“I’d love to get down low” I whispered. “If we find a good spot you can get out” Pilipili replied. Get out? My heart rate rose a few more levels. Although the bull elephants appeared peaceful and benign, at six tons Big Tusker Tim could flip our truck with one casual swing of his trunk or step on me and it would be all over.

“They say” it’s not about the gear. Who are “they” anyway? Some say, “You must have a good camera.” Who gives all the credit to the camera? Some comment “You have such a good eye.” There are bits of truth in these clichés.