A Grand Old Man Of The Bush

One can feel it when they are in the presence of something truly magnificent and on this afternoon safari towards the end of summer, that feeling was most evident.

This beautiful bull Elephant graced us with his presence and showed us just how incredible these animals are. The bull was extremely relaxed and stood for ages near to the vehicle. It almost seemed as if he was contemplating life. A bull of this size and stature has had a very long life in the African bush. Although not the largest tusker to ever walk the landscape of the Greater Kruger National Park, he certainly is worth showing to the world as a magnificent specimen. From a photographic perspective, the sighting was not award winning given the harsh light. However, sometimes it is not about the images we can obtain. Sometimes, it is about being present in a moment with something great that may not be experienced again. We were privileged to be able to spend time with a creature such as this, in its environment, on its own terms.

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