Elephant Crossing — Herd From 100 Feet

A 14-second majestic aerial documentary, 16:9. Thirty elephants cross a dry riverbed in the 4 PM light — the matriarch leading, calves sheltered in the middle — dust rising around the grey mass as the drone tracks from 100 feet. 0-4s: the high tracking shot opens on the savanna — a dry riverbed of pale sand cutting through gold grass. The herd enters frame: thirty elephants in a flowing column, the matriarch's great head leading, ears fanning. Dust begins to rise around their feet, and their long shadows stripe the sand. 4-9s: the drone glides parallel to the column as the herd descends into the riverbed — calves tucked between the adults' legs, trunks swinging, a young bull testing the matriarch's flank and being shouldered back into line. Dust thickens into a golden haze; the herd's footfalls thud in rhythm. 9-14s: the column climbs the far bank and stretches into a long grey line across the grass, dust glowing in the low sun. The drone holds wide as the last calf scrambles up the bank and the herd flows on, ancient and unhurried, into the afternoon. Craft: thirty elephants — matriarch, adults, sheltered calves, a young bull; the dry riverbed of pale sand, gold grass savanna, rising dust, long shadows. Camera: high tracking shot from 100 feet following the herd's movement; smooth aerial glide, wide-to-medium framing. Lighting: 4 PM sun, warm light on grey skin, golden dust haze, long striped shadows. Mood: majestic, protective, ancient. Style: warm 4K wildlife documentary, savanna tones and dust haze, 24fps, 14 seconds, 16:9.