SCRATCH! ( IN COLOR)
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You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.
This was taken at the Boise Idaho Zoo, and I love it. I used my Canon EOS, Digital Rebel XT; Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec., F-stop and aperture value F/5.6, ISO 400, Lens was a Canon Ultra Sonic Zoom EF Lens 70-300mm. with Image Stabilizer, 1:4-5.6; Focal Length of lens was 250.0mm; and the Bit Depth was 8.
The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting of only the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad in Central Africa to South Africa.
Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. However, when food is scarce they will venture into areas with denser vegetation. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia growth. They will drink large quantities of water when available which enables them to live for extended periods in dry, arid areas.
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Scott d'Almeida
perfect ;so amazeing ;
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much Scott, it is one of my favs that I took that day.
melant1017
WOW! THis is beautiful, I love it :-)
~A
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thank you so much Antonio for your kind words.
Gregory Ewanowich
Awesome capture Charlene!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks Gregory, I am working hard, going out all I can with my camera somewhere.
naturelover
Fantastic capture- absolutely love it- a fav!!!!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so very much for the comment and the fav, naturelover.
cdudak
Awesome shot, love it! Kay
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Kay: Thank you so much for your comment.
mlynnd
Very cute shot.
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much mlynnd
vadim19
Beautiful work!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Vadim: thank you so much for your support.
Patricia Anne ...
Lovely shot! wow
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Patricia: Thanks for your lovely comment.
Jennifer Resemius
beautiful. I love the color and the framing!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Hi sweetie!!! I am so glad you like it. I thought of my wonderful grandson as I took this. Great for his room, what do you think?
cherylc1
Awwww so precious!!! outstanding capture and detail!!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much for your wonderful kind words, this is actually one of my favorites.
Diane Schuster
I love giraffes and you have brought out such beautiful lines and textures in this wonderful image! Dee
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Diane thanks so much for your wonderful comment. I was so excited over this shot.
Svetlana Sewell
Awww, Great capture!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Svetlana: Thanks so much for commenting.
CherilynJoy
Charlene, this is a great shot with perfect lighting and nice detail! Nice job.
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much for your support Cherilynjoy
Cherubtree
Wonderful capture Charlene..love the colors and comp!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Cherubtree: Thanks so much for your support, it is greatly appreciated.
NeilAlderney
Love the image & the title!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Neil Thanks again, for your comment, and for commenting on the title.
janeymac
gorgeous capture , such a gentle image!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Janey: Thanks so much for a lovely comment.
LudaNayvelt
just lovely
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much Luda
Colleen Battis...
this is a perfect capture :)
Please enter this into our Funny Kritters group and check out our challenges!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much Collen, I never thought it would fit into funny kritters, thanks for letting me know.
Mia1
awh, so very sweet. Beautiful :o)
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Thanks so much for all your support my friend
Carol Barona
Fantastic! Wow, perfect detail and color!
Charlene Aycoc... replied
Carol thanks so much this is one of my favorites.