tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post4268156572886847232..comments2024-01-29T00:20:13.608-08:00Comments on Holes in My Soles: Elephant Ambush! Chobe Game Viewing At Its Best.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-46324437431011904472013-02-28T01:57:40.583-08:002013-02-28T01:57:40.583-08:00What a fantastic experience it must have been ! In...What a fantastic experience it must have been ! Incredible ! As always the most beautiful photographs Jim. Elephants are most awesome souls. They fascinate me. May the day arrive when our elephants will be able to walk free and safe where they belong. May that day arrive sooner as soon !Henriette Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765705627306439432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-80822553300158726832011-10-06T08:43:32.553-07:002011-10-06T08:43:32.553-07:00How scary and amazing at the same time. Beautiful ...How scary and amazing at the same time. Beautiful shots!Sabrina - Country Skipperhttp://countryskipper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-13763825901612091932011-08-19T15:43:04.536-07:002011-08-19T15:43:04.536-07:00Wow, great story. There is an elephant farm in Ten...Wow, great story. There is an elephant farm in Tennessee that I really want to visit- the only way to go is to volunteer, but I can't wait to do it.jadehttp://vagabond3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-73695548660234956082011-08-16T12:28:09.696-07:002011-08-16T12:28:09.696-07:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful creatures! I'...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful creatures! I'm just in awe of elephants.<br /><br />Lovely photos and story, Jim.Christy @ Technosyncratichttp://technosyncratic.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-16482129179976729692011-08-15T20:15:27.907-07:002011-08-15T20:15:27.907-07:00Hi Mark, what part of Africa?
Would you believe I ...Hi Mark, what part of Africa?<br />Would you believe I was surrounded by elephants so close I could almost touch them on 3 separate occasions in 2 days? Each time, I just had to forget about being scared, and just enjoy it. Icredible moments.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-58889513097561593222011-08-15T18:17:31.202-07:002011-08-15T18:17:31.202-07:00Jim, this was an incredible story! I really enjoye...Jim, this was an incredible story! I really enjoyed reading this.<br /><br />Growing up in Africa I've been able to see many elephants but getting really close and personal with an elephant would definitely freak me out. That's just amazing that you were in that situation and by keeping calm and collected the huge elephants did not harm you guys but were fine. Must have been a thrill like no other!Mark Wienshttp://www.migrationology.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-56068206687416650242011-08-15T15:17:32.177-07:002011-08-15T15:17:32.177-07:00Exciting place for sure Barbara, can't wait to...Exciting place for sure Barbara, can't wait to go back to Chobe. Are you heading back that way again?<br /><br />Thanks for popping in Sharon. I'll get across and check out your blog also!<br /><br />Stephanie, it was quite unexpected, but couldn't do anything about it when it happened. They just walked right up to us and one false move from us at it could have been all on. Then when it settled down it became a real magical and unforgettable moment!<br /><br />Hi Christina, yes huge beasts. The matriarch is usually the oldest and largest, and then there will be several adult females who are like lieutenants to her. Then the cows with calves, and they could have an older one 5-12 years old and a new born.<br /><br />Hi John, how's France?<br />Yes, a priceless moment!<br /><br />Hi Samuel, Chobe elephants are reasionably cool around humans as used to tourists. And haven't exoerienced too many bad incidents with poachers. But it does happen. And rising Chinese affluence is driving poaching in many parts of Africa, so if same happens at Chobe then the eles aren't going to be this cool around humans!<br /><br />Heidi, you are right- so magical. We have much to learn about them.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-30916852492690744182011-08-15T13:10:25.618-07:002011-08-15T13:10:25.618-07:00What beautiful pictures - I've never seen an e...What beautiful pictures - I've never seen an elephant up close and personal, but with all I have been hearing and seeing about them lately it has been getting higher and higher on my to-do list. They are just such magical creatures!!<br /><br />HeidiTours of the Vaticanhttp://www.walksofitaly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-50527431473630886842011-08-15T10:13:43.001-07:002011-08-15T10:13:43.001-07:00Jim, what a story! Glad you were safe. You manag...Jim, what a story! Glad you were safe. You managed to still capture some great photos.Nomadic Samuelhttp://nomadicsamuel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-28655905737414151842011-08-14T19:32:58.196-07:002011-08-14T19:32:58.196-07:00Well done Jim, I loved your article. Absolutely pr...Well done Jim, I loved your article. Absolutely priceless!John in Francehttp://www.blog.france.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-38468721625879602032011-08-14T15:14:17.063-07:002011-08-14T15:14:17.063-07:00Wow, what a story! It must have been so scary, sit...Wow, what a story! It must have been so scary, sitting in that open boat, even scarier than your encounter in the jeep! Good on ya to take these pictures whilst being approached by 6-tonne elephants!Christinahttp://christinahegele.com/travelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-20279820325165349562011-08-13T07:14:40.051-07:002011-08-13T07:14:40.051-07:00It would be such an incredible experience to be th...It would be such an incredible experience to be this close to such a large animal in the wild. Love the photos!Stephanie - The Travel Chicahttp://www.thetravelchica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-12410965641621230482011-08-12T19:28:23.893-07:002011-08-12T19:28:23.893-07:00Wow oh wow. Great photos. Glad I found your site...Wow oh wow. Great photos. Glad I found your site.