The circus was in town this weekend, albeit a rather small production. It was also conducted in a modern domed facility, so missing were all the carny extras: funhouses, freak shows, carnival food, etc. I also theorize that forgotten 80s glam rock stars have taken up animal training for shows.
This elephant was pretty funny. Dancing, playing a horn, harmonica and standing on its front legs. I thought him sitting on this stool was funny. Then I started processing it, and due to high noise, I decided to go with a black and white. Then it started to look a bit depressing.
When This Becomes There 
Outstanding shot, The black background alludes to a lot of different meanings for this photo and I like it….a lot!
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I agree, the b/w changed the tone of the photo, and now it looks sad. Which I think is kind of appropriate in a way. A great photo! 🙂
Stunning photo!! black and white was a good choice I agree.
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This image packs such an emotional punch Brandon. It does look sad. It’s a very powerful image and will stay with me all day.
Love the black background, as it would be on stage where the performer can’t see the audience due to the lights, it adds to the pathos – thanks
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I’m with Andy. I like the apparent backstage view here of a stage-weary performer looking out at the darkened audience. On the other hand, one could easily imagine the weary feelings of an old animal long held captive and longing for a life of freedom on the plains of Africa that it would never know. Very evocative image Brandon. Had you captured this from the front, it wouldn’t have worked nearly as well.
Fantastic shot, absolutely amazing. It says so much. It is beautiful, one of my favourite images!!!
This is AMAZING! Fantastic shot. There is so much emotion in this one I can’t even begin to describe it.
“Then it started to look a bit depressing.” I’m glad I read what you wrote, Brandon. That is the way I viewed this photo. Somehow, the pose and the way you have designed it with the black and white places me in the skin of the elephant. I wonder how I would like to parade around in captivity and doing things I wasn’t born to really do. I also see the day to day monotony for this elephant. Your photo makes me want to know what this elephant might feel like. I think that is great photography!
That’s a nice shot but it also looks a little gross!