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We went to Mossel Bay yesterday and on the way saw two Elephants standing near the road. This one was eating a stick of sorts.
V2 - Same Elephant different view.
Thanx so much for all the interesting comments and votes on my Tamarillo upload yesterday. They taste like a tomato just more tart and the pips are a bit hard for my taste Great in stews and chutney or even jam - although my wife loves them raw.
A special thanx to Philip for his prized UA - I am honoured.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon Powershot SX20 IS
Lens:	5.0 - 100.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 111.7 - 2234.0 mm)
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	4 Jan 2013 - 11:52 AM
Focal Length:	100mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/5.7
Aperture:	f/5.7
Shutter Speed:	1/250sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	200
Metering Mode:	Evaluative
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Auto

Title:	Elephant
Username:	Hermanus
Uploaded:	5 Jan 2013 - 3:24 AM
Tags:	Elephant feeding, Wildlife / nature
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JimV (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 4:40 AM

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Wow Herman, I'm having a hard job getting my head round the idea of driving along and seeing an elephant standing right beside the road, can I assume they don't pose any danger? We think we have a problem with moose, but that pales a bit with this. Thanks for showing these two fine shots.
Rgds., Jim

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Hermanus (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 4:58 AM

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There was a fence between us Jim

CarolG (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 6:44 AM

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Two wonderful images, Herman, such magnificent beasts, very well captured. Carol

RuthyJ

5 Jan 2013 - 7:08 AM

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What a magnificent animal Herman. I adore elephants they are so beautiful.

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 7:21 AM

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Amazing to come across these on a drive, Herman, - we've got lots of sheep on the moors Tongue Tongue Grin .

Dave

Tibetan

5 Jan 2013 - 7:40 AM

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Glad to see they are in the wild, one thing I do not like is caged animals, well done Herman, good for you, regards Leon. Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

Growmore (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 7:51 AM

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Great captures and spectacular animals to see at the side of the road Herman, it's a lot more exciting than my roads we only see drunks and rabbits.

Gary

aniamoore (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 7:55 AM

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Having a fag, Herman? Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue
Ania Wink

Jocelia (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:10 AM

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She is a beauty Herman and what a catch to find her.
I love elephants and it is nice to see them natural and not enclosed in the zoo.
Nice one…….I see I have some catching up to do. Now the grandson is back home
I should have more time. Apologies for the clicks instead……..

JOcelia…….

saeidNL (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:24 AM

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Two Excellent and great capture,Herman,very well done,
saeid

rayme330 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:27 AM

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Wonderful beast and well captured, Herman.

Ray

annettep38 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:37 AM

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No 2 seems more pleasing to me Ashe is feeding and there is a bit more space to the left.
To great shot of his majesty, I wasn't aware you were so close to elephants!

annettep38 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:39 AM

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Ok , I really like v2 very much. It is the bit of grass an the well chosen background that make the elephant stand out with all the detail.

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:43 AM

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An awesome pic of a big animal taken in a small sensor.

bobsblues (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:45 AM

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Morning Herman you say it was behind a fence dont think that would stop it if it wanted to come out, two fine shots of a mighty animal.
Rob

fentiger

5 Jan 2013 - 8:52 AM

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A fine portrait of an elephant.

All the very best for 2013 Herman.

Albert

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:55 AM

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Excellent captures Herman,
Fred.

DicksPics (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 9:59 AM

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An excellent capture, Herman - glad to read that there was a fence between you and the elephant!!!

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lonely_oryx (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 9:59 AM

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Super capture

xwang (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 10:02 AM

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How luck you are.. I always love elephants...

Mototaur

5 Jan 2013 - 10:13 AM

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Lovely captures Herman

chrissie3

5 Jan 2013 - 10:15 AM

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Super picture though she has sad eyes - or is that my imagination!

luckybry (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 10:26 AM

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grt images

cats_123 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 10:59 AM

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what a beauty...Mossel Bay is a lovely place...fond memories

leontari (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 11:18 AM

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Two superb images very well captured Herman. Should be very exciting to be surrounded by different amazing species of nature
Effrossini

netta1234 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 11:26 AM

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A great set,how nice to drive along and see an Elephant,Waw,I've only seen one in a zoo and they should be out like this one.
Netta

Joline (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 12:58 PM

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I had the same reaction as Jim V.!
I can't imagine seeing an elephant by the road.....I would think that might pose a bit of a problem if they decided to cross in a hurry. I am amazed. How lucky you are to see such things.

taggart (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 1:11 PM

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I like these elephants and like seeing them in their environment--- Great images --so glad you stopped!

digital_boi

5 Jan 2013 - 1:28 PM

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yes have to agree good to see them in thir own environment v2 for me

Graham

BIGRY1 (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 5:14 PM

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2 crackers and great timing! Grin
Ryan

achieverswales (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 5:55 PM

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Never seen an elephant on the road, have seen loads of Zebra Crossings though, excellent two captures of this magnificent animal Herman.

Regards

Trev.

NDODS (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 6:42 PM

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I hope this fella took the trunk road for his sitting.

Regards Nathan Grin Grin Grin

JuBarney (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:05 PM

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Two fine shots; how super to be so close to them.
Ju

pamelajean (Critique Team)

5 Jan 2013 - 8:45 PM

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Could they be Selati and Kidibone from Albertinias Garden Route Game Lodge? See here.
Or maybe they are Sam and Tsotsi at the Garden Route? See here.
Or perhaps they're simply in part of the Game Reserve.

Maiwand (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 9:13 PM

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A lovey shot of this giant of a creature Herman. I know they can get very roused but they always seems to me that left along they are quite amiable.
Ron

pdcche (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2013 - 10:18 PM

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Two nice shots Herman, i wouldn't like to argue with one of them, Peter..

Jellyfire (e2 Member)

6 Jan 2013 - 7:25 AM

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Nice capture of such a magnificent animalp

CDSINUK

6 Jan 2013 - 9:41 PM

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She's beautiful Herman, great image happy new year

Humblebee (e2 Member)

6 Jan 2013 - 9:58 PM

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Two lovely captures Herman, and lucky you, even with a fence between you - its bunnies, foxes, badgers and occasionally sheep we see, not quite in the same league, eh Wink ... Carol Grin

Chinga (e2 Member)

7 Jan 2013 - 5:10 AM

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That is one welcome sight!
In London you might see a fox or a few rats, sadly to see an elephant we would have to visit the zoo...
Lucky you to see that... IB

tamarisk

14 Feb 2013 - 7:04 PM

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How wonderful!!! Such a gorgeous boy (or girl of course) I am just mad about Elephants, more please Wink Wink Wink

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