©HeatherNicole
Safety
While on a life-changing safari in Kenya, our guide, who was very familiar with the behavior of the elephants of Amboseli National Park, knew the herds would be moving to a specific area as the sun drifted below the horizon. Sure enough, like clockwork, the elephant herds emerged from the tree-line and slowly migrated towards their night time gathering spot. As they moved past us, I couldn't help but notice flashes of little ears and trunks between the lumbering legs of the mature matriarchs. I was delighted to capture a brief portrait of a curious calf as she stood still for only a second.
The young elephant calf is protected within the safety of the herd. Surrounded by decades of wisdom which she will observe and pass on to future generations.
Safety
©HeatherNicole
Wisdom
©HeatherNicole
Wisdom
On a long, hot day when the mid-day sun is bearing down, she soothes her hot skin with a cooling dust bath. The dust highlights the wrinkles on her dry, cracked skin.
The wrinkles of time show on her brow.
Each wrinkle holds wisdom.
Each wrinkle tells a story.
As the dust settles on her body, she enjoys a quiet break from the heat of the day.
The wrinkles of time show on her brow.
Each wrinkle holds wisdom.
Each wrinkle tells a story.
As the dust settles on her body, she enjoys a quiet break from the heat of the day.