In Uganda's remote northeast lies Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa's last untouched wildernesses. Here, African elephants move freely across the open savannahs, among acacias, rock formations and dusty plains. Their massive bodies cast long shadows in the warm light, while calves playfully shelter between their mothers' legs.
Elephants are at the heart of Kidepo's ecosystem. They trek long distances every day in search of water and food, helping to keep the landscape open. Their presence is a symbol of strength, intelligence and family bonding - traits that resonate deeply with the spirit of Africa.
This photo collection captures the elephant's grandeur and tranquillity: from intimate moments within the herd to expansive scenes where they merge into the landscape. It is a tribute to the majestic giants of Kidepo - a place where nature is still pristine, pure and timeless.
                                
 
                         Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar
Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar Gorillas of Mgahinga - Face to face with the giants of the forestRick Massar
Gorillas of Mgahinga - Face to face with the giants of the forestRick Massar Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar
Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar
Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar
Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar
The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar
Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar
Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar
Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar