In the early morning light, on safari in the Linyanti area of Botswana, we disturbed an older bull at his breakfast. He’s moving toward us, not pleased but not totally threatening; we’re moving away. Even with everything in motion, there’s this shot.
If you didn’t read the title, you probably wouldn’t know just which part of an elephant’s body this is.
There’s nothing like an elephant’s kiss. 2002, Botswana, Morula gives me a buss on the ear, with an assist from Doug.
Ah, that lovely early morning light in Botswana.
Now who couldn’t love a face like Morula”s?
Taking a rest. Toenail reflecting the sun.
Old camera, old photograph. An evening drink. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
In the early morning light. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Thembi twiddling a stick, about to grab it with the tip of her trunk.
Relaxed trunk, bristly hair. See how the wrinkles fold into themselves – sorta like a slinky?
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