Sunday, 8th November 2009
Dream a Little
by Paul Marcellini
A magical morning. We rounded the corner in the Land Cruiser and this scene unfolded. The elephants are part of the Echo group that make a nightly journey and retrace their steps in the morning. We were lucky Kilimanjaro was visible, right as the light hit perfectly.
Equipment: Canon 5d2, Tamron 28-75 2.8
Paul Marcellini
Naturalist and nature photographer based in Miami, FL
Website: www.paulmarcellini.com
Dream a Little by Paul Marcellini was photo of the day on Sunday, 8th November 2009. It is tagged Elephants, Kilimanjaro. You can leave a comment below.
28 Comments
Katherine Lee Strassburg
The title you chose really makes this photo! The hazy quality and muted colors might otherwise be understood, but this has a definite dreamlike quality. Very well done!
Katherine Lee Strassburg
…………oops–I meant to say ‘might not otherwise be understood’……….
antoinette
I have been gazing into this scene for several minutes now (who’s counting anyway?;-) Feels as if I Am Right There with the animals, in the great outdoors; can even feel the density of the air on my skin. Thanks much for this virtual “vacation.” Hope to find more of your pics online. This communicated something to me that I’d like to experience again.
Taiji Guo
You become religious when seeing such a picture.
Photos by Nik
Wow stunning I think it’s better than the previous kilimanjaro photo as the clouds and sunrise really give this picture the ummmph congrats
Jeannie Armstrong
Amazing shot!
I’m not a photographer so don’t know exactly the issue..but the pink colour…is it naturally there or addded? I would prefer it less pink.
Great picture.
Malta Photography
Great Story. This image really says a lot. I would have brightened the front part of the image cause the ground looks too dark but over all its perfect.
Munawar Hafiz
absolutely surreal
Runo
Thats a great picture?did you take that at the Amboseli National Park in Kenya?wow!AWESOME!
Pauline Jones
This is a right place right time shot; well done.
Tina
A shot like this is a dream come true
Nicely done!! 
Su
Like the layer effect great shot.
planet lover
Africa, when will I see you with my own eyes? In the meantime, I am transported there through the eyes of great photographers. This is a great potd. Congratulations! (It is sad to see the vanishing snow on Kilimanjaro…)
Aaron Cawsey
Wow. Words can’t describe. You’d have to see the smile yourself. I live in Dar es Salaam. Where was this photo taken. I’m assuming you were on the Kenyan side of Kilimanjaro?
Catrin Hinrichs
Wonderful how you captured the African Elephant Family,the Nature and the Light Atmosphere !
Lisa Atkins
I agree Planet Lover. The signature snow bowl on top is now gone. It has been devastating to villagers to not have run off from the melt. It is really sad!! Nice shot. Love the baby elephant!
ali shokri
Great works , thanks
Dianne
Wow, Wow, Wow!! This is OUTSTANDING! Everything about it radiates. So much to be thankful for,
and your talent is one. Be encouraged to shoot on! You are blessing all of us.
yo
Just marvelous
Marie Dunphy Harding
The lighting gives a great effect to the elephant tusks as well; grateful for the intro.
renee
What a incredible view! Thanks for sharing this beautiful shot!
Su
Had chance to look at your website you have some really cool shots.
Laurie
Amazing! Great contrast in color, texture, subject, and composition.
I love how the elephants are walking toward the viewer, as if they’re coming out of the dreamy background.
mike
What a scene and background also. Great work.
Hanna
What a stunning scene! Beautiful colours, a lovely combination. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your POTD, Paul!
Anurag
Very unusual. the two groups of clouds gives an illusion of two shots in one, makes my eyes squint specially when you look at the elephants.
Great Shot!
Grete
During a magic morning you turn out to be a magic and amazing photo.This scene will be unforgettable for my!!! Congrats from Argentine.
Ellen Empson
WOW, great image.