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Giraffa camelopardalis


Giraffa camelopardalis
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2637 W: 76 N: 6667] (26614)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-15
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Kruger National Park
Date Submitted: 2008-02-26 6:19
Viewed: 561
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,300 kilograms (3,000 pounds). The record-sized bull was 5.87 m (19.2 ft) tall and weighed approximately 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Females are generally slightly shorter, and weigh less than the males do.

The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad to South Africa.

Giraffes can inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. They prefer areas enriched with acacia growth. They drink large quantities of water and, as a result, they can spend long periods of time in dry, arid areas. When searching for more food they will venture into areas with denser foliage.

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
15/10/2007 06:54:59
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/640Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F6.3
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
250
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
Standard
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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7973)
  • [2008-02-26 8:25]

Hi Annick,

Real safarishot. I like to see giraffes in an environment like this. Its where they belong. Is it yelling at you??

regards,
Zeno.

Hallo Annick.
Fijne kleuren en goed scherp deze Giraffe met een mooie gezichtsuitdrukking, voegd net iets meer toe aan de foto.
Mooi dat de Giraffe ook zo opgaat in zijn leefgebied.

groet Gert

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2008-02-26 12:56]

Hi Annick. Great pose from this beautiful animal. good detail which shows the markings so well natural looing colours. well done TFS.
Nick.. interesting notes thanks.

Bonsoir Annick
Quel beau safari, que l'ensemble de tes photos!
la girafe fait partie des animaux élégants et curieux à mes yeux.
Merci pour ces photos
Laurent

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 1 N: 4156] (13964)
  • [2008-02-26 18:47]

Hello Annick,
Look at that big black tongue, WOW, sure glad he is not sticking it out at the great photographer taking his picture. Outstanding capture my friend in nice natural surroundings.
Rick

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 923 W: 4 N: 2310] (10776)
  • [2008-02-27 1:22]

Annick very intersting shot. Such a superb angle and nice view. Ganesh

Hello Annick
An other good capture , with nice surroundings' color
Well done
Albert

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4804] (21334)
  • [2008-02-28 4:26]

Hello Annick, great pose of the giraffe! Very impressive with a very good composition and very good technical elements. Thanks!

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-02-29 20:56]

Hello Annick

A well composed shot,the vertical look lends itself well to this tall animal.
The focus is sharp with excellent details.
Wonderful colours.
The POV is super.
I think it is telling you something!
TFS

Rob

Bonjour Annick,magnifique photo de cette girafe,j'aime beaucoup la composition et les couleurs,bravo et merci de partager.
Martine

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