"Stick it in your ear"

"Boy, my ear sure it itchy!"

The elephant is the largest living species of land animal. Adults range in weight from 2,230 kg, for a small female to 5,500kg, for a large male. The adult shoulder height ranges from 2.25 m to 3.6 m. Newborn calves weigh about 100 kg. The trunk, which is an elongation of the nose and nostrils, is long, muscular, very sensitive and ends in two finger-like projections which are used to pick up and examine objects. The large ears may be up to 2 m from top to bottom. (Copied from the Toronto Metro Zoo's web site)

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Topshots2006 says:

Nice, i like the pose.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shotzy says:

Thanks 'topshots2006' for taking the time to look at another photo in my stream. Your honest about the arangutan is valid. I am glad you found an image that you did like. This is my first experience at trying to take animal pictures ... and I must admit this was my favourite due to the pose :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rwbuff78 says:

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

itzlae says:

very funny! i've never seen an elephant doing this before! great capture, well done!

flickr poker

Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Vélocia says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

e.malina says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ted p says:

This was voted a BIG ASS HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Pedro Smith says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Cymer says:

I think there can be a more balanced framing/croping but undeniably a very interesting shot!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jomatotu says:

Lol... he's scratching himself :D

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Christopher Nichols says:

Fantastic moment!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bill.fu says:

Great capture.
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Redgum says:

Ha. The classic "Stick it in your ear" or "Not another MONDAY" caption...

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

smb_fullframe says:

Excellent capture. I guess using your nose to pick your ear is acceptable...

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

{innocent eyes} says:

A very neat capture and generally a very good photo.
Given more time, it would have been better if the elephant was a bit further up in the photo. But, considering that you probably stood there for ages with your camera and it just happened to do something funny, I won't go into great detail on that one!! LOL :)

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Colours.... = 5 Capture....... = 5
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sgrazied says:

a very interesting and nice capture... i like the details on skin and the crop. in my opinion you could use a shorter DoF (portrait style) to catch all the attention on the elefant, however is good.
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

[ roman. ] says:

A fantastic caputure! Unfortunately the colours are a little pale, but I understand that you didn't want to force the elephant to a place with a more beautiful background.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Darren Reynolds [Old Skool] [deleted] says:

I do like the photo -but as a 'snapshot'. The pattern/shape made by the elephants trunk/ear is lovely and draws the eye around the frame. The image is sharp, but there's no 'wow!!!!' factor.

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Colours.... = 3 Capture....... = 3
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lemperleconnie says:

Wonderful! Yes we all get an itch now and then. Looks like this one is able to deal with it.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shotzy says:

@ Redgum ... can steal that caption? At the risk of hurting your feelings, I think I will. You have a great sense of humour.

@smb_fulframe ... your comment made me try to think of any other animal that could pick their ear with their nose ... hmmm (LOL) Good thing it is not possible my humans (ewww)

@Princes Rose ... you are right on ... I stood and stood and the elephants were not doing anything. They were quite a distance away for a good shot. I was about to leave when this one did the 'scratch'. Oh, patience ...

@sgrazed - I only wish I could do the DoF thing ... but with my whimpy Canon A80 I could not control that. I was on a zoom lens (for whatever zoom it gives ... not much). I will be buying a new camera before Christmas and think I'll just dive into an SLR

@r.m.n - I boosted the colours a tad, but elephans are not colourful creatures. So, I am limited by reality.

@lemperleconnie - Oh, how we identify with the 'itch'.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

indoloony says:

It is a great family vacation image but as for uniqueness of the composition, I don't see it. The image is sort of dull, and doesn't pop. I would suggest a stronger color saturation..

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*hb19 says:

Great find.....
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

A very charming shot...nicely captured.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shotzy says:

Thanks hb19...I thought it was a good shot. What i liked is that you can even see the pressure he is applying to his ear in the scratch ... it is more than just putting his trunk there Thanks for the fav.

Thanks Bob_Duck for choosing to comment on my pic.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Redgum says:

@Shotzy: No worries mate - I wouldn't have said it if I didn't think it would fit ;-) Love it now!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rcvernors says:

This pic makes me wanna... LOL!

Cool shot, great title.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

antiguan_life says:

This pic makes me wanna......travel to africa
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Rolloh the robot says:

This pic makes me wanna...get a giant wadding stick(?).
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

arletepqt says:

Great capture!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

blu butterfly says:

Cool!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Picture Taker 2 says:

What do you mean " Stick it in your ear ??
I love it .
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

stargayzerr says:

Your work deserves to be Applauded!

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Great capture!
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ucumari says:

Lol, excellent capture! I've never seen an ele do this!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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