Gerenuk Ballet

© Mitch Spence

Gerenuk Ballet

Uploaded: May 17, 2015 | Entered: May 17, 2015 05:10:22

Description

Gerenuk means giraffe-necked in the Somali language. These animals have extra vertebrae in their backs, which allow them to stand upright. This way, they can reach high into the trees for food.

Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Joy Rector May 17, 2015

excellent capture #1618091

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 17, 2015

Wowza! That is one TALL and slender animal! Great find and presentation Mitch! #11303489

Gail Sullivan level-classic May 17, 2015

Mitch...this is so amazing! #11303541

Jeff Sielski May 17, 2015

Awesome capture Mitch!! #11303629

Natasha Pliss level-classic May 17, 2015

What a fantastic shot, Mitch! I've never even heard of this animal. Very interesting and kind of strange looking. Such slim legs. Love the pose. Instant favorite. #11303766

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 18, 2015

Great find, timing and presentation, Mitch. Tall dude #11303987

Becky LeMaster May 18, 2015

Wow! What a capture Mitch! Excellent! #11304216

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