Elephants in love

Seen at the Pinnawela elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka, these two elephants were preening and touching each other all the time... it must be love !

To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and
install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Comments

ho judy says:

oh, so sweet! what amazing animals
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincnet says:

Score __8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lori (ldp1109) says:

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Nice capture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Diogo Ferreira (Memphis) says:

Score 7,5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Klaw~ says:

Wonderful capture, I adore Elephants
Score 9/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

m vitor says:

yes! It must be!

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

shannonnh says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe ** I love the elephants!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

norbography says:

This was voted a MAYBE from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

maasha says:

Elephants!

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rpiker101 says:

** This was voted a HIT HIT HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

magstultz says:

Love this - they are beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

RottieLover♥ says:

Wonderful Capture! Lovely!

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

abstract_effects says:

lovely picture

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nyomee wallen says:

Who can not love this?
4 Aces
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco_MUC says:

Lovely shot.

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Great shot!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I really like your animal photo!
You are invited to post this photo to Spectacular Animals, invite only
www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_animals/
Please add the tag SpecAnimal to your photo
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexandraPhotos says:

How wonderful. Lovely to see

(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

silviaON says:

wonderful shot !!
(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Susan L. Pettitt Photography (Away) says:

Fantastic Elephant shot :)

(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

somesai says:

beautiful

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~

You are invited to add your wonderful photo to Animal Pals

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Stanley J. Kraska III Photography says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Justin Berman Photography says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

puck90 says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

zoomspook says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

DaveSinclair says:

so touching!

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Michi Rishi says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mtchm says:

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Badger Bazzrett says:

Lovely shot. Elephants are great!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

great shot !!

1-2-3
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ClaudiaLx says:

:)

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivone Lopes says:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Hiranya Malwatta says:

Lovely shot !!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Shanaka de Silva says:

lovely
Seen in Sri Lankan Beauty
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Patiblue says:

The Nature Group
Beautiful
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

vdbann says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Give-on says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
=========================================== =================
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Cap'n Surly says:

great capture!

--
Seen in *Nature* (PLS Leave 2 comments Using our CODE!) (?)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

micha_raupi(macht mal eine Pause) says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mihai-ela says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
Commented with SIC
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Gúnna says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jimbo030 says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

yaasam says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

omphale44 says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

photo61guy says:

Excellent interaction. Good capture.

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

WildImages says:

Very nice. Congratulations
seen in the What
a Wonderful World Group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Wonderful_World** (in and out) says:

Seen inWorld's
Best Dazzling Shots
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sparky2000 says:

seen in the What
a Wonderful World Group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Zé Eduardo... says:

Uau, it's a coincidence 2 photos side by side of the same place!!! Great capture !!!
Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Tabberachi [deleted] says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

MyRidgebacks says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Commented with SIC
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

cursedthing says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts

--
Seen in Fl♥ckr Hearts- post 1- give 5 hearts (?)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Heather Yarnell says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

' Toshio ' says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Jamie B. PHOTOGRAPHY says:

This is very cute. Looks like they are cuddling.

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol ~ CAP says:

Adorable & sweet! A definite fave.
Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Snefa says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Wåhlin says:

I am ADMIN of the group “Creative Photo’s” and I invite you to join and add this beautiful Photo to:
Creative Photo's

--
Seen in your Explored photos set. (?)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

srijankundu says:

really nice one..added to my blog srijankundu.blogspot.com/
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

http://amirsymphony.zenfolio.com says:

Nice capture
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, extraordinary!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Molinaro says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Angel ;-) [deleted] says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

vera_bing says:

cute !

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .

--
Seen in **Heart Awards** (Post 1 Award 5) (?)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

diya_kamran [deleted] says:

Awesome Shot we'd love to have
your photo added to the group.

Invites and welcome you on
Close To Reality .

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Angria says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Brett Cohen says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

m2matiz ° o . • says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

robelsas says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

robivet says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Commented with SOS!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

craig Quimby says:

Captured a great moment good job.

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

BrigitteChanson says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jen_fur23 says:

Thumbs Up! from Flickr Smileys

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

hunter_q8t says:

lovely captureThis brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Miroir says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ananda Lima says:

Lovely. Very sweet.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

prasanth_p_jose says:

Please add this image to 469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

^i^heavensdarkangel2 says:

hmmm....heavenly
^i^

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

yusuf dahir says:

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mathteacher says:

The most amazing animals ever......so glad they have each other!

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Cris Vieira' Photographer says:

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesus Martin says:

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

photosbysusan! says:

469 Photographer - Post 1 Award 5
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

operaticomnivore says:

Beautiful photo!

I used it for my blog: blogs.takepart.com/2008/10/22/the-los-angeles -zoo-where-t...

Thanks for sharing!

