Picto Diary - 28 December 2015 - Kaziranga (6) Elephant bath

Our fourth outbound safari post elephant bath and lunch at Diphlu River Lodge. The first safari was the early morning elephant walk to see the rhino yesterday. The next three safaris were by jeep, deeper in the park. This PM we moved back east in the park, using the same entrance we used to ride the elephants... but, driving much deeper into the park.

The amazing Bumani continues as our naturalist.

Above: K, Cat, and Drums give elephant a bath. Diphlu River Lodge. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Unplanned washing event was conceived and organized by Ranauk, our handler for the Kaziranga period as compensation for not being able to do a second.

Above: Rhesus Macaques monkeys across Diphlu River from Diphlu River lodge. 28 December 2015.

Above: Grey Headed Fishing Eagle. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Eastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Adjutant Storks. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Ruddy Shelduck. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Assamese Water Buffalo. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 January 2015.

Above: Jungle Fowl. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: K and Drums on "jeep" (Mahindra four wheel vehicle adapted for safari). Background lookout platform. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Phin posing in front of elephant grass. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Grass reaches a maximum height of 14 feet.

Above: Pied Kingfisher. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Eastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Rhinos, mother and calf. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Interesting to see the animals in a deeper, wooded section of the park as opposed to the grasslands where we saw them while riding elephants yesterday.

Above: Assamese Roofed Turtles. Diphlu River. Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Above: Why did the Rhino cross the road?

Because he wanted to get to the other side!

Kaziranga National Park. Assam. Northeastern India. 28 December 2015.

Addendum:


Following four images Rudy Jr.'s and Portland's house. Christmas Eve, 2015.

Thanks for sharing. My grandson wanted to know if you were a professional photographer! Would like to know what camera you use.

Lianne,
Miami, FL

Panasonic Lumix. Leica Lens. Cost about $300 at Costco.

Friends who know photography say its the best of the small cameras. I have to buy one every six months as, at least the way I use it, dust gets inside the lens. You can see some of the dust particle distortions on some of the images I've been showing. Time to get a new one.


Sensational photos - Steve ; no file photos only if you take it with your camera is permitted let's stay real 😊

Mr Z3
Ojai, CA