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Sunset reflected on water is inspirational. To combine this with my passion for elephants, was a pleasure and a challenge to portray. The inspiration for my oil painting came after seeing a photograph belonging to a close friend, Andrew Watts. Whilst on holiday in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Andrew stood on the banks of the Luangwa River waiting for the sunrise when the elephants appeared.

Apparently, the elephants leave the park at night to forage and then return in the morning, crossing the river in the same place. Elephants often follow a regular pattern; the herd using the same route as their ancestors to reach familiar feeding grounds. In many places the passage of generations of elephants has carved well beaten trails, worn smooth by the tread of innumerable padded feet. Super shot! Thanks Andrew.

My oil painting, 'Crossing the River', plus Fine Art Prints and Greetings Cards are available from Larmer Tree Studio & Gallery, Tollard Royal, Wiltshire.

From the sale of my wildlife art, my Elephant paintings and drawings and with the sale of each Elephant Fine Art Print and Greetings Card a donation is given to charity.