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Hmm...if you ask my opinion...


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Hmm...if you ask my opinion...
Hmm...if you ask my opinion...
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!

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Janice Mezzacappa
 

Super capture Susan, so happy you were able to find a giraffe!! Well done!! Wonderful clarity, blue sky, details and expression!! Perfect title!! WTG!


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April 03, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Thanks for the kind encouragement, Janice! They certainly are cute and expressive creatures!


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April 03, 2009

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  What a wonderful capture of this expressive giraffe, Susan!! The lighting, sky, tones, details, textures and composition here all are superb!! :o)


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April 04, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  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!


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April 05, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  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.


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April 05, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Awesome capture and finalist Susan! Congratulations!


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May 26, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  Way to go, Susan...cool shot and congrats to you!


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May 26, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Excellent capture, Susan! Congratulations!


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May 26, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Wow - it looks like he is going to eat your camera LOL. COngratulations on a fantastic finalist!


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May 27, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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Thanks for the kind comments, Donna, Ken, Kelly and Katarina!


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May 27, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your terrific finalist.


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May 27, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  So funny and well captured CONGRATS!


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May 27, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Cute, Susan! Congratulations on the finalist!


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May 27, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations Susan!


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May 27, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  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...


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May 27, 2009

 

Wanda B. Anderson
  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.


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May 30, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  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!


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May 31, 2009

 
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