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)
Laelia
Wow, tremendous capture ! Elephant is one my favorite animal. Did it charge just for joke,I doubt, Maybe it was upset by human espionage, LOL !! Thank you for sharing this shot, Piet q:)Magali
VelvetMoxie
and....you took the time to FOCUS????? You're a WILD man, Piet! Awesome shot!
FrenchKiss
OMG!! I'm glad you got away!!! What a shot!
kenmo
What a spectacular shot....
moochagoo
Very impressive !
blinkings
Hmmm my heart rate is going up all ready!!! Awesome.
npauling
Crikey dick I'd keep well away from this chap, but isn't he magnificent. A fabulous capture.
artaddict2
Woooow Piet a very dramatic and exciting capture my friend! glad you stayed safe!
DreamersWish
Wow that is an amazing shot! I would definately be running as fast as my short chubby legs could take me. Truthfully he probably would have sat on me. I watched a show several weeks ago on Animal Planet about how the young male elephants started "rutting(?)" too soon these days and what they had to do about fixing that. Very interesting show. Fantastic shot my friend and glad you are safe!
mps
I too am glad you survived the charge. It does make a great photo.
amirapsp
Beautiful composition!
schonee
I love this one! the whole scene is amazing!
KenyaRose
I know how it feels & thinks! lol
Boofy
LOL this would have been a blur if my shakin' hands had taken it! Great shot and composure...of yourself, and the DOF is magnificent.
redchilicat
Scary but VERY cool! I really want my shot at photographing these guys in the wild.