The African elephant by the waterhole is a black and white photograph and part of our fine art nature photography. Towards the water walks a massive elephant bull. His giant feet, when touching down, let dust rise from the ground. You see the watering hole in front of the elephant, which is out of focus. The out-of-focus waterhole and background lets the elephant stand out beautifully in this photograph. An overall balanced composition.
Elephant Black And White Fine Art Photograph
A common misconception is that elephants drink through their trunks. However, they only use their trunks to suck up water and then pour that water into their mouths. It is almost like an extra hand to help them. If elephants drank through their trunks, it would be like us humans sucking water up through our noses! The elephants’ trunk is part of their upper lip and nose and can be used to touch, grasp, and smell.
Often in areas of drought, animals struggle to find water to survive. Therefore, animals will congregate at watering holes, as you see in the photograph of ‘African Elephant By Waterhole.’
African elephants, Loxodonta africana, are listed in the category vulnerable of the IUCN list.
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Stefan –
Super elephant photo, Anette.
Anette Mossbacher –
Thank you.:D
Hanneke –
Brilliant shot Anette!
Anette Mossbacher –
Thanks so much, Hanneke.
Ciao Anette