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

© Susan Jane Allen

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

Uploaded: April 03, 2009 20:00:01

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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

Comments

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! #1108506

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 03, 2009

Thanks for the kind encouragement, Janice! They certainly are cute and expressive creatures! #7369454

Carolyn 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) #7371285

Ken Smith level-classic 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! #7373401

Susan Jane Allen level-classic 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. #7373497

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009

Awesome capture and finalist Susan! Congratulations! #7562237

Ken Smith level-classic May 26, 2009

Way to go, Susan...cool shot and congrats to you! #7562818

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 26, 2009

Excellent capture, Susan! Congratulations! #7563513

Katarina Mansson May 27, 2009

Wow - it looks like he is going to eat your camera LOL. COngratulations on a fantastic finalist! #7565362

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 27, 2009


Thanks for the kind comments, Donna, Ken, Kelly and Katarina! #7565743

Leslie McLain level-classic May 27, 2009

Congrats on your terrific finalist. #7565878

Daniella Puente May 27, 2009

So funny and well captured CONGRATS! #7567074

Susan M. Hembree May 27, 2009

Cute, Susan! Congratulations on the finalist! #7568388

Sam Britt May 27, 2009

Congratulations Susan! #7569294

Susan Jane Allen level-classic 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... #7569903

Wanda 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. #7580390

Susan Jane Allen level-classic 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! #7581405

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