In the Background

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We’ve just returned from a long weekend at the beautiful Tembe Elephant Park in the north of Kwazulu-Natal Province. In this photograph South Africa’s biggest living tusker Isilo is seen next to a waterhole he was sharing with a number of other, smaller, elephant bulls. We’ll share more on Tembe and the magnificent Isilo with you in later posts.

In the Background (Isilo)

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29 thoughts on “In the Background”

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aj vosse October 13, 2013 at 12:49 pm

Some rare beauties!!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm
  
  Isilo certainly is a living monument AJ!
  
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Paula June 1, 2013 at 5:27 pm

🙂 What a scene!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorJune 1, 2013 at 5:40 pm
  
  One we will never forget Paula! Thanks for visiting!
  
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derekevens May 31, 2013 at 9:39 pm

It must have been a special moment to spend time with a Ellie of his caliber. Well captured!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorJune 1, 2013 at 4:19 pm
  
  Thanks Derek! Yes, it was one of those moments that will stay with in our memories forever!
  
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Melanee May 31, 2013 at 1:20 am

Amazing photo. Just wanted to stop by and say “thanks” for visiting my blog and liking my photos. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 31, 2013 at 3:42 am
  
  Thanks Melanee, and welcome here!
  
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Beauty Along the Road May 30, 2013 at 8:28 pm

You live in an amazing country, thanks for sharing your wildlife with us. Great shot, BTW.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 31, 2013 at 3:39 am
  
  Thank you for dropping by de Wets Wild and for your lovely comment!
  
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Susan B Raven May 28, 2013 at 5:10 am

Excellent shot!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 28, 2013 at 8:12 am
  
  Thank you Susan B Raven!
  
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sustainabilitea May 28, 2013 at 2:55 am

Ooooh, very nice indeed!

janet

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 28, 2013 at 8:14 am
  
  Thank you Janet for the kind comment!
  
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sheila May 27, 2013 at 2:03 pm

this is a a nice picture

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 27, 2013 at 3:34 pm
  
  Thank you very much Sheila!
  
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mjculverphotography May 27, 2013 at 4:55 am

Hi dear De Wet family. Glad you had a chance to get away from it all and looking forward to your posts from this visit. Have a great week ahead.

Joey

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 27, 2013 at 12:57 pm
  
  Hi Joey, and wishing you a very happy week ahead as well!
  
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seeker May 27, 2013 at 4:53 am

Good shot, three in one.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 27, 2013 at 12:57 pm
  
  Thank you Seeker!
  
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  1. seeker May 27, 2013 at 3:06 pm
    
    😛
    
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bambangpriantono May 27, 2013 at 4:39 am

I think it should need extra courage to take them….but the result is extraordinary!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMay 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm
  
  These Tembe elephants are mostly gentle giants, but as with all wild animals one should never take chances!
  
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  1. bambangpriantono May 28, 2013 at 2:31 am
    
    Oooo…..but amazing
    
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