, amateur photographer, etc. I am a man of the bush and appreciate simple things. I do photography assignments from time to time. I am privileged to live where I do, (map), a rural area in South Africa where I can hear the lions roar just 12 miles (20km) from where I live. I love this site and the artists uploading their work and I don't think any other site offers this varied depth in artistic skills. Piet
Comments (105)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent capture, well done..
MrsRatbag
I'd have soiled my armor too -- he's a magnificent HUGE creature! Great capture!
tizjezzme
Clean pants LOL You're a riot Piet! What a great shot, but was this beast charging YOU? :| Well you must have survived; you uploaded the picture. Awesome shot! :)
moonbunnie
Awesome capture , hehe sorry about your pants but it sure was worth it ;)
cfulton
A great capture! Not a situation I am sure that I would enjoy! Cheers, Clive
jeroni
Absolutely stunning image
shahlaa
LOL...I think I'd have done more than change my pants....but oh he is such a beauty...an excellent capture and a fav with me! Great shot!
KarmaSong
Fabulous and dramatic scene you've captured here. I imagine the massive silhouette of this elephant facing you...Excellent capture in every respect!
flora-crassella
....der schaut ja mächtig gefährlich aus! Aber Du scheinst im entkommen zu sein, sonst könnten wir das hervorragende Foto nicht sehen! Wundervolle Naturaufnahme!!! ….that looks powerfully dangerously out! But you seem in escape to be, otherwise we could not see the outstanding photo! Wonderful nature admission!!!
GiMi53
Impressive capture ! Good to hear that you were safe finally !
fredster66
Excellent!
Chaosphoto
crikey, run for the hills
zoren
awesome power in this animal, great shot!!
lorandbartho
Simply great! 5+
West_coaster07
What a great picture!!! Love the movement you captured. And yes TGIF and our Zim traveller is back safe and sound!!!
odie
Oh Yikes! I knew it was something large! Excellent shot (and postwork?) !! and by the way - Merlot goes MUCH better in this situation than black coffee...
timtripp
marvelous!
1010
OMG Piet, I hope you weren't in immediate danger! This really captures the beast!!!!
Janiss
Oh I'm afraid... stunning capture!
Enlightened
I do not think that I would like to be stood in the way of a stampeding elephant, glad you managed to do the honours for us lol... excellent capture!!!
SapUS59
Wow, a superb capture and a bit scary.
Hendesse
Impressive shot, I take my hat off to you. Excellent!
kelvinhughes
most excellent my friend would not be waiting around to find out how fast he can run though most elephants its all bravado but wouldnt like to test the theory
Garlor
I bet you would have liked a really strong zoom lens for this ! Great action shot...err I mean image.
Flint_Hawk
Amazing capture!
virginiese
Well, he is very angry... Brr ! A very nice shot well composed !
emmecielle
Great shot!!! :)
barbdennist
You really captured the action of this guy. I think I would have been frozen to the spot, unable to run, and been trampled to death. I'm glad you just needed a change of pants and some coffee to recover. You made me laugh.
carlx
Outstanding capture!!!
Petra-S
gefährlich aber sehr schön!