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Family Formation

The dried-up lake bed of Lake Amboseli in Kenya is home to a regular ritual for large elephant families: In the mornings, they cross from the forest areas on one side towards the swamp lands on the other, in search for water. With a bit of patience you can photograph their amazing formations as they walk in line, and if you’re brave enough you might be able to do so from the ground for that extra special perspective.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: OM-1
Copyright: © Florian Kriechbaumer