Thursday, June 19, 2008
Media circus, literally.
Every spring, New York is blessed with a bizarre and unusual event: the elephant walk. An awesome sight to those who have never seen it, a heard of elephants decked out in circus garb, parade the streets of Manhattan from Long Island City to Madison Square Garden where the circus performs. Mind you, this happens at about 1am on an average weeknight. Being the official Ringling Bros. photographer, I didn't have to run the streets, dodging other photographers and elephants alike. Instead, I rode on the lead pick-up truck and observed evil glares from the shooters on the ground.
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This is really cool.
When I went to see them at the circus one of them, uh, went to the bathroom onstage and immediately five guys with rakes (job description: Elephant Emergency Manager) rushed onto the scene to "manage" the situation.
Did any of the elephants have to "go" on the night?
Actually, right before we emerge from mid-town tunnel, all the elephants line up and 'do their business'. I suppose this is done to avoid this very situation happening in the spotlight!
elephant poo is sometimes orange. why are those candy gummy peanuts also orange? gross.
These photos are awesome! I am curious, what type of camera did you use? Was the truck elevated for you to get some of the overhead shots?
I used a Nikon D70s with external flash and yes, it was a pick-up truck so I would say I was elevated approximately 3 feet. Thanks!
Bizarre and unusual indeed!!...but very cool. Keep th posts coming!
I think that this is so cool!
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