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Kiss me!!!


Kiss me!!!
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Barral (pikas) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 9 N: 281] (1100)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-31
Categories: Pets
Camera: Canon EOS 450D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, 58mm UV Hama Filter
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Zoo Photography 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-03 5:38
Viewed: 572
Points: 76
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this photo in Lisbon Zoo. It was the first visit to the zoo with my 2 years old daughter.

It was a weekend very pleasant!!!

I saw this beautiful giraffe and decided to submit it to all TL friends...

The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,700 kilograms (3,800 pounds). The record-sized bull, shot in Kenya in 1934, 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.

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Hello Mario,

I will not kiss this lovely giraffe because she seems to be suffering from "blue tongue" disease - maybe just a hug!
Well, the animal seems to have posed for you; maybe a tad of conceitedness, eh!
Thanks for sharing,
Esperança

Hello Mario,
Well;) I am not sure I am going to kiss her ( him:)
But 2 points You and this giraffe earned;)
Thanks for sharing.

Siarhei

Hi Mario,

Considerably very close to this animal when you captured it .
Sharp and good timing . .
Nicely composed . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hello Mario. Excellent mugshot at this giraffe. Good focus in well balanced framing in sharp detail. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-04 0:25]

Dear Mario,
Great capture
Beautiful perspective
TFS
Have a wonderful day
Friendly Greetings
Rosa

Hi Mario,
So sweet
Excellent capture
Very well done
Thanks
Burak

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1153 W: 2 N: 842] (10531)
  • [2008-09-04 4:28]

I wouldn´t ! hehehe!!!
O título enquadraria na categoria HUMORÍSTICA !
Ótima composição, Mário! Parabéns!
Certa vez postei (em close) um hipopótomo para o TE e para o TL. Deu o que falar! :-)))
Um abraço, tudo de bom!
Nivaldo

Good morning Mario,
I do like your composition here as it features the giraffe's elegant and long neck and the sticking tongue. I showed this image to my 7-year nephew who utterred 'two thumbs up'. My compliments, Danilo

Ola Mario,
Bonito portrait,boa composicao i nitidez.
Parabens e abraco,
Ralf

Hi Mario,
Excellent POV. of this giraffe and pose, lovely colors and sharp picture, Nice perpective and details. very well done.
Michel

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1302 W: 0 N: 2586] (20765)
  • [2008-09-04 5:57]

Hello,

Volontier, elle est très belle et comme j'aime beaucoup les animaux, elle a une superbe langue, elle de délecte de sa pâutre, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Ola Mario



Tempos atras eu tive tempo para ir ao Zoo de
São Paulo, eu pude ver tambem estas bonitas
girafas com teus filhotes.
Um belo tiro, e grande close dela.
mas eu não vou beijar ela, ok!
Grande Abraço.

Sergio

hello Mario,
Great shot of this giraffe with excellent colour and detail.
I did not realise they had a blue tonque. I learned something today.
TFS, joni

Hi Mario..nice shot of this great animal...nice light and details.

Roger

later

Boa noite Mario
Fantastica captura.
A girafa tem um olhar atrevido. Muito feliz. Espero que a petiz tenha adorado
Um abraço
Teresat

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4248 W: 414 N: 6735] (42365)
  • [2008-09-05 4:38]

Hi Mario

Lol! Superb use of a shallow dof on the long necked giraffe, with good colour & sharpness. Tfs!

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-09-05 4:50]

Hi Mario,
She seems ready for the photograph with its small malicious air :) Lovely portrait of this giraffe with perfect details and natural colors. Good work. Have a nice week-end
Diane

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2733 W: 412 N: 2987] (32833)
  • [2008-09-05 5:27]

merhaba dear Mario...
Beautiful shot and colors, lovely portrait...
selamlar

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2008-09-05 5:36]

Hi Mario...
Great art photo..!
Fine colors, image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
Georg

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2008-09-05 6:53]

Hi Mario,
Nice close-up on this giraffe!
She has a saucy look with her black tongue!
Funny wink! Bravo! Annie

:)

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2025 W: 144 N: 3404] (13633)
  • [2008-09-05 7:51]

hi Mario

Nice macro shot, what a long and thin neck! This certainly looks very different in close up view.

Quiz : How to know if male or female?

tfs, bill

Hi Mario,

It is always great to go with the kids to the Zoo - not too sure about the "kiss - me" part!

Lovely moment captured here.

TFS
Els

Tão fixe! :)

ok :))) Mmmmmmmmmmma! :)))) - for the giraffe
Hi dear friend,
great title for it!
Nice close up and excellent timing for the shot.
Have a lovely WE.
Ioana

Olá Mario!

hahahaha esta da mesmo vontade de rir :P
que olhar mais maroto que ela tem!
bem e não sabia que as girafas tinham a lingua preta!
Adorei mesmo, POV perfeito ;)

grande abraço,
Marco

Hi Mario,
Very funny picture,well captured and presented
Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Amigo Mário!
Bela fotografia!
Cores e luminosidade bem conseguidas.
Pormenores bem nítidos.
Será que a girafa estava a deliciar-se com a "papinha" ou estava a deitar-te a língua de fora para a fotografia?!!
Espero que tenhas passado um belo dia!

Grande abraço
Ricardo

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1631 W: 118 N: 2816] (11348)
  • [2008-09-08 11:26]

Olá Mário
Título engraçadíssimo para ume foto muito bem humorada. Muito bem sacada, com enorme dose de humor, com um detalhe excelente, e igualmente excelentes cores.
I don't kiss you (for obviuos reasons) but I give you my two pints with a smile. mb

Bonjour Mario,

un joli portrait animalier que celui de cette girafe, avec de beaux détails et une superbe lumière la mettant bien en valeur!!!
Amitiés
Odile

Olá amigo Mário,

Mais uma excelente foto.
Desta vez o alvo foi a girafa atrevida.
Boa composição e definição.

Hello Mario,
Beautiful portrait of lovely giraffe.
I liked diagonal composition and light,
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Mario
Good job with the backlighted, no problem with the high contrast. Like the capture of the tongue at work.

Dan

Merhaba
Good compo.. :)

Kerem

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  • Jonela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 377 W: 2 N: 378] (2767)
  • [2008-09-15 13:06]

Ola Mario,
Great POV I love the colours but would think twice about giving it a kiss. Well done and TFS.
Jon

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1492 W: 23 N: 0] (11816)
  • [2008-09-16 1:32]

Hi my friend...
Beautiful shot...
Nice moment :-)
Regards...
Andro

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 31 N: 3066] (12438)
  • [2008-09-16 6:40]

HI Mario
Kiss this giraffe.....not on your life, I have seen them at the zoo slobber too much, but I'd be willing to pet it providing it brings its head down to my level.
I like how you just captured the head with the slip of the tongue at the photographer.
Dot

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 11 N: 1087] (4376)
  • [2008-09-16 19:38]

Hi Mario,
Great shot. I don't think I've ever seen a giraffe this up close before. Nice POV and the detail is wonderful. I have 5 daughters and love going to the Zoo. My 5 and 3 year olds have a great time as do I just hanging out with them.
Regards,
Kevin

Later

Hi Mario,
A very funny title for this photo. THe animal shows us his tongue to actually kiss you.
Great pov you had. It seems as if the head is comming out of the photo. Good job done. