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The Kiss. . . [Love & Companionship]

© Betty McCalley

The Kiss. . .

Uploaded: May 29, 2012 11:45:28

Description

70-200mm with TC / F8 1/250 / ISO 640

Living Desert, CA - - - baby giraffe was only a week old.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Priscilla J. Burgers May 31, 2012

Wonderful capture! Beautiful. #1466443

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 01, 2012

That little one is so cute. Wonderful timing on this capture. #10164624

Betty McCalley June 01, 2012

Thank you so much. :)
#10165090

Melissa Wynn June 05, 2012

Great timing on this shot! Big AWWWW factor. #10169427

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 30, 2012

Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Betty! Best of luck in the next round! #10252014

July 30, 2012

Beautiful! #10252204

July 30, 2012

Great capture! #10252270

Ann Coates level-classic July 30, 2012

You captured a beautiful moment, congratulations on your finalist. #10253022

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 31, 2012

Beyond sweet, congrats! #10255240

Carol Flisak level-classic July 31, 2012

Wonderful image of this precious moment, Betty! Huge congratulations on your first place winner! #10255959

Sheryl Sturges July 31, 2012

How precious -- and what a shot! So enjoyable. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!! #10256057

Cheryl Schneider July 31, 2012

Heartwarming, Betty. Congratulations! #10256077

Dan Holm July 31, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome winner, Betty! Really an outstanding catch and capture! #10256102

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful first place winner! #10256208

Robin R. July 31, 2012

Great moment beautifully captured. Congrats. #10256243

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 31, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful first place winner, Betty. #10256305

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Just adorable, Betty! Congrats on your fantastic 1st place win! #10256325

Carmody Baker July 31, 2012

You nailed it. Great job Betty! #10256415

Sara B Coffey level-classic July 31, 2012

Wow! This is a wonderful example of The Golden Mean! A once in a life time image! Glad you captured it! I Love the tender moment of these gentle creatures!
Sara:) #10256524

Renee Doyle July 31, 2012

Beautiful capture Betty!! Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Winner! #10256578

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 31, 2012

Just so special, Betty. Huge congrats on this spectacular Gold. #10256605

Carol Quina level-classic July 31, 2012

Congratulations Betty on your FIRST PLACE winning photo! It is very sweet! #10256849

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 31, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful win! #10256916

Mary K. Robison August 01, 2012

Such a well deserved First Place Win! CONGRATULATIONS to you, Betty! #10257087

Ann Coates level-classic August 01, 2012

Huge congratulations on your stunning Gold. #10257242

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 01, 2012

What a fab pose and tender moment you captured so wonderfully, Betty. CONGRATZ on your First Place Winner!!!

UB. #10257592

Rona L. Schwarz August 01, 2012

An exceptionally tender moment and a marvelous giraffe image, Betty! A sensational example of the mothering instinct and a very cute one at that! And I love your effects! Huge Congratulations on a marvelous first place winner! #10257793

David M. Montero August 01, 2012

Marvelous capture Betty! Congratulations on your big win! #10258169

Orsi August 01, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!!!Amazing!!! #10258170

Jane Holestine August 01, 2012

This is an image people dream of capturing! Outstanding in every way! Congratulations! #10258227

Betty McCalley August 01, 2012

Thank you very much to ALL OF YOU! ! ! This is my very first FIRST PLACE win. So this will always be special to me. Thank you all again for the compliments - - - Betty Mc #10258553

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 01, 2012

A well deserved first place win Betty. So awesome, congratulations! #10258590

Carol Eade level-addict August 01, 2012

Beautiful capture, congratulations! #10258806

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 01, 2012

Great catch, very cute; congratulations! #10258930

Kathryn Wesserling August 01, 2012

Every time it seems as though we've seen about every animal picture possible, a wonderful photographer comes along to capture one unique moment. Congratulations for your Gold - it's well-deserved. #10259009

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 02, 2012

Awesome image Betty!!

Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Winner!

jo ann c. #10259760

Betty McCalley August 06, 2012

Thank you so much. :)
#10265327

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 08, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic capture of these beautiful creatures Betty! A will deserved win for sure! #10267939

Janet Fikar August 13, 2012

Wow, I'm not sure it gets any better than this. Wonderful capture! Congrats. #10273920

Priscilla J. Burgers August 13, 2012

Congratulations, Betty. Well deserved! #10273984

Bill Houghton August 22, 2012

Betty, this is such a great photo. No wonder it's a winner. Congratulations, Bill #10285730

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 30, 2012

Sweet and stunning!
Congratulations!
~♥~Lisa #10299367

Lori Carlson August 31, 2012

Congratulations on your winning capture, Betty!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful moment!! LOVE! =) #10301179

Michelle Alton October 31, 2016

Beautiful capture and presentation....deserves all the gold! #11532541

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 31, 2016

This is absolutely ADORABLE Betty, perfectly captured at just the right moment!!! <>< #11532543

John D. Roach level-addict October 31, 2016

That is a real winner! #11532547

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 31, 2016

Gorgeous image! I love the curves and composition. Congratulations on all the gold. #11532568

Dawn Miller level-addict October 31, 2016

I love this! Perfect composition. Nice lighting. Beautiful. #11532807

Donna Dunbar November 04, 2016

I love this, it's absolutely gorgeous !!!!! #11534433

Chuck Green level-classic November 04, 2016

Congrats on your wonderful winner!! <>< #11534480

Elsa Gary November 04, 2016

What an amazing moment to have captured! I love the blissful expression on the baby's face. Congratulations on your All Time Winner gorgeous image. #11534498

November 04, 2016

Congratulations. Just great timing.
#11534549

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