The midday heat of a Lowveld summer can get exceedingly oppressive. If you can muster the courage to keep yourself out of the swimming pool and head to a waterhole, you may just be lucky enough to enjoy the antics of a herd of elephant playing around in the refreshing water. These shots were taken at the Klopperfontein Dam, near Punda Maria in the Kruger National Park.
“Summer Lovin‘” is the theme for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge
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You take such wonderful wildlife shots. I love these crisscrossing trunks in the water.
Very kind of you, thanks Juliann!
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Stunning shots of the elephants. The water ain’t that deep and I love how the elephants are giving each other room to cool off. Glad you kept a distance too…you don’t want an angry elephant rushing at you. Or maybe they were nice elephants 🙂
Let’s just say I wouldn’t have tried to jump in among them Mabel 😀 . They seemed to be having a pretty pleasant time without us crashing their party.
LOL. You are very considerate. If I were you, I’d probably at least dip my toe into that river to have a feel of the water in Africa…away from the elephants of course 😀 But I am sure they will notice and come charging towards me.
Hope you had a good time.
We had a great time watching them Mabel, thank you!
These are absolutely fantastic! Just a delight to see truly.
Thank you Sue!
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I think these shots were more than worth the effort of going down to the waterhole. I can’t begin to imagine seeing this scene live and in color with my own two eyes; must have been awesome. Thanks for sharing – in spite of the oppresive midday heat of a Lowveld summer 🙂
Every minute we get to spend out in the wild places of South Africa is absolutely worth it, there’s just so much to enjoy and appreciate out there. Thanks for the very kind contribution Gale!
You are very welcome!
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Astounding! I would love to witness this.
You’d have a great time watching all their antics in and out of the water Kathryn
as always ur stuff is so very kewl 🙂
Thanks a lot Quarksire
Just LOVE your summer-lovin’ eles, de Wets. Such blissful bathing.
Glad you enjoyed them Tish, I’m sure you have many similar memories?
What an amazing series! Your featured image is outstanding!
Thank you very much Madhu, you’re very generous!
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These are delightful-animals big and small love to play!
It can be a hard life out in the African bush, it’s good to know even the animals can make a bit of time for R&R 😀
They look like they are really enjoying themselves!
That they definitely did!
Great shots! I absolutely love elephants!
Thanks Shelley, and welcome here at de Wets Wild!
Have a look at some of our posts about the big tuskers of our country, as an elephant fan you’re sure to find them as magnificent as we do 😉
That first shot is absolutely PRICELESS!!! Certainly your summers there have their own unique aspects :-). Wonderful post.
Thank you very much Tina, means a lot coming from someone as talented as you!
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Those are great photos…
Thank you very much Rob
How fun! I love these.
Even something as big and serious as an elephant can take time-out for some fun! Thanks for the kind words Cynthia!
Sjoe dis mooi genoeg vir ‘n koffietafelboek! Is daar so iets?
Baie dankie vir die wonderlike pluimpie, Rondomtaliedraai!
Helaas, daar is nie n de Wets Wild boek nie, maar dit is iets wat ons graag sal wil aanpak. Miskien n gids oor die plekke waarvoor ons so lief is, met n paar OKerige fotos om mense te oortuig dis die moeite werd om self daarheen te gaan. As ons net die bal aan die rol kon kry!
Kry eers ‘n uitgewer aan julle kant. Dit kan gedoen word.
Ons sal by jou kom aanklop vir raad voor ons spring!
Ek weet nie veel nie maar ken ‘n fotograaf wat so boek uitgegee het en het so bietjie handboeke geskryf – nie dat dit tel nie – ek kan darem duime vas hou.
Enige raad wat jy kan gee is veel meer kennis as waaroor ons beskik Tina, baie dankie nogmaals vir die aanmoediging!
More terrific images from the other side of the world! Thanks, de Wets Wild!
We’re so thankful to have your support Barbara, thank you very much!
Great, Seeing elephants in large groups in the wild was the greatest y
Couldn’t agree with you more Lobke Malfait!
Here’s hoping that it is a privilege we and those that come after us will be able to enjoy for an eternity to come!
Love this post! They are having a great summer time 🙂
:-D. Big lugs acting like teenagers in a pool!
I always wait with anticipation to see what will be revealed when your photo/s load and I’m never disappointed. Have a wild weekend. 🙂
janet
Thank you so much Janet! This was a easy challenge, but sometimes we have to dig reaaaallly hard to find something that fits, and even then almost have to beat it into place with a shovel. We’re glad to hear that we’ve not disappointed you yet, that would be a terrible downer.
Thanks for the support, and a fantastic weekend to you as well!
Communitary pool; like kids in a resort!
That’s exactly the idea you get watching them Jaime, they genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves and you almost expect the childish whining to start once they have to get out!
Love those elephants – just a note to let you know I received my “Memories of a Game Ranger” – that’s lovin’ summer reading…
Fantastic Ideflex, I can’t wait to hear what you thought about a piece of real “Africana”!
Love, love, love elephants! 😀 ❤
Fascinating animals, Linda. They’re my favourite, no question about it!
Wonderful sight! I would take it that trying to join them is not recommended.
As inviting as it may seem, I wouldn’t advise it 😀
Awww!!
So big and yet so playful 🙂