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A Tender Moment

© Carla Capra Anderson

A Tender Moment

Uploaded: February 04, 2013

Description

This was such a sweet moment as the baby giraffe tenderly nuzzled and kissed his mom.

Replaced distracting b/g with several texture layers.

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 130.00 mm, Model: NIKON D800

Comments

Robert R. Goodman February 04, 2013

WOW!!Hi Carla,Beautiful capture and treatment.A winner for sure my friend!!! #1512868

Susan D. Royce level-classic February 04, 2013

A sweet moment, Carla. I love the textures! #10553676

Arthur Bohlmann February 04, 2013

What a great capture! #10553767

Liz blahh February 04, 2013

Carla, this is absolutely wonderful! You have captured such a tender moment. #10553878

Carol Eade level-classic February 05, 2013

Beautiful capture and nice textures, Carla! #10554531

David Resnikoff level-classic February 05, 2013

Carla,

Just awesome.

Lovely timing

David R #10554611

Robert Jensen February 05, 2013

Great shot made even better with the background texture you chose #10554664

Carla Capra Anderson February 05, 2013

Thank you! #10554780

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 05, 2013

Great catch and treatment!! Very cute :).
#10555232

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 05, 2013

Great catch and treatment!! Very cute :).
#10555233

Karen Celella February 07, 2013

Fabulous, Carla! #10558401

Carla Capra Anderson February 11, 2013

Thank you, Randy and Karen.
#10563283

Emile Abbott level-classic February 12, 2013

Touching Carla and nice textured background. #10565358

Wendy Stevenson February 22, 2013

awwww this is so sweet! Fantastic image Carla! Well done! #10578810

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 01, 2013

Oh, I absolutely love this giraffe shot, Carla!! Just beautiful! #10592601

Carla Capra Anderson March 15, 2013

Thank you, Emile, Wendy and Kathy. #10610586

Arthur Bohlmann March 27, 2013

Way To Go!! #10626012

David Resnikoff level-classic March 27, 2013

Congratz Carla

Now the Gold

David R #10626083

Irene Colling level-classic March 27, 2013

Great color and texture, dynamic composition, excellent presentation.
Well done Carla.

Congratulations on your loving Finalist. #10626878

Susan D. Royce level-classic March 27, 2013

Congrats Carla! Glad to see this one again! #10627606

Carla Capra Anderson March 28, 2013

Thank you all!
I appreciate each of your congratulations and compliments. #10629394

Kalena Randall March 28, 2013

Congrats, Carla! #10629415

Debra R. Harder March 28, 2013

This is amazing, Carla! Love this! Huge congratulations on ALL your outstanding finalists!! #10629486

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 28, 2013

Congratulations on this great finalist
Carla!
And....ALL YOUR FINALIST! Hope to see Gold next!

jo ann c. #10629665

Emile Abbott level-classic March 28, 2013

Another fantastic finalist, Carla. Congrats. #10630650

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 28, 2013

Huge congrats on all your Finalists, Carla! Good luck in the next round! #10630767

Gary R. Smith March 28, 2013

Outstanding, Carla. Awesome capture. Congratulations. #10630881

Nadia Paul March 28, 2013

Such a sweet capture - congrats Carla! #10631205

Susan Williams March 28, 2013

Perfect timing and beautifully presented, Carla. This is the essence of capturing a moment and sharing it with the world. I sure would like to see a Gold on this one. #10631309

Susan Williams March 28, 2013

Perfect timing and beautifully presented, Carla. This is the essence of capturing a moment and sharing it with the world. I sure would like to see a Gold on this one. #10631310

Gord MacEachern March 28, 2013

What an amazing image Carla, hope it goes all the way and receives the gold it deserves!!! #10631343

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 28, 2013

A superb animal portrait, Carla! Congratulations! #10631462

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 28, 2013

Wow, what a special capture Carla. I hope to see it go gold as well! Congrats. #10631504

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 28, 2013

Carla, this is a beautiful family portrait and so lovingly presented! Congrats on your finalist! :-) #10631667

Renee Doyle March 29, 2013

Sweet!! Congratulations on this wonderful winner Carla! #10631806

Linda S. Smith level-classic March 29, 2013

Huge Congrats on this precious Gold Win Carla! Love it! #10631838

Dennis Behm March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your Second Place Win! #10632168

Arthur Bohlmann March 29, 2013

A very Big CONGRATZ on the gold! #10632224

Millie A. Talarico level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations Carla!!! #10632398

Susan Williams March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your Gold, Carla! #10632463

David Resnikoff level-classic March 29, 2013

Carla

Felicidades

David R #10632551

Debra R. Harder March 29, 2013

This is so amazing, Carla! Huge congratulations on your outstanding GOLD WINNER!!! #10632754

Carla Capra Anderson March 29, 2013

Thank you all sooo much!!
I'm thrilled! #10632843

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe March 29, 2013

Super job! Love it! #10632960

March 29, 2013

A Very Big Congrats To You Carla for this Outstanding 2nd Place Gold Winner.. #10633029

Emile Abbott level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations Carla on your Gold winner. #10633381

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 29, 2013

What a fantastic capture, Carla! Congrats on your win! #10633569

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 29, 2013

Huge congrats on your Gold Winning image, Carla! How adorable! #10633632

Carol Eade level-classic March 29, 2013

This is beautiful, Carla, congratulations! #10633694

Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful MT Win!! #10634006

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2013

Congratulations on your win!!! Sweet Carla, thanks for the smile! #10634250

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2013

Lovvvv..er..ly!

Big congrats on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Carla!

jo ann c.

#10635007

Tiia Vissak March 30, 2013

Congratulations! #10635133

Carla Capra Anderson March 30, 2013

You are all amazing and I appreciate each of you for your compliments, congrats and taking the time to post here.
#10635141

Robert R. Goodman March 31, 2013

Congratulations Carla. #10636008

Phyllis H. Burchett March 31, 2013

Wonderful Carla, congrats on your win!!! #10636249

Rita K. Connell level-classic April 02, 2013

what an awesome capture, I like the texture b/g congratulation #10638930

Nadia Paul April 02, 2013

Such a beautiful winner Carla - congrats! #10639542

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 04, 2013

Fantastic timing and capture, Carla. CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #10641633

Carla Capra Anderson April 06, 2013

Thank you, all. Very, very much. #10643296

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