Trunk Up, Be Happy?
The elephant, a magnificent and highly intelligent creature, commands our admiration and respect as it exemplifies its innate curiosity and caution. The elephant with its trunk raised is often seen as a symbol of happiness, but in reality, it signifies the animal's curiosity and its attempt to identify unfamiliar scents in its surroundings. It's like the elephant is asking questions of the air, helping it to comprehend what's in its vicinity. This subtle behavior expresses vigilance and caution rather than joy. Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana
SONY A9
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
474mm ƒ/9.0 1/1000 ISO 2000