
F8, 1/125, ISO200, 135mm
Before leaving for the USA, Anlie and I took a drive through a very wet and rainy Eco Park. We came across this heard of Eland. The kids looked very inquisitive as we approached. But in seconds the mother stood up from where she was laying under the tree and moved herself in between the little ones and us. This picture was taken just before she got there
From my experience Eland are some of the most placid animals in the wild. My father used to say they would shed a tear when they got hurt. Now I do not know about that. I do know that they are very protective of their little ones and use their sheer size to shield them off.
Lovely shot...in spite of the rain. If only all Mums looked out for their kids as well as this Eland mum :))
Cheers
Sue
A fine shot despite the rain, also very good information Deryck.
best wishes from Lawson.
Beautiful mood!!!
This shot prooves that it is also perfectly possible to take good pictures during a rainy day.
Lovely shot, good work !
Mark
:-)
good evening Deryck .. and a beautiful story !! i love it !
even without the sunshine you are able to give us a great photo . than kyou Deryck
Lovely shot, I like the misty background.
Regards, Sasha
Very nice presentation, I like it so much!
Greetings,
Vitoria
Yes it is a lovely, well composed shot.
HUgs,
Katalin
Great shot,Deryck! I like it very much! Salut Ushie
Oh...sei tornato nella tua bella terra, che canti con grande poesia e ricchezza di immagini naturali. Noi godiamo di questo...è un vero piacere!
Bellissima e serena scena di vita animale in una splendida ambientazione.
Un carissimo saluto Deryck!
Adriana
Very good work!
Everything is great here!
+++++
bw, redfox
Wonderful work.
She will comfort her children and be their shield against any human being. A very good capture of the situation.
Great!
bw, Ursula
They feels bore at a rainy day?
A good shot of the situation, I must smile. Lg Monika
A wonderful looking to the animals-family.
Greetings, Manno
Very beautiful shot!
Greetings Angelika
So beautiful shot!
don't worry , here i am !
so sweet
did you ever see them sheding a tear ?
michele
What a title! :-)) Beautiful scene - a very good shot!
All the best, Carola
Wonderful to see how the mother cares for her little ones. Love the expression of the young ones.
andrea
Despite the rain, it is a wonderful photo has become.
Beautiful, as it protects small and will be protected!
Greetings
Astrid
Hello Deryck!
Even your title makes me smile .....
a wonderful photographic work, as I love them.
The days can be bleak and gray, your pictures shed light on beautiful way
all the best for you
Gisa:-)
Lovely photo, and great title! :-))
Eine sehr tolle Aufnahme. Die Mutter kommt schon geeilt.
LG Jutta
We are not used it in Southafrica it rains also - it is a very nice scenery with these elands.
best wishes Astrid
Beautiful shot,its great to see the parent,protecting the young ones !!!!
Bw, Mike
.....nice pic, they really look at you....!
Greetings, Brigitte