Kiss These Lips [Animals]

© Steven E. Ray

Kiss These Lips

Uploaded: October 15, 2008 07:33:42

Description


Kiva the male giraffe at the Houston Zoo photoshoot 2003.
Canon 28-135mm. Entered "Animals" 10/16.

Comments

Steven E. Ray October 15, 2008 0

You might recall another image of Kiva entered sometime back :) #1016603

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 15, 2008 0

hehehe this is spectacular... fantastic close up....
where have you been Steven? LOOOOOOOONG time no see.... :-) #6600913

Kristy A. Keene October 15, 2008 0

I am in Awe!!! Great Capture! #6600923

Kerry Hill October 15, 2008 0

Awesome close up, Steven! #6601384

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 15, 2008 0

Welcome back Steven!!!
What a great, "Nice-to-see-you-again" image!
Great perspective an pov.
Smiles, Lisa #6601473

Hendrik Storme October 15, 2008 0

Great title and image! COOL!!! #6601493

Amy E. Schneider October 15, 2008 0

Oh, I LOVE this...such a funny capture!
Great close-up!
Amy:) #6602138

anonymous October 15, 2008 0

Hi Steven! Good to see you back! Outstanding capture! He looks so friendly and curious! B- #6602178

Colleen Farrell October 15, 2008 0

LOL!! Fantastic capture and composition, Steven! I think you have a winner, here! I hope you're getting more free time to do fun photography. #6603110

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 15, 2008 0

ROFLMAO, AWSOME capture, now I have to wipe the griaffe drool off me LOLOLOL!
SO glad to see ya back Steven! #6603863

Jennifer A. Lambert October 15, 2008 0

This is FABULOUS !!! I absolutely LOVE your work !!! I wish I could be your understudy. I am a huge fan ! * Wink *
Blessings, Jenny #6605007

Kathy L. Clark October 16, 2008 0

Steve this is so cute. I do remember the other image. Congrats on that and probably this one too.

Hey great mini-pic SP. It looks like your running for office. How about president one day! #6607974

Sarah G October 16, 2008 0

AWESOME!!! LOVE to see your work.

Glad you found time to share. I've missed your fantastic images. #6608287

Judy A. Lawhon October 16, 2008 0

OH....fantastic capture, Steve....love your POV!! #6609116

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 16, 2008 0

Who can resist the kissable lips and charming look. This is a fantastic shot Steven. Glad to see you're active again. Looking forward to your amazing shots. #6609239

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 17, 2008 0

Hi Steve!!!! I sure do remember the other shot...this one is just as awesome as the other one!!!!! What "kissable" lips!!!!! LOL FANTASTIC image!!!!! ♫ k #6611475

Ellen Hodges October 17, 2008 0

Simply fantastic image, Steve! Wonderful!! #6613124

John Connolly October 17, 2008 0

What an awesome tight portrait, Steven! Love your work and your gallery! #6615511

Jennifer L. Alder October 18, 2008 0

Hi Steven :)

LOL- Those are some hairy lips.
Great pov and details on this one. #6618185

Susie Peek-Swint October 18, 2008 0

I love this 'in your face' capture Steven ~ great close-op of those hairy lips .. certainly made me smile :) #6619703

Evy Johansen level-classic October 20, 2008 0

:) Love it, Steven!! #6625451

Leslie McLain level-classic October 20, 2008 0

Love this image. It makes me smile. #6628518

Inge Linden October 23, 2008 0

Nice portrait, gorgeous model. Love it-)) #6646731

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic October 24, 2008 0

Oh, this just put a big smile on my face! Great work on this wonderful portrait Steven!!! #6649888

Sam Britt October 26, 2008 0

Terrific image, Steven. #6659786

Kate Baumgartner October 28, 2008 0

Awesome pov. Congrats on the ep. #6670793

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 29, 2008 0

Oh - LOL - Great close-up Steve! .....I think I'll wait for a better offer though... >^..^< #6676009

Dawn M. Schneider October 29, 2008 0

whoa what a fantastic shot!!! great macro congrats on the EP #6679661

Alex T. Mizuno November 06, 2008 0

Looks like he's going to kiss you Steven. Great extreme CU! Yeah, I certainly remember Kiva. #6713653

Datha Y. Thompson November 07, 2008 0

Straight to my FAVS!!! OMG I LOVE this Steven!!! Who could forget this Giraffe!!! :0) #6721930

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 18, 2008 0

Wowza, this is really eye catching and cool Steve! #6771191

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Steve. #6805561

Alex T. Mizuno November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations on your excellent Finalist Steven!! #6805637

Dawn M. Schneider November 26, 2008 0

way to go congrats on this awesome finalist. #6806376

Susan Fox November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations Steven :-) #6806387

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6806390

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 26, 2008 0

You bet - can't wait! Congratulations on your finalist! :-))) #6806531

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 26, 2008 0

CONGRATS on your spectacular finalist Steven! #6806802

Michelle L. Frick November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations Steven! I would totally kiss that sweet mug! LOVE IT!!! #6807084

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 26, 2008 0

Huge congratulations on this AWESOME finalist Steven!! I'm not sure I'll take that kiss though!! Best of luck in the next round!! #6807347

Margaret R. Barry November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Steven! #6807918

Datha Y. Thompson November 26, 2008 0

NO Suprises here!! I LOVE THIS!!Congratulations Steven!!!! WTG :0) #6809994

Debra R. Harder November 26, 2008 0

This is absolutely BRILLIANT, Steven! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #6810717

anonymous November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations Steven on your fabulous finalist! Love this image! B- #6810826

Mitch Spence level-classic November 26, 2008 0

Congratulations, Steven! #6811148

Michael Umbreit November 26, 2008 0

Steven - Congratulations!! - Mike #6812497

Marijana Fajgl November 26, 2008 0

Big congratulations for your fantastic finalist,Steven! #6812650

Susan M. Carter November 26, 2008 0

This is wonderful - congratulations #6812869

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2008 0

Congratulations Steven! #6813718

Colleen Farrell November 27, 2008 0

LOL! Big congrats on your finalist, Steven! #6813781

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 27, 2008 0

Big congratulations, Steven! #6814265

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 27, 2008 0

This is too close for comfort...LOL. Congrats on this stunning capture and Finalist, Steven.

UB. #6814796

Sirsendu Gayen November 27, 2008 0

Congratulations! #6815732

Sylvia Rossler November 27, 2008 0

Big congrats on your wonderful finalist :)  #6816938

Joanne E. Bohenstengel December 02, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS!! SORRY A LITTLE LATE. THAT'S WHAT I CALL UP CLOSE & PERSONAL.
WONDERFUL PHOTO. JOANNE #6840249

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe December 31, 2008 0

To cute!!
Congratulation! #6959970

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 09, 2009 0

OUTSTANDING capture Steven, definately worthy of finalist, I love it!! <>< #7003880

John Connolly January 09, 2009 0

I'll pass on the kissing bit, but this is a wonderful full frame portrait,Steven!
Congratulations on your finalist award! #7007386

Dianna Murphy September 02, 2010 0

Love the POV. Great shot. #8877865

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