this picture was supposed to be on yesterdays post but, well, y'know - just didnt work out. Anyhow, yesterday, I was looking at this elephant wondering if those were smile lines? shortly after the picture was taken she turned and chased us down the track so i guess not?
She definitely looks like smiling! And who knows, perhaps this chasing was her idea of a fun day? Lovely close-up photo. I so wish I could listen to what elephants talk among themselves. And my ducks! But what would I get to hear?
Elephants are my absolute favourite animals and I am hoping to fulfill my dream of seeing one in its natural habitat when I go to Kenya in a few weeks. LOVE the pic ... and the snippet of your little adventure.
She's a beauty, great shot Val. I believe she was smiling even as she charged (mock?) at you. Oh i know I would be smiling right along with her! exciting.
Good morning Val. I am introducing myself and visiting your blog as I am a fellow contributor to the fun new collective Beautiful World. Reading your blog today I can see that your photos are going to be great. What a wonderful life you appear to lead.
I have just found you thanks to Wonderful World. I have seen much of Africa from Algiers to the Cape, but never made it to Chobe sadly. I would still like to go there but costs...... The closest I got, is Wankie to the East and Francistown and Gabs to the South. Love this picture, I will be back. Diane
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She definitely looks like smiling! And who knows, perhaps this chasing was her idea of a fun day? Lovely close-up photo. I so wish I could listen to what elephants talk among themselves. And my ducks! But what would I get to hear?
What ever they're from, she's beautiful, if a little grumpy!
Elephants are my absolute favourite animals and I am hoping to fulfill my dream of seeing one in its natural habitat when I go to Kenya in a few weeks. LOVE the pic ... and the snippet of your little adventure.
Perhaps she smiles when she finds someone with whom she can play tag!
Elephants are the most amazing creatures. I adore them.
She is just adorable :)
Perhasp she was smiling until she saw you were near. Such a great shot. How did you ever get that close?
Ellie is adorable...she looks like she might be hard to outrun though. An elephant breathing down my neck might make me a bit nervous.....
She's a beauty, great shot Val. I believe she was smiling even as she charged (mock?) at you. Oh i know I would be smiling right along with her! exciting.
Laughter lines not wrinkles - makes me feel much better
xxx
I smile with the elephant! A beautiful pic.
Beautiful detailed picture. Thanks for sharing it with us.
smile lines defintately!
no botox for this beauty.
xx
Angela - i think you are right - elephant humour indeed! x
Rob - beautiful i agree - even though...
Lyn - have a fabulous Kenya safari!
Bonnie - yes i think so - on both :-)
Pink Dogwood - indeed!
Choices - a big lens helped :-)
Susan - yup eles can do scary for sure
Lori - i think she was smiling in anticipation :-) x
Janet - Laughter lines of course!! x
Sciarada - hello and thanks!
Charl - thanks for visiting
Fire Byrd - omg elephants with botox - now there is a thought :) :)
thanks dear bloggy pals for the visits and comments
xxxV
I agree - it's a lot easier to smile when there's someone with whom to play.
sure , she is smiling...some good sport just arived on the scene....nothing like a good chase to cheer up an elephant!
Lovely elephant face! Great story earlier about the monkeys and the leopard painting :). Great to see you the other day - have a fabulous weekend x
Oh definitely smile lines, the chasing is part of her idea of fun! ;-)
OMG. She might have been smiling as she chased you down the road, but I bet you weren't!! Or were you?
it was hard to see if she was still smiling when she gave chase as she ahd her head down - but i think you are right! elephant fun is huge :-)
great close up shot... looks like fun
~laura
Good morning Val. I am introducing myself and visiting your blog as I am a fellow contributor to the fun new collective Beautiful World.
Reading your blog today I can see that your photos are going to be great. What a wonderful life you appear to lead.
I have just found you thanks to Wonderful World. I have seen much of Africa from Algiers to the Cape, but never made it to Chobe sadly. I would still like to go there but costs...... The closest I got, is Wankie to the East and Francistown and Gabs to the South.
Love this picture, I will be back. Diane
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