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Rothschild's Giraffe


Rothschild's Giraffe
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-13
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 77mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South Island Winter Holiday 2005
Date Submitted: 2005-08-14 4:19
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Points: 35
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Rothschild's Giraffe

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Giraffidae

Genus & Species: Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi

APPEARANCE Rothschild's giraffes have the basic appearance of any giraffe subspecies: long legs, a long neck with seven vertebrate, and a leopard-like coat. The main trait that distinguishes the Rothschild's giraffe from the others is the colour of its coat. The coat is pale and thickset when compared to the Masai giraffe, the patches are less jagged and anywhere below the knee is usually unmarked. Rothschild's giraffes reach heights of 5.5 m (18 ft) and weights of 1200 kg (2700 lbs). They have a long tongue used to clean their eyes and ears. Five skin-covered ossicorns are arranged on the top of the head, with a boss in front and two pairs behind it. Rothschild's giraffes have a life expectancy of 20-30 years.

HABITAT Rothschild's giraffes are found in wooded plains or shrubs and thickets in several countries south of the Saharan desert, including Kenya. They have been exterminated throughout much of their former range.

FOOD The Rothschild's giraffe is herbivorous and feeds on thorny acacia trees and other plants by grasping the leaves with its long tongue. They eat throughout much of the day and consume a daily amount of 30 lbs of leaves. The males feed from the top

branches and the females from the lower branches, giving the trees a distinct appearance.

BREEDING Rothschild's giraffes become sexually mature between the ages of 3-5. There is no mating season; they can mate any time of the year. The gestation period is 14-16 months with one calf being born. The young are born with all five horns, or ossicorns, a rarity among mammals.

ENEMIES Lions, hyaenas and leopards are the main enemies of the calves, whereas poachers hunt the fully grown to be made into tourist mementos. All have greatly declined the giraffes' numbers.

CONSERVATION Breeding programs have been successful in many Australian zoos. Three young have been born at Perth Zoo, and Melbourne Zoo and Orano Park Wildlife Trust are also trying to breed this subspecies.

RELATIVES Rothschild's giraffe is one of nine subspecies of the giraffe and is related to the okapi.

The above obtained from http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/deer/rothschild.html

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 12:46 p.m.
Date: 13th August 2005
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/45
F-Stop: F/22
Focal Length: 100mm
ISO: 100
Original file type: Digital Raw
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Hello Pam,

Very good portrait of this giraffe! Excellent details and good contrast with background.TFS

Very nice picture, Pam.
The exposure are great. Good details and composition.
Well done.

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  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 48 N: 347] (2887)
  • [2005-08-14 6:59]

Hi Pam,

Very good capture of an impressive head.
Very good details and an excellent note.

Thanks,

Hendrik

Great shot, Pam. Sorry you couldn't look it in the eyes ;)

Thanks for the very good note!! I learned a lot today!!
The rest has been said.

TFS
Riaan

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2005-08-14 7:21]

Hi Pam,
I really like the typical arrogant look of this giraffe. The blue background makes it very special.
Well done.


Zeno.

Nice shot Pam. I like this blue sky BG, it works well here. Very good exposure, details and comp. An excellent note, Well done!

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-08-14 11:53]

Excellent portrait pam. The contrast is just amazing. Really well done.
Regards Toni

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6166] (21070)
  • [2005-08-14 13:21]

Fantastic shot of this giraffe head. Very sharp details and wonderful contrast with BG. Love the expression on him. How did you manage to take a shot of his head at eye level?
Well done and TFS. : )

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2005-08-14 14:33]

very nice one Pam,
the crop is fantastic, the contrast with the blue sky is very nice, the pov is good and the composition is a succes, very good job Pam,
gr. jaap

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-08-14 17:16]

Ah, what an attitude! Nice portrait, lighting looks a bit harsh though (high noon or a tad too much sharpened?). Composition is excellent and well focuses on the expression. Suggest to bring out the bit of highlight in the eye some more, to make it look more 3D.
Well done!
Gabi

Great shot Pam,
Good detail and great POV. Nicely exposed. Well composed. good framing, good colours & Well captured, thanks for posting.

Nice portrait, Pam. The giraffe is one of my favorite wild animals and you captured the indifferent giraffe expression very well. I had the opportunity recently to see a six week old Rothschild and he was already six feet tall :-) Thanks for sharing a wonderful shot!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-08-15 4:10]

Hello Pam!
Very nice portrait.Colors,sharpness,clear details and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Nice portrait shot Pam, great sharpness and good POV, well captured too. Thanks for sharing.

Hello Pam!
Wonderful portrait.Crisp clear details,sharpness,expression on face and POV are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

Hi Pam,

This is a very nice picture of this bull giraffe. The picture is very sharp, and the DOF is excellent. Well done and thanks for sharing.

Jan-Hendrik

Hi Pam,
This shot has lot's of impact due to the vivid colors contrast and your clever choice of close framing. Very good pose of the animal. I didn't know this species was existing amongst the other giraffe. Are they also in the banking business? (just kidding!). Thank you for sharing this rare one.

Hi Pam,

Very nice portrait of this giraffe! Excellent details and good contrast with background.
TFS

Biswarup

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