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Elephants
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Marlon du Toit: " There’s something about a big elephant bull that can’t be captured in words. It can’t be conveyed in conversation alone. It needs more than that.
By using a wider lenses & getting a little closer to the subject you’re able to emphasize the message you’re trying to convey. You’re using your gear as story-telling tools. That’s exactly what you should be thinking about every time you head out into the field. If we’re not bringing our animal subjects to life through our imagery, then how are we able to capture the audience. I love this photo because it makes that elephant seem large, big, heavy-headed & imposing. Those elements are very difficult to capture through a powerful telephoto lens. Mix things up a little & try different tools. Think about the scene infront of you, think about how to best portray the animal & the key characteristics."  
WildAid: " COVID-19 could end the use of ivory Hanko stamps in Japan. In an effort to encourage residents to shelter in place, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is allowing businesses to file administrative forms without the use of Hankos - a stamp commonly made of ivory and used to certify documents. We hope the new guidelines to protect public health, coupled with the digitization of services, will make Hankos obsolete and no longer a source of demand for ivory. (Photo by @markjdrury) "
If it's true, very very good news !
Mark Drury: " Sadie and calf
Named by @amboseli_trust and please support if you can during these times. Unfortunately without tourism dollars the animals have been left unprotected. Poaching is on the increase substantially throughout the continent of Africa. "
Marlon du Toit: " To fully capture the scene & story stripped of colour, you need to SEE it in the field. You need to look at the bigger picture or the smaller details, process it in your head, & have a great idea of the potential that scene had to make a striking image.
Remember, colour is incredibly important & by taking it away you need to put in place something truly special. Monochrome photography is a delicate one & one that takes a special eye. But this all can be learnt. On the 6th of May I’ll host a Webinar titled “Seeing in Monochrome”. Don’t miss it! This was captured in the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. "
David Yarrow: " Conservation is a deeply worrying collateral risk of Covid 19 and every day the anecdotal newsflow deteriorates. The “wokes” will tell you that animals are enjoying the cleaner air and no doubt that’s true - humans are too, when they go outside.
There is also a danger that anyone who raises concerns for wildlife right now will be targeted for lacking sensibility to those whose lives are in tatters or who have lost family members. I get it. There is a chance you create a storm either side of a vexed fence. It is possible, however, to have a breadth to one’s anxieties. Especially in 2020. This is a storm for conservation in places such as East Africa as three forces are converging. It is the perfect storm. Firstly NGO fund raising in Africa will be decimated in 2020. (50% at least). With that goes the momentum that has stemmed the tide against poaching. Secondly, lock down has caused huge redundancies in countries such as Kenya. With no cash, illegal ways will be found to feed families. There is no state funded safety net. Thirdly, tourism is 10% of the country’s GDP. Tourists spent $1.8bn in 2019 and 80% of that was in National Parks. That number is now running at zero for the foreseeable future. No cash liquidity, no rangers. It’s fair to say that the elephants of Amboseli will welcome the day they look up and see a plane in the skies. Everyone that thinks otherwise, needs to get some perspective and do a bit of research." Lapidary account...
Zhayynn James: " Animals know the value of a mother’s love too. The bond this calf shares with its mother is so strong and deep-rooted. She is a protector, teacher, guide, comforter, provider, disciplinarian, playmate, and so much more. This image is an example of teaching by example. The calf mimics every little move the mother makes and seems to be trying to show its mama that it can do it too. To all the mothers out there, Happy Mothers Day. "
Pierre Jonqueres: " Texture. "
Great photo ! We deeply feel the animal, its strenght, but also the hallmark "printed" on its body by a harsch environment.
Daniel Rosengren: " The trunk of an African elephant is very powerful and able to lift around 350 kg. It contains over 40,000 muscles (the human body has 639) oriented in different directions allowing it to move in all thinkable ways. Still it is a very sensitive organ with two "fingers" at the tip for fine dexterity. The trunk can also be used as a snorkel in deep water. The sense of smell of an elephant is about four times better than that of a bloodhound. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. "
Beverly Joubert: " Where giants roam … Spending time in the presence of tuskers is very humbling. Calm and self-assured, this bull seemed to understand that we were not a threat and allowed us to share his space. Although tuskers once ranged in large numbers across much of Africa, today they are scarce. These elephants carry unique genes that, if successfully passed on, will ensure that they continue to grace the flatlands of East Africa (and hopefully further afield). But their impressive ivory is a burden that thrusts them into the crosshairs of poachers eager to cash in on a sizeable payload. It’s heart-breaking to imagine these gentle behemoths being slaughtered – all so their teeth can be turned into trinkets. "
Lucien Beaumont: " The camp waterhole at @tanda.tula becomes a magnate for elephants during the dry season. You can literally watch one herd after another arrive to quench their thirst from the comfort of the viewing deck or swimming pool! "
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