It is my first 2010 photohunt , and the theme is bulky. Yay!
I decided to go to Thailand for this week's photohunt theme. More specifically, the sweet, gentle, bulky and giant elephants at Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang.
Complying to be ridden:
Turning into the forest:
Lying to get the dirt off:
I miss them..
Happy 2010 photohunting all!
Comments (24)
These are wonderful shots of the elephant and perfect for the theme. Happy weekend!
Posted by Carver | January 8, 2010 7:11 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 19:11
Those Thais and their elephants... Have you see the wonderful Thai movie that is "The Elephant Keeper" (by Prince Chatri Chalerm Yukol (AKA Tan Mui))? It's available on home video with English subtitles -- and I really would highly recommend it (though beware, it's a tearjerker!).
Posted by YTSL | January 8, 2010 8:55 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 20:55
Don't we just love those gentle giants? :)
Posted by julie | January 8, 2010 9:23 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 21:23
If I have the chance to visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, I want to ride on an elephant. :P
Posted by eastcoastlife | January 8, 2010 11:34 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 23:34
I thought of an elephant but had no great photos like these.
Happy weekend to you.
Posted by jmb | January 9, 2010 12:19 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 00:19
Wonderful photos of these amazing animals. I love elephants and can understand why you miss them.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | January 9, 2010 12:53 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 00:53
great shots of the bulky elephant. Happy weekend.
Posted by life ramblings | January 9, 2010 2:11 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 02:11
Oh, THIS is bulky! Perfect!!
Posted by EG Wow | January 9, 2010 5:29 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 05:29
It looks so compliant. A beautiful creature! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | January 9, 2010 6:33 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 06:33
Cool shots Candi! I love the photo in which the elephant is moving towards the forest. It's wagging tail is so cute!! :P
Posted by Criz Lai | January 9, 2010 9:28 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 09:28
Nice photos!
I goofed for Photo Hunters this week, and did "12" instead of "Bulky." :S Oops. But I decided to leave it up because it's appropriate for this week... and because I didn't want to spend an hour doing a different post! I hope you can visit.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-12/
Have a blessed New Year!
Mrs. Mecomber
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | January 9, 2010 10:17 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 10:17
That is the real bulky wow!! Thanks for sharing!
PhotoHunter:Bulky
Posted by Kim | January 9, 2010 10:29 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 10:29
There is bulky, then there is BULKY!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | January 9, 2010 11:00 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 11:00
Elephants are perfect for bulky. I love the last picture of the elephant rolling. It is so cool that you were able to get so close.
Posted by marta | January 9, 2010 11:31 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 11:31
They are sooo amazing!
Posted by Susanne | January 9, 2010 11:35 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 11:35
I remember reading you posts about that trip.
Elephants, "bulky" of course!
Mine is finally up too.
Posted by Eden | January 9, 2010 12:05 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 12:05
Hi Candi, great photos of those amazing beautiful elephants from your trip to Thailand. Wonderful choices for this week's theme. I really love that one in the forest too.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | January 9, 2010 12:41 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 12:41
wow - what an awesome experience!
Posted by expatraveler | January 9, 2010 1:38 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 13:38
Thailand is on our list to visit, and your photos have given me even more motivation to head that way. Great photos.
Posted by maya | January 9, 2010 4:30 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 16:30
It is cool one thanks for sharing....
Posted by gengen | January 9, 2010 5:51 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 17:51
How cool is that? It's hared to find something more bulky than an Elephant. Great take on the theme! I love all the different ways people can approach it.
Drop by and see mine here.
Posted by Bull Rhino | January 9, 2010 9:44 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 21:44
What a great take on the theme.
Posted by Brita | January 10, 2010 4:30 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 16:30
Very cool bulky photos! Love all of these shots.
Horrible vog all weekend here. It is so gray and gloomy and smoggy/voggy. Not fun but at least we are not freezing like you are.
Posted by girasoli | January 10, 2010 5:15 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 17:15
Awesome photos, Candi!
Posted by Maria I. | January 12, 2010 3:15 PM
Posted on January 12, 2010 15:15