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Uploaded: 07/09/14 7:49 AM GMT
Heavy Load
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This photo was taken in India during a visit more than 8 years ago - even before I was on Caedes. We stopped the car and I took a couple of shots. I found out that they were taking the elephant for a "blessing ceremony" at a new construction. Jumbo loves the ride because he is fed goodies constantly on the way. "Much better than walking in this heat" says Jumbo.

My entry for the contest.

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.GIGIBL
07/09/14 8:37 AM GMT
Excellent shot Raj and good luck in the challenge.
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.koca
07/09/14 8:59 AM GMT
Lovely shot, Raj. I think that the guy needs a diet. LOL Good luck.
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.picardroe
07/09/14 9:47 AM GMT
Very clear capture of the big animal, Well captured Raj.
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::corngrowth
07/09/14 10:09 AM GMT
Had another image in mind when I saw only your title Raj, but I like this 'surprising' one very much. The way 'Jumbo' was treated made me smile as well.

Very good one my friend!

Regards, Cornelius.
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::mirto56
07/09/14 11:36 AM GMT
I think you have a winner here Raj! It must be an interesting "blessing" ceremony. Fantastico!
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
::tigger3
07/09/14 1:23 PM GMT
This is very good for the contest Jumbo does look well cared for.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.captaindrewi
07/09/14 4:20 PM GMT
Awe...responsibility, privilege.
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::Dunstickin
07/09/14 6:01 PM GMT
Now I have seen it all!..lol

I would have though the elephant pulling the truck!...☺

Thanks for this unique scene mate
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::trixxie17
07/09/14 6:49 PM GMT
A cute shot Raj and I like the very apt title!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::Marzena
07/09/14 7:13 PM GMT
Since all the friends have said almost all that came to my mind at first, I can focus on some less evident aspect. For instance the man's gesture towards Jumbo looks tender to me... which I find so moving and so typical of Indian culture and mentality - I have met many Indians, mostly seamen and ex-seamen, and always admired and cherished their profound thinking and complex yet most humane attitude in every case. I believe that the elephant has been treated better than well and taken good care of during this trip.
Unique entry, Raj dear!
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.Bleizmor
07/10/14 7:00 AM GMT
Nice capture, Raj.
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.J_E_F
07/10/14 3:08 PM GMT
You don't see that every day outside Starbucks.
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Quality not quantity.
.gonedigital
07/10/14 3:27 PM GMT
A interesting subject that's only really common to India hey Raj. You'd have thought Jumbo would have tipped the truck!

Definitely a good entry into the Street Photography Contest, there's only 2 days left, & we still need more entrants.
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Don't be a square . (o:
.icedancer
07/15/14 12:31 AM GMT
Excellent one for the contest, good luck.
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