# Hurry, I'm Thirsty **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** editors-pick, wildlife\ **Created:** [March 5, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733 "2025-03-05T18:34:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/1 "2025-03-05T18:34:40Z")
Re-do with slight crop from bottom ![_82A8502-1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/9/f9bde1b321fd591acbc44c133a785d95abef446a.jpeg) ![_82A8502Hurry, We're Thirsty.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/2/a2864efccb2ca37d0500c2803474542106ea14b5.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description This small group of elephants arrived very quietly and quickly as they usually do. I liked the raised dust and the animation of the younger elephant in the middle. I cropped a bit from the bottom as there were raised areas of mud in the water. ### Specific Feedback Does the photo convey action/movement? ### Technical Details Canon R5 and 24-105 lens at 70mm. 1/640, f/6.3 and Auto ISO at 400. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/3 "2025-03-05T21:55:29Z")
Sandy: thanks for your comment. The reason for the lack of a complete reflection is as follows: water for this man made water hole is pumped from quite a distance. The elephants being the lovers of fresh water that they are had dug up and ruptured the water line. With no replenishment for a few days, the water level dropped exposing many patches of mud. These patches of mud besides being unsightly, eliminated the possibility of reflections. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/5 "2025-03-07T14:28:40Z")
In some ways it’s a bummer that a full clean reflection wasn’t possible. On the other hand, the balance here with that brilliantly textured and colored sky works quite well. Love the cheeky one in the middle too. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_H](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ryan_h/32/60971_2.png) [@Ryan\_H](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ryan_H)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/6 "2025-03-08T12:51:58Z")
The image has a truly dynamic feel to it Richard. We can clearly see the movement of the elephants towards the water. The youngster in the middle really makes the shot and tells the story. Shame about the reflection but you have to work with what you have. Were you in some sort of a sunken hide? because you seem to be close and low. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/7 "2025-03-08T14:02:46Z")
Ryan: thanks for your comment. Yes, I was in a sunken hide. The floor of the hide was 5 feet lower. than ground level. ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2025, 6:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/8 "2025-03-10T06:46:35Z")
It’s a stunner with so many things going with the frame, I really like the cloudy sky, rising dust, the momentum of herd and of course the active calf in the middle. I may slightly crop off the reflection, so that front elephants are not cut in the middle. Cheers ! ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/9 "2025-03-11T01:11:36Z")
J Rajput: I liked your crop suggestion and have posted a re-do. ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/10 "2025-03-13T06:47:35Z")
I really feel that repost is much better. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/11 "2025-03-13T16:42:50Z")
J Rajput: thanks for the suggestion and for the E P as well. ---
**Author:** ![Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ingrid_vekemans/32/2252_2.png) [@Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ingrid_Vekemans)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/12 "2025-03-20T10:10:02Z")
Oh yes, the repost is great! Apart from the nice colours, I love the way this image tells a story. It reminds me of the many wonderful times that I’ve seen elephants approaching water. The closer it is, the more excited they become and the faster they run. All this combined with some enthusiastic trumpeting, makes for unforgettable experiences. It’s the story telling of an image which for me makes the difference between a good photo and an exquisite one. Therefore: EP well deserved! 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Rikki\_Neukom](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/rikki_neukom/32/76608_2.png) [@Rikki\_Neukom](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Rikki_Neukom)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/13 "2025-03-20T23:28:49Z")
Richard…this is a beautiful capture. Wow, what an exciting moment to be there. I wasn’t even paying attention to the reflection as I was mesmorized by the elephants, the clarity and the different movements. Yes, with a full reflection that would have been the cherry on the top but I am just loving the elephants. Well done! ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hurry-im-thirsty/45733/14 "2025-03-21T07:34:29Z")
Ingrid and Rikki: many thanks for your comments. They are appreciated. Richard