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-79509783649176265452011-08-12T18:36:05.792-07:002011-08-12T18:36:05.792-07:00I've en to Chobe and it is indeed magical! You...I've en to Chobe and it is indeed magical! You really captured the essence of it in t=your article.Barbara Weibelhttp://holeinthedonut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-76684739765815413662011-08-12T15:45:45.234-07:002011-08-12T15:45:45.234-07:00You're so right Jen, it is a females rules wo...You're so right Jen, it is a females rules world in elephantland!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-85196699625241515312011-08-12T02:12:14.759-07:002011-08-12T02:12:14.759-07:00I love elephants. I don't know if it's bec...I love elephants. I don't know if it's because they are so beautiful or if it's because the females rule lol but, I do love them. I love it how you tell us what you're thinking as they approach. Wonderful images.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-85344658945819424872011-08-11T13:19:14.432-07:002011-08-11T13:19:14.432-07:00Thanks John. I checked out your page and I am blow...Thanks John. I checked out your page and I am blown away that you could encourage me as you have. Thanks. Means a lot!<br /><br />Yes Sheril, it's sad what is happening in some parts of India. But perhaps caused by human encroachment on their areas. Put elephants under pressure and sure enough they'll strike out. We are but cockroaches to them....with AK47's.<br />BTW read Manoj's comments above.<br />Perhaps elephants in India are feeling under threat, the very factor I discussed in my article.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-73108867273863151092011-08-11T13:11:59.259-07:002011-08-11T13:11:59.259-07:00Hi Alfandi, sadly the ivory trade is very much ali...Hi Alfandi, sadly the ivory trade is very much alive! Chinese demand for ivory is excalating. Cars have been seen on display covered with intricately carved ivory. You can buy ivory cellphone holders! WTF!<br /><br />Debbie, it became a pattern over a few days to be surrounded by elephants. I actually had 3 incidents with them within metres of me! Kinda cool experience.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-17773397365883079632011-08-11T06:55:57.272-07:002011-08-11T06:55:57.272-07:00Wow priceless experience, Jim! But I still wouldn&...Wow priceless experience, Jim! But I still wouldn't wanna be that close to a wild animal without any protective barrier. Glad you did though so I can vicariously experience it. The narrative provides the mild-looking elephants in the photo with an unseen undercurrent of suspense.AJhttp://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/sweet-as-chocolate-hills/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-27196865411273871822011-08-11T04:43:40.689-07:002011-08-11T04:43:40.689-07:00Gorgeous photos! I adore elephants. They should be...Gorgeous photos! I adore elephants. They should be treated with love and respect. I look forward to future posts. Your writing is lovely! I learned a lot about one of my favorite animals!Tamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-65250554368331916152011-08-11T04:11:22.402-07:002011-08-11T04:11:22.402-07:00How amazing Jim!! Africa at its best. i would have...How amazing Jim!! Africa at its best. i would have been terrified. i am so glad you were able to calm down and just enjoy the magic of the moment. It would be hard to beat that story!!Caz Makepeacehttp://www.ytravelblog.com/eating-malaysian-food-for-the-first-time/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-9440396046444520492011-08-11T01:41:44.475-07:002011-08-11T01:41:44.475-07:00Nice elephant... I love elephants... but be carefu...Nice elephant... I love elephants... but be careful those animals cannot predict... They can harm you at any time.. <br /><br />Anyway thanks for sharing some nice pics.<br /><br />Admin http://www.techblaster.net/Techmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756269014812657431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-31687425859400082272011-08-10T22:37:54.700-07:002011-08-10T22:37:54.700-07:00It is such a wonderful experience to be this close...It is such a wonderful experience to be this close to these elephants in the wild. I always look forward to your wildlife encounter Jim. Thank you for sharing your lovely images with us.lakwatsera de primerahttp://www.lakwatseradeprimera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-19242269412874780102011-08-10T21:17:44.673-07:002011-08-10T21:17:44.673-07:00Amazing! So nice photography..very nearer..very cl...Amazing! So nice photography..very nearer..very closer.<br /><br />Elephants are very intelligent & beautiful animals but we are blindly killing them to decorate our home with their Ivory, we are destroying their own forest, e-legally we are capturing their own land. Elephants killing is going on ... hundreds of elephant killed in India by hunters every year.Manojhttp://suntempleofkonark.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-24622029593209882202011-08-10T19:09:43.859-07:002011-08-10T19:09:43.859-07:00fascinating,first thing I saw this morning.It must...fascinating,first thing I saw this morning.It must have been some adventure...elephants on a riot..this is something very common here,we are in a tea garden belt,where wild elephants create havoc at times...great post Jim.Alpana Jaiswalhttp://www.motifsonthewall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com