TITLE: Elephants of Amboseli
The African Savannah elephants that live in & around the Amboseli eco system display some of the most complex & intelligent social bonds, behaviour & communication of any non human species, that is endlessly fascinating & awe inspiring.
These images attempt to reflect & capture some of that behaviour which can be dynamic & dramatic when elephants are duelling, dusting or lifting their heads high & giving a head shake. There is also behaviour that is meant to reinforce social bonds such as greeting with open mouths & trunks when elephants recognise one another, or resting their trunks on each other for reassurance when resting or sleeping.
I hope these images will inspire others to care more for these incredible sentient beings.
AUTHOR: JULES OLDROYD (United Kingdom)
After 30 years working in the TV for C4 & National Geographic, I took a leap of faith & decided to follow my passion & become a full-time wildlife photographer.
However, during my time at National Geographic where I led the programming strategy for Nat Geo channels internationally, I was able to soak up all the expertise around me & collaborate with some of the world’s best photographers, explorers & filmmakers. I watched, I listened & I learnt from the best.
I look for an unmistakable sense of place in my photography. In my compositions I am constantly seeking to capture the raw beauty & majesty not only of the wildlife in front of me, but equally important to me is the environment around it.
I am also increasingly looking for those subjects & environments where I know black & white will enhance the final image, as I love its timeless beauty & elegance.
10% of my print sales goes to support various conservation charities in Africa.
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