Considering the theme, I can certainly appreciate the thoughts behind this image. I've often wondered what these very intelligent animals must think and go through when confined to perform for our pleasure. Conceptually, this is excellent! I also like the color treatment of the image.

there is a whole discussion behind this photo and this type of alone.
what we do to animals like this is criminal in fact.

this image makes me very sad.

Cool Elephant picture but I don't get it.

alone...why??nice colours!!

The crowd is paying attention and I understand the plight of this animal but perhaps a crowd ignoring the elephant might make the statement more strongly

there is a crowd of people in the background which in turn leads me to believe that this elephant is not alone.

I dont get this either... I'm sorry, its an elephant?

'bout breaks my heart. Too bad about the camera/subject movement--I'd love to see it sharper.