# Majestic Tusker

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** wildlife\
**Created:** [December 7, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980 "2025-12-07T05:48:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![sandipan](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/sandipan/32/70286_2.png) [@sandipan](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/sandipan)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980/1 "2025-12-07T05:48:13Z")

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![Amboseli-Nov2025-1024-e-L(1920).jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/e/3e5674eb8187130d5836dd2af70e852c7221911d.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

A majestic tusker stands tall, gazing straight ahead across the marshlands of Amboseli, while clumps of clouds fill the sky in a dramatic backdrop.

### Technical Details

Canon R5, Canon 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS Lens.  
1/500 sec, f/9, ISO-320

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**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:** [December 7, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980/2 "2025-12-07T12:41:36Z")

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It’s a fascinating shot Sandipan, I like it a lot.  
The elephant may be standing tall, but with its legs hidden in the grass we have a wonderful headshot.  
The straight on framing and slightly extending ears emphasise the huge size and power of the animal.  
The B/W works well giving a dramatic sky.  
Some might suggest removing the long blade of grass on the left, but i’m not sure if you need to.

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**Author:** ![framingtheuntamed](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/framingtheuntamed/32/80226_2.png) [@framingtheuntamed](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/framingtheuntamed)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980/3 "2025-12-08T12:03:53Z")

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Nice composition of a mature bull elephant. Wouldn’t change a thing.

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**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:** [December 9, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980/4 "2025-12-09T06:13:59Z")

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A beautifully framed portrait, I may prefer to go for darker mid-tones and the elephant appears to be over-sharpened a touch.

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**Author:** ![sandipan](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/sandipan/32/70286_2.png) [@sandipan](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/sandipan)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/majestic-tusker/48980/5 "2025-12-09T15:56:09Z")

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@Ryan_H @framingtheuntamed @JRajput Many thanks for the feedback.