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High-angle view of an elephant wading through a shallow river, carrying a mahout and two passengers seated on a wooden harness.

Christopher Simpson, Photographer, New York

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This high-angle photograph captured by Christopher Simpson features an elephant wading through a shallow, flowing river. The grey elephant moves through swirling water that kicks up white splashes around its legs and tail. A mahout sits near the neck guiding the animal, while two passengers are seated on a wooden platform harness strapped to its back. The shot emphasizes natural textures in the water, the elephant's hide, and the surrounding environment.

Keywords

elephant wading riverelephant crossing riverelephantriverwater splashing

Styles

DocumentaryVerticalMonochrome

Techniques

Natural light

Background

River

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project
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