D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ho.ge says:

Excellent - well done!
*Free N A T U R E*

--
Seen in the group"*Free Nature*" (?)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Jabba1966 says:

Flickrs Special- Post 1 - Give 5 stars
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

PJ Franz says:

Flickrs Special- Post 1 - Give 5 stars
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Irene° says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

davidgutierrez_photography says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

tuscany sunshine says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

sasithorn_s says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Duck Defender Bonnie says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

ESCOCHIT'09 says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Superpepelu says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group

--
Visto en el grupo"**Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Rule Break= BAN" (Yo también quiero esto)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

hommik says:

From Heart Awards group.
Your image was found to be reposted.
Please remember to read and follow the group rules. Awarding others and following the rules will keep our groups reliable and members happy.
Failing to do so will result in being banned from the group.

Heart Awards group / RULES

Thank you!

--
Seen in the group"**Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Rule Break= BAN " (?)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven J Gibbs says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

teocaramel says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Hauru* says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mr_sandro1 says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

vicentemendez.com says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Franz St. says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

wdavidmckenzie says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes - (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Nice. :0)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Would you like to comment?

[?]

	Carmelo Aquilina's photostream
		898 uploads

This photo also belongs to:

	Explored photos (Set)
		18 items

	Sri Lanka (Set)
		47 items
	Part of: Places

	Elephants (Pool)
		0

	Wildlife Photography (Pool)
		0

	Sri Lanka (Pool)
		0

	top-f [ 25+ faves ] (Pool)
		0

	1-2-3 (Pool)
		0

	FLICKR NATURE (Pool)
		0

	National Geographic (Pool)
		0

	Score Me! (post 1, score 5) (Pool)
		0

	Hit, Miss or Maybe..."Post one, vote on three" (Pool)
		0

	Spectacular Animals (Invite Only) (Pool)
		0

	4 Aces (Leave 4 Comments) (Pool)
		0

	flickr poker (Pool)
		0

	Best of Sri Lanka (Pool)
		0

	Best of Asia (Pool)
		0

	Flickr Smileys (Pool)
		0

	Sri Lankan beauty (Pool)
		0

	Fl♥ckr Hearts- PoSt 1- GiVe 5 HeArTs--Sweeper Running (Pool)
		0

	Global Village 2 - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN (Pool)
		0

	Nature (2 COMMENTS / PHOTO use GROUP CODE) - SWEEPER ACTIVE!! (Pool)
		0

	SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Give 5 Stars (Pool)
		0

	Flickr Special- Post 1- Give 5 Comments (Pool)
		0

	What a Wonderful World. (post 1/ comment 3) (Pool)
		0

	Free Nature (Pool)
		0

	Music To My Eyes-(Post 1 - Award 5) Comment Sweeper is running (Pool)
		0

1 gallery contains this photo

35 people call this photo a favorite

Additional Information

Some rights reserved Anyone can see this photo

Taken with a Nikon E8800.
More properties
Taken on August 1, 2005
Viewed 9,156 times

Add to your map

Yay location removed

...

(Some formats are OK.)

Or, remove it from the map.

Go to the map

You	Sign in \| Create Your Free Account
Explore	Places \| Last 7 Days \| This Month \| Popular Tags \| The Commons \| Creative Commons \| Search
Help	Community Guidelines \| The Help Forum \| FAQ \| Sitemap \| Get Help

Elephants in love

Comments

ho judy says:

Vincnet says:

Lori (ldp1109) says:

Diogo Ferreira (Memphis) says:

~Klaw~ says:

m vitor says:

shannonnh says:

norbography says:

maasha says:

rpiker101 says:

magstultz says:

RottieLover♥ says:

abstract_effects says:

nyomee wallen says:

Paco_MUC says:

patries71 says:

AlexandraPhotos says:

silviaON says:

Susan L. Pettitt Photography (Away) says:

somesai says:

Stanley J. Kraska III Photography says:

Justin Berman Photography says:

{ Planet Adventure } says:

puck90 says:

zoomspook says:

DaveSinclair says:

Michi Rishi says:

mtchm says:

Badger Bazzrett says:

{ Planet Adventure } says:

ClaudiaLx says:

Ivone Lopes says:

Hiranya Malwatta says:

Shanaka de Silva says:

Patiblue says:

vdbann says:

Give-on says:

Cap'n Surly says:

FrizzText says:

micha_raupi(macht mal eine Pause) says:

Mihai-ela says:

Gúnna says:

jimbo030 says:

yaasam says:

omphale44 says:

photo61guy says:

WildImages says:

Wonderful_World** (in and out) says:

sparky2000 says:

miscatlady says:

chekit! says:

Carol Nanfito Photography says:

Zé Eduardo... says:

Mr Tabberachi [deleted] says:

MyRidgebacks says:

cursedthing says:

Heather Yarnell says:

' Toshio ' says:

Jamie B. PHOTOGRAPHY says:

Carol ~ CAP says:

Snefa says:

Wåhlin says:

srijankundu says:

http://amirsymphony.zenfolio.com says:

Andrew Molinaro says:

Angel ;-) [deleted] says:

vera_bing says:

diya_kamran [deleted] says:

Angria says:

Brett Cohen says:

m2matiz ° o . • says:

robelsas says:

robivet says:

craig Quimby says:

BrigitteChanson says:

jen_fur23 says:

hunter_q8t says:

Miroir says: