Comment from avmurray
Good timing Fred. I suppose it is pretty unusual that they all lift their trunks at the same time, and I even think it looks like they are smiling. I especially like the fine reflections you have captured in the shiny water, and how lovely the light is falling on the elephants.

The photo is Sharp showing Clear and well defined details in all the elephants, and the exposure is Perfect.

I like the format you have cropped the photo into and also the placement of the elephants within the frame. It is indeed a funny photo and also well taken With a very good DOF. I wish you Luck With the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019

thanks a lot Annie; very unusual of course, never seen before;

reply by avmurray on 14-Oct-2019

You are more than welcome.

Comment from suffolkbrian
Must say you caught a good moment in this photo,does look like the main elephant is reviewing the rest of them in this,what you call a well observed and taken photo...Brian

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019

many thanks Brian;
it didn't get a single vote in the "funny animals" contest:
crazy!

reply by suffolkbrian on 14-Oct-2019

your welcome,you can never tell on here how things will go

Comment from Lilly Rehm1
I love this picture that you captured! It really does make me smile when I look at it! This picture is in great focus, and the color tones and details are also really good. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

many thanks lilly;
unfortunately luck doesn't work: only voting

Comment from Len Shood
So that's how elephants salute. A good shot and captured at the perfect moment.
Nice natural colours and spot on sharp.
A good entry for funny animals, well seen and taken.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

merci beaucoup

Comment from Brendaartwork18
I like this for its humour aspect as well as being a good shot. Well balanced nice reflections and good focus.

Perhaps this guy needs a bath and elephants might hate bad smells....

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

many thanks Brenda

Comment from Zilyram
Hail and welcome the conquering hero seems to be the message here in this great image. Timing perfect to capture the salute. Like the reflection also.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

many thanks Mary

Comment from cakemp55
Very apt contest entry. Well timed in your capture of these elephants raising their trunks. Nicely composed with their reflections in the river.
A clear, focused image and a pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019

thanks a lot christine

Comment from Brady Nielson
Hey Supergold! What an awesome photograph you have here. I agree with you as it looks as if they are saluting their general haha. It also looks like they have been playing in the water. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019

many thanks brady

Comment from Darth Chelios
I'm a huge fan of elephants! Wonderful shot! I like that they're near water, their reflection in the water is a great element to this photo <3

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2019

thanks a lot for your nice comments and top rating, highly appreciated;
I have more than 100 pics with elephants taken 3 weeks ago in Botswana: will post more.

Comment from Lorafina
Well that is indeed quite curious and very cool looking too! Maybethe smaller one in front is the teacher and they all know the answer! I also think it's kind of funny that you can tell they were all in the water up to a certain point because you can see the wet area on their legs. At least I think that's what it is!

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

thanks so much again