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Llama in color


Llama in color
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Copyright: Ruud Blok (ruudblok) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2076 W: 837 N: 2241] (21151)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-30
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Exposure: f/11, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-02 5:17
Viewed: 234
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The llama is a South American camelid, widely used as a pack animal by the Incas and other natives
of the Andes mountains. In South America llamas are still used as beasts of burden, as well as for the production of fiber and meat.The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is between 5.5 feet (1.6 meters) to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall at the top of the head. They can weigh between approximately 280 pounds (127 kilograms) and 450 pounds (204 kilograms). At birth, a baby llama (called a "cria") can weigh between 20 pounds (9 kilograms) to 30 pounds (14 kilograms). Llamas are very social animals and like to live with other llamas as a herd. Overall, the fiber produced by a llama is very soft and is naturally lanolin free. Very intelligent, llamas learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, llamas can carry about 25%–30% of their body weight for several miles
Llamas originated from the central plains of North America about 40 million years ago. They migrated to South America and Asia about 3 million years ago. By the end of the last ice age (10,000–12,000 years ago) camelids were extinct in North America.[3] As of 2007, there were over 7 million llamas and alpacas in South America and, due to importation from South America in the late 20th century, there are now over 100,000 llamas and 6,500–7,000 alpacas in the US and Canada.
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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3342 W: 681 N: 1922] (16089)
  • [2008-07-02 5:51]

hehehe, funny picture !

thanks,
v
ps.A bit of noise in the sky ?

Howdy Ruud!
Very funny picture. Original composition. Good POV. Good shot.
Regards!

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3254 W: 375 N: 2703] (11618)
  • [2008-07-02 8:59]

Beautiful compo, Ruud, and a perfect backdrop for this shot. I like the red ribbons on it ears too. A simple shot, but beautiful in its simplicity.
TFS

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3048 W: 568 N: 3412] (15117)
  • [2008-07-02 9:09]

Hi Ruud,
What a good composition!
Excellent colors and brightness!
The red ribbons in the wind add an very interesting touch!
Bravo! Annie

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1092 W: 119 N: 1914] (9484)
  • [2008-07-02 12:54]

hahahah a nosy one!!

At first I thought there might be a bit too much of the blue stuff here Ruud, but on second thoughts... I like it!
Nice compo and great bright colors.

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3183 W: 224 N: 6855] (27193)
  • [2008-07-02 18:52]

I like your composition Ruud, the cream fur and red ribbons stand out so well against the blue sky - the sky's a bit noisy though!
Cheers
Janice

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1679 W: 0 N: 1] (10933)
  • [2008-07-03 3:16]

Hallo Ruud
Prachtige comp. Hij komt mooi het beeld in.
Gr Jos

Do you know why the ears are decorated? I guess for the same reson people decorate their cars...?

Regards,
Randy

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  • S-moon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 254 W: 29 N: 238] (1529)
  • [2008-07-03 12:05]

Erg gaaf die witte lama tegen een helder blauwe lucht! De roze touwtjes geven een mooi extra kleurig tintje.
Goede compositie en belichting.

TFS Groetjes Simone

Fantastic idea great sky, I adore to be in the andes taking shots under such a magical sky.

Tyanne

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