An elephant crossing in the Serengeti!
This is my first attempt at videography, so do please pardon the quality and the editing.
My awe (and nervousness!) is clear to see.
Happy Tuesday!
An elephant crossing in the Serengeti!
This is my first attempt at videography, so do please pardon the quality and the editing.
My awe (and nervousness!) is clear to see.
Happy Tuesday!
The Urge To Wander 
Awesome….thank you!
Thank you Gary. That was indeed an awesome experience.
Ah, that is very cool… The excitement of see such animals so close, and you’re just part of the scene.
Ver ycool indeed, Madhu and also your comment, Dalo. 😉
Thank you very much Randall.
Much appreciated Dina 🙂
Oh! I love elephants – there is something about them. What about that enormous bull elephant at the back keeping them safe…
Me too Sara. Isn’t that bull handsome? They are usually solitary. This one might have had more selfish motives to follow this herd! 🙂
How very beautiful
Yes, it was a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Oh, joy it is, indeed!!!! 🙂
And awe inspiring! Thank you very much Marina 🙂
I had to view this on You Tube. It was worth the hop over there. Cute baby elephants …. enjoyed !!!! 😊
Thank you, I am glad you did Isadora. It isn’t the greatest quality, but I was hoping to convey some of our excitement.
You did. I had my hubby view it as he is a great adventurer with a non-adventurous wife. He loved it, as well. Thank for creating the video. 😍
What an amazing thing to see.
Yes, unforgettable Colline 🙂
What a sight to behold, Madhu! It was so intense when one of the adults looked at your direction!
Yes Bama, I had my heart in my mouth, but our guide wasn’t unduly worried. I was surprised by how relaxed the elephants seemed and unworried about the straggling babies. Indian elephants seem a lot more aggressive, and go to great lengths to hide their calves between them during such crossings. Makes me wonder if they have more, and unpleasant, run ins with humans around our parks as compared to their African cousins.
Do you think African elephants are more accustomed to having humans around, in general? I remember seeing a wild elephant crossing a major highway in Sri Lanka, and that was already an amazing sight for me. 🙂 Let alone the ones in Africa.
I know what you mean Bama. I remember gushing over our elephant sightings in Nagarhole last April. This was something else! 🙂
I think African elephants, and all other African wildlife in national parks for that matter, are habituated to the land rovers used for safari, and perceive them as harmless ‘animals’ that do not pose a threat. Once out of the vehicle however, one instantly becomes an interloper and possible prey/threat. I was reading about how a cheetah’s stance changed dramatically when someone foolishly put his leg out to pick up a memory card he had dropped!
I saw the same in Chobe one of the best possible sights!
Truly. Especially to watch those adorable calves.
More memorable adventures with nature…
Thanks, there’s more drama to come Sally. Stick around 🙂
Amazing to see it Madhu! Thanks so much for sharing.
It was! Thank YOU for your visit and comment Indah.
Elephants are always a joyful proposition, Madhu. You were so close! Well done for capturing them so beautifully 🙂
Thank you Jo. I realised, too late, that I had neglected to align the horizon in my excitement. Lesson learned 🙂
My seascapes are often like that, Madhu. I pretend I did it on purpose 🙂
😄 Love your attitude always!
Well Madhu!!!! But do not be so tough with yourself!!! You were just in the middle of one of the most beautiful sights…I agree…It is beautiful!!!!
Thank you Ilargia 🙂
Wow that was amazing Madhu, thank you so much for sharing. Couldn’t believe how large the last elephant was. Must have been incredible to see in person.
Thank you Mary. That bull elephant was massive. I believe they stray from bachelor herds and attach themselves to family groups such as this in search of prospective mates.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this Madhu. What a wonderful experience. 🙂
You are most welcome Cathy 🙂
So awesome! I’m scheduled to ride an elephant in Thailand next week. Now I’m a little nervous. What was I thinking??
You have no reason to worry, unless it is a wild one you intend to ride!!! 😀
When that big guy turned your way, my heart was beating much faster. Unnerving. You had a steady eye and a steady hand on the camera. Good work, Madhu. 😉
Mine too Judy. That was actually one of the matriarchs warning us not to try anything stupid 🙂 I was surprised by how relaxed they were otherwise despite having so many straggling calves.
Great job. That would be amazing, to see them that close. Especially when that big one stopped and looked at you…pretty nerve-wracking but exciting too. 🙂
I went weak kneed for a moment there David 🙂
Oh, what a joyful experience, Madhu. How wonderful to see so many of these amazing creatures, and so close too. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Most welcome Sylvia 🙂
I got a message when I entered that site to say it had been disabled by the video owner
Ian, the video seems just fine on my laptop, but my phone threw up the same message! Not sure what the issue is. Shall try resetting my You Tube settings. Thanks for bringing it to my notice.
Your other online friends seem to have viewed it. I’ll give it another try. Got it this time. What beautiful creatures they are.
Viewed well on YouTube
Wow Madhu! So much beauty and they are such magnificent animals! Loved the video hon! So clear and beautiful!
The little babies are so adorable! The one near the end of the video looked just like Simba when he wants to move up a step. Slowly but surely. 😆
Thanks for sharing these special moments. Loved it! 😀 ♥
That doddering little fellow was so adorable 😀 Thank YOU Sonel. Have a great day!
Beautiful 🙂
Thank you Ken! I was fooled by the new name 🙂
Ha ha – yeah I’ve changed it so it reflects my author name for both blogs now that my freelance writing work is up and running 🙂
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haha, that is funny. translation from German into English = Four elephants are looking for their aunts. The German equivalents of ‘aunts’ and ‘elephants’ rhyme 🙂
Isn’t Frizz clever? 🙂 Thanks for the translation Chris.
thank you for the translation – four tough elephants / are searching for their happy aunts…
Thank you very much Frizz! That’s a brillaint sketch!
I tried to understand India (and the monsoon) with my Calcutta sketch:
Love it! Wishing you and your family a a Happy Thanksgiving full of amazing blessings!
Glad you do! Thank you IT.
Hi Madhu just came across your corner.
You are so lucky to have seen these majestic animals in wild. I absolutely wish I could do a safari some time. Thanks for sharing the video. =)
I sure was Helene. I hope you get to do a safari soon. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment😊
What silently discplined animals…..the babies mingling with their siblings, mothers, aunts, with the Head of the Family protectively bringing up the rearguard…….! Loved watching your videography Madhu………Atta Gal!
Appreciate the thumbs up Harini. What plans for the big day?
I’m on a road trip with my old I pad and can’t get the video until I get home. From the above comments it sounds like it was impressive to see.
It was an impressive sight Lynne. I sure hope the video managed to convey some of our excitemnet. Look forward to reading about your road trip😊
You did indeed “convey your excitement”—it is thrilling to watch, Madhu. 🙂
Thank you Riba. I felt still photos wouldn’t capture the feeling quite as well.
What a fabulous sight Madhu and well done on your steady hand, how exciting to so many of those gorgeous creatures simple pass by like that.
Thank you Patti. Aren’t they just magnificent?
oh Madhu, what an incredible experience! those little ones were adorable, and yet they were so seriously keeping up with the adults. what a great capture. thanks for sharing.
I could never tire of watching baby elephants Chris! Thank you for watching😊
you have changed to an interesting theme, Madhu, TheStyle $68…
Over a year ago Frizz!!!😄
JOY!!! Not only for you, but for me too 🙂 Is that your voice, Madhu? 🙂 Seriously wonderful first video work – not that I have done any to qualify as a judge 😀
I am trying to find it on YouTube?