Tusker Enjoying in Water

[Debasis Bose]

The large flap ears radiate heat to keep these large animals cool, but 27th of April 2016 in Corbett, it was scorching hot day with part of the forest reeling under wild forest fire. This huge bull to cool himself, majestically walked into the flowing Ramganga river, positioned itself in rarely observed postures, sucked water into his trunk and then blowed back to shower with a cool mist. It was a sight that cannot be described in words.


Nikon, Nikor 200 F8, ISO 400, 1/250s

[Neeraj Prasad]

what tusks ! looks vibrant ...:thumbup1:

[Mrudul Godbole]

Lovely water spray photographed. You captured the right moment. Seems the water was not deep enough for a full dip, so he had to sit down and also spray water on his back. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Lovely sight. The spray adds to the image. Would have loved to see a bigger sized image. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Roopak Gangadharan]

lovely. what a sight and that massive head typical of the tuskers of the terai..
TFS
Roopak

[Subhash Shrivastava]

An image locked in time. Reminiscent of the Terai paradise of yore. Thanks for sharing.