Mommy Giraffe and Baby

Uploaded: May 27, 2012 19:51:01

Description

70-200mm with TC, F11 / 1/320, ISO 320
This was taken a couple of years ago at the Living Desert, CA. Baby giraffe was only a week old.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

ricky A. riddle May 27, 2012

Beautiful Photo Betty #1465670

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 27, 2012

What fantastic timing to capture this wonderful moment between a mother and child, Betty. Love it!!!

UB. #10156486

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 28, 2012

This is a perfectly lovely moment you have captured, Betty, and an excellent capture of this pair. I would love to see this again. Making it a favorite. #10157070

Betty McCalley May 28, 2012

Thank you so much Rick, UB and Nikki. :)
#10157127

Carol Flisak level-classic May 28, 2012

Beautiful image, Betty... perfect timing to capture this sweet moment! #10157873

Zita A. Strother level-classic May 28, 2012

Wonderful expressions; beautifully captured. #10158147

Betty McCalley May 30, 2012

Thank you Carol and Zita. :) #10162428

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 01, 2012

So sweet. #10164625

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 18, 2012

Huge congrats on your awesome Finalist and good luck in the next round, Betty! #10185538

Priscilla J. Burgers June 18, 2012

Congratulations, Betty. Really touching image! #10186888

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 18, 2012

Congrats, Betty! I just love this! A fave! #10186910

June 18, 2012

What a wonderful moment! #10187291

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 20, 2012

Congrats Betty. #10191596

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 20, 2012

Big congratulations on this awesome 2nd Place Gold Winner Bettt!

Absolutely fantastic!

jo ann c. #10191763

Carol Flisak level-classic June 20, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful winner, Betty! #10191819

Janet Fikar June 20, 2012

Wow, it doesn't get much better than this. What a perfect capture. #10191859

Ann Coates level-classic June 20, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Gold winner. #10191872

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 20, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful winner! #10192037

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 20, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful win, Betty! #10192096

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 20, 2012

I couldn't imagine that this would not fetch gold, Betty, and I'm so very glad that it did. A priceless moment indeed. Congratulations on the win. #10192217

Rona L. Schwarz June 20, 2012

Marvelous capture of a very special moment, Betty! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2ND PLACE WINNER! #10192348

Merna L. Nobile June 20, 2012

Do what you love, and it will make your soul rich. CONGRATULATIONS, for being an award winner for the month of May, 2012. Merna #10192421

Betty McCalley June 20, 2012

Thank you all so much! ! ! I am beyond excited! :) #10192574

Maria Coulson June 20, 2012

Betty, this is so sweet. A great capture. Congratulations. #10192844

Carmody Baker June 20, 2012

Betty,
This is just beautiful! Congratulations! #10193012

Mary K. Robison June 21, 2012

Love...is the same everywhere.
Such a well deserved Second Place Gold Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to you, Betty! #10193523

David M. Montero June 23, 2012

Fantastic! Congratulations on your Gold medal Betty! #10196804

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic June 25, 2012

:) very cute!!! Congratulations! #10200041

Susan D. Royce level-classic November 10, 2014

Lovely moment! #11182957

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