Kenya's Most Famous Elephant

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We now have a large print hanging. I am considering getting it printed on canvas.

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Image Description

This is Craig, Amboseli National Park’s largest and most photographed tusker. I had my first Sony mirrorless, the a7, converted to infrared before we headed to Kenya with the hope of getting this image. I was thrilled to be able to sit on the ground just outside the park boundary and have this huge elephant stand before me while I photographed him in wide-angle.

Technical Details

Sony a7 converted to infrared, Sony 24-70 f/4 lens @25 mm, 1/1250th, f/8, ISO 400.

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Wonderful scene here, Charles. I’m sure it is very impressive as a large print and the canvas idea might even be a better version. Regardless, it is an excellent image as seen here… :sunglasses:

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Charles, he’s a beauty! Wow. And you actually sat on the ground in front of him?? I’m impressed. The IR works well — I like the way you processed it with the sepia background stronger than the elephant, which stands out very nicely.

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Incredibly striking, sharp and beautiful image! It looks like the elephant is posing for the image. It seems like it may not be real, also the background seems like a backdrop.

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Thanks! It is all very real. It was one of those experiences you never forget.

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