Teardrops of confusion, a photo from Tennessee, South

Photographer's Note

I have often heard that the Elephant is a very intelligent animal. This image helped to confirm this. The tear coming from the eye just made me wonder on the devastation man has brought unto the wildlife of this planet. I believe all life serves a purpose. Greed for tusks, fur, and trophies is not one of them. The tear could just be a tear for no other reason but an irritation. Still it makes me think and ponder as I looked into this beautiful animals eye.

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macjake (98260) 2018-07-01 9:32

Hi Jimmy
photos here on TE come in all sorts of varieties. this is one of those thought provoking types. and its good to have them from time to time.

this close up is very cool, showing all the thick wrinkles and deep wrinkles. and ya, we can see the tear as well, who knows what is the cause. wonderful shot with shadow and light. really like this one
cheers
Craig

Nicou (193806) 2018-07-01 10:26

Hlelo

fantastique détail et iamge quel éléphnatet iamge quel oeil et rendu superbe cpatage et vue grandisoe.
Bravo et amitié
nciou

holmertz (101946) 2018-07-01 10:36

Hello Jimmy,
We won't know what caused this tear, but the idea that an elephant in captivity can feel sorrow and sadness is certainly food for thought. (It probably can, but will it weep?) Even apart from that haunting idea this is a great photo of incredible sharpness and exposure. The texture and wrinkles of that skin are fascinating to watch.
Regards,
Gert

Tue (91526) 2018-07-01 11:48

Hello Jimmy,
A great capture of the eye of the elephant and the many details of its skin around it. Every single detail of the smaller and larger patterns is clearly visible. Very well done.
Lars

COSTANTINO (115477) 2018-07-01 11:57

Helo dear friend and have a nice tie
and a happy new month July
wow!!!a delicate photo with a delicate
explantion about the elephant tears
a very intelligent animal
welldone the right timing
welldone
regards
Costantino

lousat (138561) 2018-07-01 13:10

Hi Jimmy,the tear isn't because the human devastation,it's sure,but i like a lot your metaphore. A great "j'accuse" against the bad things made by men and progress,in a fantastic close up,impressive sharpness and brightness,well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2018-07-01 15:38

Hi dear Jimmy

Unfortunately I cannot identofy the teadrops in this elephant, but he or she clearly seems to be so sad. Yes elephat is so clever animal so he or she is thinking someting so seriously. Nice close-up and ideal appealing shot with so much implications.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

ChrisJ (171172) 2018-07-01 21:42

Hi Jimmy

You'll be pleased to know that Australian customs seize all ivory products from arriving passengers coming from Asia and Africa. But a much bigger threat is the Chinese penchant for medicinal herbs made from powdered ivory. Wonderful texture here with good sharpness and tight framing. Tfs!

emka (157280) 2018-07-03 0:04

Hello Jimmy, Sad picture. Is this elephant crying? The humans brought really devastation unto wildlife everywhere, by stupidity and greed. Marvelous close-up. Fantastic picture. Was it in the zoo?

Kind regards MAlgo

ktanska (44446) 2018-07-03 1:47

Hi Jimmy,
Close view shows all the wrinkles perfectly. Slight colour variations between brown and grey are splendidly presentred on this light. Tear is just a tiny detail here but on making your point of note, it works well. Even though the elephant probably thought about something else.
Kari

Cricri (176) 2018-07-07 11:30

Hi Jimmy
Triste image de voir l'éléphant en larmes, en captivité dû a la cruauté des hommes…..je maudit ces personnes……...
bon gros plan, netteté et couleurs,
Bonne soirée
cricri

Silvio1953 (220525) 2018-07-08 3:34

Ciao Jimmy, fantastic closeup, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jmdias (114220) 2018-07-17 11:32

jimmy

amazing close up. I liked the idea, simple, but not used frequently while most of people tends to photograph the whole animal or its head. nice textures, light and details. yes, mankind did lots of damages to nature. I hope we will save it too.

take care

jorge

mone (320) 2018-07-21 11:01

Hola Jimmy. Foto maravillosa y comparto tu comentario 100%, la estupidez humana destruye estas cosas tan lindas de la naturaleza. Tu foto tiene muchísimos detalles gracias a la iluminación que elegiste. Lastima que la piel de los elefantes sea tan dura al tacto, parece papel de lija....ja. Tu foto me encantó, Felicitaciones y un cordial saludo.

gervaso (28177) 2018-08-21 14:11

Hello, Jimmy!

You have wonderful photos of animals in your gallery! This one, besides technically perfect, looks very original with the close up on its eyes, and a great message as confirmed by your note! Excellent light and sharpness! Wonderful job!

Periko (9105) 2018-08-30 12:54

Hi Jimmy
Interesting close up showing the textures and shades of such a skin with the right exposure and sharpness.

Tfs & regards