The Snap: Circus Train

Lions, and Tigers and Bears!

July, 30, 2009 , by Ladye Jane

The loading of the elephants after the last show of the Ringling Brothers Circus at the RBC Center in 2004. The elephants were paraded from the arena to the train at night. We were only allowed one frame as the handlers were worried that the elephants might get agitated. Although we had permission to photograph the circus train, the handlers apparently were not informed. We shot two more frames anyway.

Photograph by Simon Griffiths

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