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It´s very beautiful

Excellent

This is so Good, Excellant

dolce!

magical two by two! O_O

I love it

nice shoot

how cute!

Very precise! Good job!

Awww thats so cute, good job.

massa hein

widdle taiwl!

i love this! its adorable and the colors go nicly together! =]

I want one of those little fuckers

falta mucho para llegar, má?

在這裡增加你的備註。

Fantástico degradado...

Step by step… steadily ♫♫ by bocavermelha-l.b..

After a long, hot journey to the river they hurry to embrace the cool
and lifegiving water… It’s playtime for the kid!
and for us... The countdown is on to another World Cup semi-final!
PORTUGAL X FRANCE
See you after the game:))
Photography taken at Chobe National Park – Botswana

Better view at… / Um close melhor no... Original Size

Firmemente... passo a passo♫♫
Depois de uma viagem longa e quente para o rio, eles se apressam para abraçar o frescor da água vivificante... É hora da criança brincar!
e prá nós... A contagem regressiva já está no ar, para mais uma semi-final da Copa do Mundo! Vamos lááá gente boa que o jogo promete...
PORTUGAL X FRANÇA
Vejo vcs depois do jogo:)))
Fotografado no Parque Nacional de Chobe - Botsuana

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ruurmo says:

Wonderful shot! Hugs!!! fav.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale Allyn says:

Beautiful image, Lia. Love the colors as well.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

~Suemil~ says:

Instant fave! Fantastic capture! Awesome against the blue water!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

davidharding says:

great shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparkyfaisca says:

Quem me dera estar ai a tirar umas fotos
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

aagg says:

!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sussex.D [deleted] says:

Superb shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

R.O. says:

incredible beauty...
very tender mood and again very well captured.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cariocando says:

Oi amiga !
q pena que eu não estava em casa....
mil beijos
R.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Reef Reflections says:

Beautiful shot, love the contrast between the backs and the water!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiedog says:

Just awesome...!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wHiTe CuPbOaRd says:

your life must be awsome,just being near all these wonderful animals.....how fantastic.... :0)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

trisheroverton says:

Life is good!! Sweet, Boca!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernanda Fronza says:

que lindos
ihihihi
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

great shot, and great victory for FRANCE !
1-2-3 Nature
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

.TatianaSapateiro. says:

Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quando vamos pra África pra vc dar um workshop?
rsrsrsrs
Beijão
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Wonderful - the size, the background, the lighting, all excellent. (123 Nature) (?)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

aaww
♫play buddy play!♫
cute n heavy catch hun

tense game ey?
but an unsatisfactory ending, portu d-served more!
[]kusje
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

BoazImages says:

Wonderful shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Fox says:

Great shot. Such a determined pose.

1-2-3 Nature
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria_ says:

Amo elefantes. Linda foto!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

hamapenguin says:

adorable! nice capture!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ten Directions says:

wonderful photo!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Faria says:

Muito lindinho o pequeno!!!!! Gostei muito também da posição das pernas dos elefantes!! Bela luz também!!!
Beijos e uma ótima quinta!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kool_skatkat says:

great, great, great!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Graça Vargas´s flowers says:

Fofos, fofos....amo estes teus elefantes!
Oba! Voltamos para Botsuana!

re: Nem me fale do jogo de ontem...Ô juizinho ladrão!
Nem vinho do porto me acalmou...
Agora, vou torcer pros italianos!

Bjokassssssssssssssssss
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

So nice family image...
;-)))))
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bocavermelha-l.b. says:

Thank you all a million times for all your comments
with such a warm and kind words, your visit is an
extra treat for me THANKS a lot!!!
Cheeers:)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

olha que coisa mais linda mais cheia de graça.
lindo, maternal, tocante.

beijos, minha pequena mestra amiga.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

hira3 says:

Fabulous!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Pablo Christhian [deleted] says:

lindas fotos por aqui!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

haikulinde says:

Great catch!
Absolutely fantastic!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nepenthes says:

Impressionante!
Um dos meus animais favoritos.
Bj, Lia!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Wow, this is really good!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 05 July 2006. (It is/or was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

:m.y: says:

Cute!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

_desertsky says:

hello !!!!
thank you for your visit -- have been somewhat busy in the last period ... I'll be back soon !!!!!

hope everything is ok, up there ...

cheers :))))))))))
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

Excellent Lia. This was a fine choice for the Wildlife Photography group page....
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JINMO says:

Lovely march ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucilia says:

Ah...adoro estas fotos !!!

Portugal X França ??? lol jAcho que vc está meio atrasada na Copa hein ??? rsrsrs

Beijos querida tenha uma ótima semana ;)))

Saudades ...

Lu
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Edgar Thissen says:

Great sdhot and wonderfdul color of the water!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lylla Lausanne says:

A-do-ro seus elefantes, Lia!
Eles são tão vivos aqui, tão animados!
:*)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria Rego says:

Belos elefantes!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Wilson17 (newly remarried!) says:

Lovely capture of these elephants and your description is so fitting.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

O Zanimais says:

Lindos ! Pela pressa vale a pergunta: esses elefantes estavam torcendo pra quem ???
;)
Beijocas !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ana_maria_ says:

Ohhh ! Que lindos !!

Bela foto, Lia !!

beijos
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen McClung says:

I love the simplicity of this shot. Simple is powerful ! Stephen
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

DELPHINES says:

What a lovely image !
I love this !!
:D
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

noahg. says:

Great shot!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

bocavermelha-l.b. says:

Thanks all for commenting and taking this picture as your fav.
Appreciate immensely!

@Noah Bulgaria
Wow… thanks a lot for your invitation, I’m honored.
Unfortunately, I do have problems with contests… too shy!
So, I'll enjoy admiring and applauding your contest coz you have so many great photographers there. Cheers and thanx again for your kindness!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cajueiro says:

Linda foto!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Alves [deleted] says:

Lia!!!
postei as digitais.
Foram feitas para a oficina da qual participei.
Quero que veja.

BEIJO.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eSThER - estherphotography.nl says:

Just stunning!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

valentins_k says:

Amazing capture, very beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

angemon says:

que fofinhos, mãe e filho em busca de água refrescante! muito linda, amiga!
Super beijo do Rio!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Gustavo Muleey says:

nice pic
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sonia Luisa says:

Como na cancao:
"Hello Mother africa, tell me how you doing...!"
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

rocketdog2000 says:

Love it!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

visablanda says:

Beautiful couple. You have too many wonderful photos.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven2358 says:

Great shot :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tbiley says:

love this pic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

xantcit says:

:-o
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MegElizabeth_ says:

i love how they're just out for a stroll together :) the baby is darling! i just love shots of parents and babies together (and of course they're fun to see in real life too!)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

so beautiful and lovely.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

natureseeker says:

Wonderful nature photography, excellent color & image quality. You've so many exceptional wildlife shots, difficult not to favorite all of them.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

sftrajan says:

Wonderful!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernandez Photography says:

Great shot! Very natural and free.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

zoomvie says:

Gran foto; en lenguaje de fútbol sería un gol genial, en los descuentos de un día de labor...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

zack_newman says:

This is a magical image, so fascinating!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Hardinal Cands says:

Maternal
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sewmyname says:

wonderful. one of myfavourite animals
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mumble_geezer says:

A hymn of praise to the nature at its best. Outstanding work, just love your entire photostream!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

jalalspages says:

Splendid Image - this image is more appropriate for today - the mother's day
You are invited to add your captivating image to our group!

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Please tag this photo with "jalalspages_animalkingdom-album" when you add it to the pool.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Taves says:

Realmente lindo...

Acho que nos é aprazível pelo sentimento de família que é criado!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Better Life2007 says:

cooooooooooooool , I love this photo .

This Photo is Posted to :
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jessica Hayman Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Passion Crazed!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

gemzap says:

Elephants are my favourite! Perfect composition. I love this shot. :-)

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

So fucking Lorelai says:

:)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Stac says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **MomMA FoToS**, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Armagan Orki says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Hayvanlar Alemi - The World of Animals, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudia Rocchini says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called National Geographic - by Italian people
and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Please, BEFORE POSTING, vote your preference
for the "Best picture of the month" at this link

Please add the tag at your photo: "NGI - National Geographic - by Italian People"

Thank you! :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlesSF says:

Please add this great image, and other applicable images, to:

Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, and Hippos - The Big Guys
Please read the Rules before joining.
Please copy/paste this Tag to your images ElephantsRhinosGiraffesHippos
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rogauster [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The World of Nature, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

helutkapl says:

And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
Beautiful photo ! Now it's my wall-paper.
tx & bb
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

collins.aidan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Wild Group, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Waleed Almotar says:

very very nice photo
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

RoseMist ( in & out ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Animals ( VOTING: Best WILDCAT image ), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr "BEST" Pictures (Invitation Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

5 Stars of Excellence Award
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

SarahKM says:

Precious! A definite fav!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

lav.val says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Unlimited Nature (Private), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

amazing shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jay kid says:

WOW. i love it. Congrats on such an amazing shot!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

a_very_romantic says:

It's beautiful thanks..
شات دردشه
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

reallivewoman11 says:

I think this photo is a Double Beauty

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Moulin Rouge (Invite Only +15 FAVES, Comment and FAVE 2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

taranoel says:

now they must have figured out how to get there together...
and they move as if it really matters...

i've heard elephants are very wise

well composed picture...i like it
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sd_rashed says:

vow..
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

eyewash says:

G'day, we're Dollar Man & Aunt Vee, guardians
for the group eyewash design, and we'd love for
you to add this photo there. Simply smashing!

- discovered whilst digging around flickr i.s.o love images...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Viewpoint-Impact AFRICA ( VIA), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Tu fotografía es especial, nos gustaría contar con ella en Blues point of view. Your photography is special, we would like to involve them in Blues point of view.
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