Toddling Along with Mama

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Etosha Park, Namibia
We were able to follow this sweet baby for awhile,
after he and mom left a morning waterhole

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all comments and suggestions welcome, as always

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Sony A1
200-600 @ 600mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop 25.12 (Windows)
Date Taken: 2022-05-09 09:23:33
Exposure Time: 1/1600 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 2500
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV (Zebras)

Processed with DxO Pure Raw + PS 2025


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An interesting composition, Iā€™m not sure if you shot like this or later composed like this ?
You may crop out the ear of bigger elephant for better composition.

Hi Jagdeep, this is right out of the camera, almost full frame. cropped so the leg of the following elephant not visible. Thanks for the suggestion - will implement.

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Hi Sandy. Love the placement of the legs and the remarkable toe nails on the calf. Can feel the energy as it strives to keep up to mom