About the Image(s)

Equipment: Sony a1 ii, 300mm 2.8 GM
Settings:1/800, f/4.5, ISO 320, 300mm, handheld
Post: Removed baby next to mom that was barely surfaced, cropped left side for balance, darkened the grasses, linear mask on water
Description: This was such a pleasant surprise. Botswana had record floods in the Okavango Delta this year and all wildlife was benefiting and enjoying it. We were crossing the river in our trusty landcruiser when we saw this large female elephant and her baby having water battles. This moment caught her spraying straight up in the air. Certainly one of those moments I won't soon forget. I liked the simplicity of this and the action that I thought many folks might find unexpected.