Hmm...if you ask my opinion... [28046 Animals ]
Uploaded: April 03, 2009 20:00:01
03/28/09, Safari Land Park, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Kind of exciting for me--always choosing rather remote places to live, I have never had the occasion to visit a "real" zoo since I got into photography a few years ago. Found this small one hidden in the countryside. Actually, the zoo isn't quite up to par, but this is the first time I've been able to photograph a giraffe!
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 48.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Janice Mezzacappa April 03, 2009
Super capture Susan, so happy you were able to find a giraffe!! Well done!! Wonderful clarity, blue sky, details and expression!! Perfect title!! WTG! #1108506Susan Jane Allen April 03, 2009
Thanks for the kind encouragement, Janice! They certainly are cute and expressive creatures! #7369454Carolyn J. Connolly April 04, 2009
What a wonderful capture of this expressive giraffe, Susan!! The lighting, sky, tones, details, textures and composition here all are superb!! :o) #7371285Ken Smith April 05, 2009
Although it's not a "real" zoo, you sure got a shot that most folks don't get. Excellent expression, Susan and the clouds are an added bounus! #7373401Susan Jane Allen April 05, 2009
Thanks Carolyn and Ken. Actually, you might have a point, Ken. It's a kind of "informal" zoo and perhaps in bigger zoos you can't get quite so close? It's been so long, can't remember. #7373497Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009
Awesome capture and finalist Susan! Congratulations! #7562237Ken Smith May 26, 2009
Way to go, Susan...cool shot and congrats to you! #7562818Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 26, 2009
Excellent capture, Susan! Congratulations! #7563513Katarina Mansson May 27, 2009
Wow - it looks like he is going to eat your camera LOL. COngratulations on a fantastic finalist! #7565362Susan Jane Allen May 27, 2009
Leslie McLain May 27, 2009
Congrats on your terrific finalist. #7565878Daniella Puente May 27, 2009
So funny and well captured CONGRATS! #7567074Susan M. Hembree May 27, 2009
Cute, Susan! Congratulations on the finalist! #7568388Sam Britt May 27, 2009
Congratulations Susan! #7569294Susan Jane Allen May 27, 2009
Thanks so much for the kind comments, Leslie, Daniella, Susan and Samantha. Frankly, must confess some dismay when funny snapshot work like this wins out over my carefully crafted "artistic" photography. Arggggg... But but guess it's bad taste to look a gift giraffe in the mouth... #7569903Wanda B. Anderson May 30, 2009
Lovely detail in this capture, Susan!!! I DO appreciate you artsy ones & understand your frustration. BTW, it was your birds that inspired me to set up feeders near my windows. Now that's about all that I photograph. #7580390Susan Jane Allen May 31, 2009
Thanks Wanda! Lucky you...! I haven't had a yard to put a bird feeder in since I left that town almost three years ago. You've certainly surpassed me! #7581405Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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