Tusks.

Ongard showing off his tusks as he and Bong Su interact during one of

their rare encounters at Melbourne zoo. Ongard is Bong Su's offspring.

The status of Asian elephants is currently classified as endangered!

Thanks for your thoughts

An extremely engaging image. Some beautiful lines. Great cropping too.

Terrific  image, excellent the composition, the light and sharpness, ciao Giangiorgio

i agree, excellent image... superb focus and light

As all your others this one is awesome,the essential of this relation is caught here,my compliments.

A very rare moment that you have 'immortalized' with your beautiful imagery and editing Art. I've never thought about how long it takes for elephants to grow their tusks to what is considered 'full size'. Excellent title, it is like the little one is showing off his 'baby teeth'!!! Love the little one's expression. Ongard's protective posture is so beautiful.

Gorgeous image Art, as always, wonderful presentation.

All the best!

thank you everyone for your visit and comments

Your "tell-tale" technique displays these two, like all of your animals, in great portraiture.  It is a wonderful use of the available light, contrast and sharpness.  Bravo, for another fine capture.  Best regards...

-Dave

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You have a special way of creating such beauty with your shost and post processing. Great detail, perfect lighting on each elephant.  Love how you make a beautiful portraits of animals.  Best Regards,  Sherry

Beautiful rendition! Amazing play play of light and sharpness of the image.7

thank you everyone. appreciate the visit and comments

WOW...a masterpiece! Brilliant, Art!!!

thanks Debra :)

very good photo.

Really stunning! Good work

Only beautiful!

thank you very much