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Flower Girl
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Copyright: Stefan Kardos (stevkds) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 374 W: 11 N: 414] (1645)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-19
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1 D MK III, Canon 300mm f2.8 + 1.4 extender
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-16 13:12
Viewed: 491
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Masai Giraffe, also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe is the biggest subspecies of giraffe. Masai giraffe have jagged spots on their bodies. Originally the masai giraffe lived throughout Africa but currently, due to loss of habitat and deforestation, the giraffe only lives in Kenya and Tanzania. As a land dwelling mammal, the giraffe is unable to survive long in the open sea, lakes, oceans etc. They can however, swim for short periods of time.
There is no seasonal breeding season for the giraffe. A masai can get pregnant at age 4. They also give birth standing up. About 50 to 75% of the calves die in their first few months due to predators. Even though many calves die, the mother will try to stab predators such as hyenas or lions with its sharp hooves. This action may injure or kill a predator quickly; the masai giraffe's kick is strong enough to crush a lion's skull or shatter its spine.
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4449] (13290)
  • [2008-03-16 13:18]

Hi Stefan

Good to see a posting from you again. Lovely shot - good composition and POV with really nice colour. Well observed and captured.

James

Hi Stefan,

I love that this was taken in the wild and at the same time is a very intimate portrait. The flower is wonderful. Nice work!

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1150 W: 15 N: 2074] (12392)
  • [2008-03-16 13:48]

Hello Stefan great image nice colour and details are fine. DOF is great. The background is perfect I like the natural surrounds must have been a wonderfull experience seeing nature in the Serengeti. rgds Necip

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  • soccer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 0 N: 493] (1717)
  • [2008-03-16 23:58]

Stefan,

A well composed pic that has a good DOF, OOF BG, Sharpness, POV, detail and clarity.
TFS,
Sheriff

Hi Stefan.
Simply great shot taken with great equipment by huge master. I like all in the picture. Amazing and pleasant rich colour palette. Bokeh is really fantastic as well as the details of the animal, its food and some vegetation. Pictured scene is so attractive at whole. Composition and framing are perfect too. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi Stev, lovely portrait of beautiful giraffe, wonderful details and excellent sharpness, perfect focus, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Stefan,
Very good flower girl photo.
You provided a wonderful background.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Stefan,

That's a great shot. I love the composition here - its is very unique. You've done a wonderful job presenting this magnificent animal. The pose, composition and background all make for one enjoyable image. Great work and TFS !

Best Regards,

Martin

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