“Standing in the presence of giants - an up - close encounter with the majestic elephant, a humbling reminder of power and grace of the natural world”
As the sun began to rise, little did I know that I was about to have a truly unforgettable experience, as I wandered around the Amboseli National Park with my camera, I came across an enormous elephant, his massive tusks gleaming in the sunlight. It was “CRAIG” also known as the “GENTLE GAINT”.
The 50-year-old is one of the famous and most photographed elephant in Amboseli National Park. As I approached Craig, I could feel my heart racing with excitement and anticipation, I had heard stories about his incredible power and grace, but to see one up so close was a truly humbling experience.
From just 10 feet away, I began to snap images, capturing every detail of Craig’s powerful frame and impressive tusks. I followed him capturing every moment of his journey with my camera before he disappeared into the thick bushes. Words cannot describe time spent with this gentle giant. Craig was more than just a moment in time, he will always remain my favourite.
Karthick Sridharan, India, Bengaluru
