At first glance, this image defies logic – it seems as if a group of children are playing with a very a patient young elephant. Actually, the elephant is a painted plastic statue, a gathering point for family photos. I made this image of six children having their picture taken with the elephant because of the incongruous setting and the enthusiastic responses, particular from the grinning child clasping the elephants lower jaw in her hands. The image conveys pleasure, which is a basic human value. It also shows that zoo photography can go well beyond just making pictures of animals. We can also tell the story of those who get pleasure from such experiences as this.