I took this photo in Mysore zoo. Although the zoo seemed
well-maintained and the animals well cared for, I couldn't help
thinking that all the animals looked forlorn - a look peculiar to
captive animals that belong in the wild.
This elephant greeted us with a spirited trumpet.
This photo was taken in October 2007.
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rjgore added this photo to their favorites. (56 months ago)
CharlesSF (56 months ago | reply)
Great Shot
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Suchana Seth (56 months ago | reply)
I had walked up to the elephant with little thought of getting a good shot. The zoo keeper was cleaning out the enclosure. He saw me with my camera and thought that I wanted the typical tourist-in-zoo shot, so he ordered the elephant to raise his trunk and salute us. I couldn't resist taking the photo, but it made me sad to see such a majestic animal being ordered around...
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akshath (48 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot.. but yeah its a sad state at these zoos..
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jitendra.hassija (40 months ago | reply)
yes ... i agree with u taht at teh mysore zoo. u get a feeling taht teh animals r well looked after... i too felt teh same .... nevertheless........
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shomeetigers (14 months ago | reply)
Can you tell us which elephant this was? Were there others in the enclosure as well?
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