Remember when I said that my time in Kalaw, Myanmar was so special? Besides what you learned here…there’s also the experience at the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp.
Not only do the folks at the camp protect the local environment and care for aging and disabled elephants, they offer visitors the opportunity to feed and bathe the elephants in their natural habitat. Do you know that an elephant can eat between 200 and 600 pounds of food a day? omg…
And since we all know what an elephant looks like…thought I’d take a different approach…with a few macro shots!
I also want to show you the adorable wooden bells the elephants wear (similar to the cow bell)…simple, yet very effective way of keeping up with your elephant. It’s made of wood…and when the elephant moves around…two clappers strike the middle piece and make the most pleasant sound.
And yes…I just had to bring one home…to accompany my cow bell from Switzerland!
Unfortunately the time of day for our visit didn’t provide the ideal conditions for photography…but sometimes you just have to put the camera away and enjoy the moment! The water was cold…but so fun bathing these big guys!
And of course…yours truly with my buddies!
Another fun and memorable experience…
kudos to the folks at the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp for sharing their love of the elephants!
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Oh..and I just have to show you my other find…at a temple in Bagan…
a little puppet (minus her strings) just waiting for adoption!
♥ her!
the beginnings of my “storied objects” project…more on that after my return from Nicaragua!
We have so much to learn from these gentle giants, Robin, so thank you for getting up-close-and-personal with them for us. You will the save the world by your kindness, gentleness, love and inspiration alone! Thanks for leading us….
So sweet Ginnie…thank you so much for your kind words! xo
I’m so in love with these big, old beauties and so thrilled that you took the up close and very personal approach, amazing to see your face peeping out there! I can just imagine how wonderful those bells sound with the swaying movement and looking forward to your storied objects projects … great idea!
Thanks Susan! Can’t wait to begin showing this new project! Always enjoy your comments and visits! xo
All of these photos are amazing. My personal favorite is the first one with the hairs… then of course, the one with you looking out between the elephants. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Safe, safe travels my sweet Frissy. XoXo
Thanks my sweet! Another adventure coming soon! xoxo
I love the macro shots and love your beautiful face between these wonderful, prehistoric, amazing mammals. I love elephants! They are so fascinating, smart, and gentle. I look forward to your project.
Amazing photographs. I love seeing them so close-up.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Love you.
xoxo
Thank you!! This was my first experience and I loved it! xo
Hi Robin,
OMG, don’t you love the elephants. Now you understand why I so love Africa. Which I know its not Africa but the wild life.
Miss you friend, got to talk soon.
You got to put all this in a book.
Nikki
Thanks Nikki! Off to Nicaragua, but will get together when I return!
Hopping from one adventure into another one….. always breathing in the wonders of the world. All those experiences are wonderful.
Love all the pictures you show, the close-ups are incredible and I think you made a friend for life….(you and the elephant ;))
The elephant even closed his/her eye to really enjoy the moment.
Safe travels to your next destination.
Hugs and love.
Hopping to an adventure like I’ve never experienced before! Nicaragua…here I come! Thank you always for your very kind comments and visits!
Just love every single image but especially the first shot of the spikey hairs! I do adore elephants and hope that they will be around for many,many more years for our grandchildren to see!
In Africa their numbers are dwindling….
Oh, it’s so sad what is happening to many of the animals throughout the world! Thanks Karen! So appreciate you!
Incredible!! I adore the portrait of you and your buddies!
Thanks Ruth!!
What a great way to get an unusual look at an elephant! I love the puppet too!
Thanks Maery! That little puppet just stole my heart!
Robin, You take in the world with your heart wide open. The photo of you with the elephants is my favorite – it’s just that we seldom are seen in our own photo collection – so this one is extra special. And yes, it was a very creative idea to use your macro lens and take such original views. The one of the elephant trunk with the curvature in full view is so beautiful in composition and texture.
Can’t wait to see more of your project on storied objects!
In the meantime, I’ve been meaning to recommend a book to you – ” I Married Adventure “- by Luci Swindoll. It’s written by a wonderful Christian author who has such a marvelous sense of adventure -not a new book – but one I find myself going back to – time and time again. And when I read the passages on travel, I can’t help but think of you.
Thanks so much Donna! There’ll be so much to share when I return from Nicaragua! Now I’m off to see about ordering this book…always love a good read! xo
Did you know that Ruth (Biirds of the Air Quilts) is my sister, Robin??? 🙂
Yes! And Instagram pals too! 🙂
Catching up on your adventures this morning, feeling a little envy (but in a nice way) and a lot of awe, and absolutely loving these images of the elephants. They brought to mind the parable of the blind men and the elephant. So well done and original!
Thanks so much for your visit and your comments! So agree…the parable!
Robin, these captures are amazing! I’ve always been enchanted by elephants and you’ve reminded me just how much with your beautiful photography! Love seeing you, as well! Gorgeous photo!
Thank you Mary! So good to see your beautiful face and can’t wait to hear more about what you’re up to these days!
love love love these photos! you captured some amazing up close photos of the elephants. Always such a special moment to get close up and ride these huge but gentle animals! enjoy your next adventure!
Thanks Cathy! They are such gentle giants! So appreciate your visit!
These macro portraits of elephants are simply amazing, giving us a view we rarely see.
Thanks Kim! I figured everyone knows what an elephant looks like, so a different approach was fun! Love that you dropped in to visit!