One with the Trees

By enigmaticfaerie written 5/6/08 10:23 AM, published 5/6/08 10:23 AM

I've got a most unusual creature today. Not really unusual, but just unusual looking. Have you ever really stared at a Giraffe? I mean, seriously stared at one?

They're kinda big... and awkward. But that's ok. Every creature is awkward at some point. Giraffes just never seem to grow out of that stage. Which makes them fascinating to watch.

This is the closest I've seen them in my 3 visits. Nashville has three giraffes and typically they stay in the back of the enclosure where, even with my 300mm lens, I can't get nice head shots. But this guy, he got in my face. It was fun, and I think he enjoyed being in the spotlight a little.

Thanks for looking. All kinds of comments are appreciated!

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Old Shot 5/6/08 8:03 AM

You draw on the minds eye! Nice pics!

- Old Shot
Lori Smaltz 5/6/08 10:43 AM

Good angles! I like the awkward shot most.

- american[bohemian] style
Candice 5/6/08 2:19 PM

I love these. I was wondering how they might look in b/w?
BusyB1965 5/6/08 4:43 PM

Very funny expression in Awkard..my fav of these. .IMO--the white background in This and in your face is just a bit stark, takes away from the giraffe...Glad you are enjoying the zoo, have been to Nashville many time but never to the zoo...just will have to see it through your eyes.

- Blessings
Ashton 5/6/08 7:55 PM

Love this set! B&W would be cool I'm thinking!

- Say...CHEESE
The Old Guy 5/6/08 9:12 PM

I like them the way they are. I never saw a black and white Giraffe. Then, what do I know, my brain is used up.

- So shoot already!!
MRQUACKERS 5/6/08 11:16 PM

Wonderful shots.

- A quack with an camera
enigmaticfaerie 5/7/08 6:42 AM

I know B. It was partly cloudy and the clouds just happened to be behind him at the time. I just put them up because I was so freaking close!
And I'll try them in B&W, candice. I could definitely see the 2nd Giraffe looking good in it.

- Film-junkie: Back in 2008
RobinG 5/7/08 11:47 AM

Great shots! I love the giraffes! I have some shots that I took last weekend, have to find the time to get them posted! :o)