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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
From Behind

While photographing in nature or wildlife, I remembered to always turn around to see what is behind me. This photo was a fast moment. All the elephants turned away from the water hole to leave as a family. I just acted fast and caught this photo. Afterwards I was left behind and they moved on in their journey.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Kasane, Botswana
Camera: LEICA SL2
Copyright: © Janelle freiman