Watching these guys work to neatly remove the remaining trunk and root ball of the massive, decaying water oak was captivating. Backhoes and bulldozers don't generally conjure images of grace and precision, but as you'll see, their operators control them with an accuracy and effectiveness that makes them seem positively agile and athletic.
As the backhoe nudged the tree into the mouth of the bulldozer it was easy to see an elephant's profile, perhaps harvesting teak or clearing land, or feeding his rival, the hippo!
