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)

“In the background” is this week’s photo challenge from WordPress

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
    
    😛
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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