January 22, 2016

African Elephant

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January 22, 2016
African Elephant

Species: African Elephant | Location: Okavango Delta Region, Botswana

By Mark Schwartz

While on a game drive in Botswana, our fabulous Nat Hab guide Dave Luck noticed some ripples in the water approaching sunset. He quickly pulled over and alerted us that even though we could see nothing at the moment, those ripples told him that an "ellie" was coming out of the reeds and to be alert. Within 2-3 minutes this beautiful elephant crossed right in front of us no more than 30 yards away, stopped to take a peek at us, (posed for me) and then continued on her way. We were breathless with excitement, and it was quite a memorable moment.

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About The Photographer

Nature photo enthusiast. Wildlife and landscape photography are my passion. I particularly love traveling and combining my photography hobby with traveling to new places. Was in Africa with Natural Habitat in the summer of '15....what a place! And I highly recommend their Secluded Botswana Photo Safari.

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