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Mama Loves You [55686 Animals]
Uploaded: June 22, 2011 00:04:16
Santa Barbara Zoo.
Congrats to all the Finalists! This shot is very special to me. It is with great sadness that I say that "Daniel" passed away last week. He had just turned one.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 116.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S
frank w. degenhardt June 22, 2011
So cute and touching to see mama and baby enjoying the bonding. I love how the mom lowers that long neck to let baby know she's there. I really love the way you framed the picture, the beautiful colors and the detailed features of both of them. Another zoo wonder so perfectly camputured. Amazing timing my friend.
Terry Cervi
June 22, 2011
Kathy Salerni
June 22, 2011
Jeffrey R. Bange June 22, 2011
What a great capture Kathy, love the composition and the tender moment being shared by the two of them. I think were looking at another finalist here. #9476039Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 23, 2011
Awwwwwwwwwwwww...this is so adorably incredible, Kathy! :-) k #9480114Carol L. Fowler June 23, 2011
Cute pair and interaction #9480380
Patrick Rouzes
June 23, 2011
Ellen Hodges June 23, 2011
This is just toooo cute, Kathy! Outstanding capture of Daniel and Mama!! #9481224Tammy Espino June 24, 2011
Awwwwwwwwwwww :) #9482327
Val Feldman
June 27, 2011
Susan Weisensel June 28, 2011
Winner to me, love it. #9493165Rona L. Schwarz July 02, 2011
This is a marvelous capture of Daniel and Mom, Kathy! Such a tender moment, so special...I'm like Val, I firmly believe that animals have feelings and emotions and when they display them I get all gooey-eyed! #9502986Freddy Bland July 14, 2011
Outstanding capture, Kathy! Terrific moment with excellent details and color!! #9529099Carole Bruckner April 28, 2012
So sweet.... #10113023Teresa Moore July 31, 2012
Very toughing moment..very nice. #10255746
Kathy Salerni
August 28, 2012
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
-Laura :D
(And now I am the first one to YOUR finalist too! Yippeeeeeee!) #10294549
Bojan Bencic
August 29, 2012
frank w. degenhardt August 29, 2012
So tender. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #10295034Ellen Hodges August 29, 2012
Huge congrats on this finalist, and in giving Daniel his little moment in history. Sorry to hear the sad news about him!! Best luck!! #10295522Carol A. Grady August 29, 2012
Congratulations on this POTD Kathy.I'm sorry to hear about Daniel - how nice though that you can have such a sweet memory of him. #10295568
Julianne Bradford August 29, 2012
It's so great that this "little" guy is remembered so well with your wonderful finalist Kathy..Congratulations on your great capture of this special moment in time. #10295800Carol L. Fowler August 29, 2012
Beautiful Finalist! Congrats!! #10296506
Leslie McLain
August 29, 2012
Ann Coates
August 29, 2012
Nancy L. Green
August 29, 2012
Carole Bruckner August 29, 2012
very nice capture... #10296982Tammy Espino August 29, 2012
Congrats on your awesome finalist,Kathy! #10297441Daniel Ruf August 29, 2012
Congrats on this touching image. A beautiful moment. #10297476Rona L. Schwarz August 29, 2012
So sad to hear about Daniel, Kathy. Do they know what happened? But what a wonderful memento for a very special moment. A superb capture that deserves to go gold! Congratulations! #10297539
Kathy Salerni
August 29, 2012
JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012
I'm sad that little Daniel passed away..what happened to him??This is a fabulous finalist, congratulations!
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JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012
I'm sad that little Daniel passed away..what happened to him?? Ohh, I didn't read your answer to Rona above...This is a fabulous finalist, congratulations!
jo ann c. #10298078
Robert K. Bemus
August 29, 2012
Val Feldman
August 30, 2012
Laura E. Swan
August 30, 2012
Patrick Rouzes
August 30, 2012
R. J. Laudenbacher
August 31, 2012
Phyllis H. Burchett August 31, 2012
What a wonderful moment you have captured Kathy....I am so sad to hear that Daniel passed away. #10302136Ellen Hodges August 31, 2012
HUge congrats on a fab and well deserved Gold, Kathy!!! #10302412
Ann Coates
August 31, 2012
Rona L. Schwarz August 31, 2012
I knew we'd see this special capture with Gold, Kathy! How very fitting and what a great tribute to Daniel's memory...I think you should make a print and give it to the zoo in his memory. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS TREMENDOUS WINNER! #10302497Tammy Espino August 31, 2012
Glad you got the gold, big congrats!! :) #10302514Sheryl Sturges August 31, 2012
Congratulations on your win! This is precious -- Maybe the zoo would use your photo as some sort of dedication?Great capture and hope to see more from you! #10302518
Robert R. Goodman August 31, 2012
Hi Kathy,A big congratulation on this beautiful win my friend!!! #10302641frank w. degenhardt August 31, 2012
So touching. Congratulations on being a winner my friend. Way to go. #10302770
Bojan Bencic
September 01, 2012
Linda D. Lester
September 01, 2012
Leslie McLain
September 01, 2012
Diane Dupuis September 01, 2012
simply perfect capture!!! congrats!!! #10303183Carol A. Grady September 01, 2012
Huge Congratulations on this Gold winner Kathy. Well deserved my friend! #10303193
Kay E. Mahoney
September 01, 2012
Val Feldman
September 01, 2012
Terry Cervi
September 01, 2012
JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012
Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Kathy!jo ann c. #10303946
John Connolly September 01, 2012
Congratulations on your gold win Kathy! A delightful sight and capture! It is so sad about Daniel! #10304116Renee Doyle September 01, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful capture and winner Kathy!! #10304281Carol L. Fowler September 01, 2012
Big Congrats on the Win!!!! #10304573Carla Capra Anderson September 01, 2012
Congratulations on this touching image. #10304611Jeffrey R. Bange September 02, 2012
Congratulations Kathy on another GOLD winner, I knew the moment that you first posted it that we would be seeing this one again. #10305595
Jill Odice
September 02, 2012
Phyllis H. Burchett September 02, 2012
So happy to see this win gold for you Kathy, big congrats!!! #10305995
Cindy Bendush
September 02, 2012
Laura E. Swan
September 02, 2012
What a wonderful way to honor Daniel! :) Perfect! :))) #10306118
Ellen Hodges September 03, 2012
Congrats again on this toooooo fabulous of a winner, Kathy!!! #10306486
Mary Beth Aiello
September 03, 2012
Julianne Bradford September 03, 2012
Congratulations on your Golden capture Kathy! #10307430
Lydia Williams
September 04, 2012
David M. Montero September 09, 2012
Nicely done! Congratulations on your win Kathy! #10315945Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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