Soulful Gaze of an Asian Elephant

A close-up portrait captures the quiet strength and remarkable intelligence of an Asian elephant at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Framed tightly to emphasize its expressive eyes, textured skin, and graceful features, this image reveals the gentle personality behind one of the world's most iconic mammals. Photographed by James Engel on February 25, 2013, using a Nikon D7000 with a super-telephoto lens, the portrait invites viewers to appreciate the beauty, wisdom, and endangered status of this extraordinary species. #AsianElephant #Elephant #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #NaturePhotography #SmithsonianNationalZoo #SmithsonianZoo #WashingtonDC #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #ZooPhotography #NikonD7000 #EngelPhotography #NatureLovers #WildlifePortrait

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 12:42 AM America/New_York

Shutter Speed 1/250 sec

ISO 400

Location North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Proboscidea, Elephantidae, Elephas, Asian Elephant

Keywords Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon D7000

Lens Bower-T-mount-650-1300mm-F8-Zoom

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 38.93093586
Longitude: -77.05027878
Altitude: 60.0 meters / 196.9 feet