Rare MicroPygmy Elephants [Contest Finalists February 2010]
Uploaded: February 27, 2010 08:46:14
We were lucky enough to capture this little-known and rarely seen species on the Serengeti in Tanzania. Our driver said he had seen them only twice before in his 30 years of safari experience. They live secretively among the scattered rock outcroppings (kopjes), feeding on small plants and roots. They are hunted by hyenas and occasionally by leopards.
First in my Elephantastic series.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 0.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70
Carolyn M. Fletcher February 27, 2010
Awwwww, I want some! How cute. You are really getting good at this stuff!! #1243349Joy Rector February 27, 2010
love this shot #8420563Michelle Alton February 27, 2010
Your editing is brilliant, Wally. Love the description! #8420779Nikki McDonald February 27, 2010
I can't wait to see what else you can come up with in this series, Wally. This is very nice. #8420804Mitch Spence February 28, 2010
I think at that size they could also be successfully hunted by toy poodles. Did you bring one home? :) #8422065Karen Engelbreth March 26, 2010
Congratulations... #8482673Karen Engelbreth March 26, 2010
Congratulations... #8482762Mary E. Lake March 26, 2010
Congrats on your finalist!! :) #8482884Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 26, 2010
Congratulations Wally. #8482997Clyde Smith March 26, 2010
Congratulations Wally! #8483231Anita Tykwinski March 26, 2010
Congrats on capturing this rare speciesNikki McDonald March 26, 2010
I love the double entendre in Anita's comment -- intended or not :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Wally. #8484165Michelle Alton March 26, 2010
Spectacular DD work to make this wonderful finalist, Wally.Bunny Snow March 26, 2010
Your editing is so very creative and amazing, Wally.Congratulations on your finalist!!!! #8485956
Tarun Bose March 27, 2010
Congrats for your finalist and lovely DDR work, Wally. #8486311Patrick Rouzes March 27, 2010
Amazing work & CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist,Wally! WTG! #8487159JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Wally, you are fantastic with the digital work! Should get gold for sure on this one!jo ann c. #8488024
Elida Gutierrez March 27, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WONDERFUL FINALIST!!!Jean E. Hildebrant March 27, 2010
Wow are rare find, lol! Very cool editing! Congrat's Wally ;) #8488843Linda D. Lester March 28, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Wally! #8489760Marsha S. Smith March 28, 2010
All of these are so cool! This was my favorite - Congratulations!!!! #8489958Mitch Spence March 28, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Wally, and on this great addition to your always beautifully done and engaging series. #8489960Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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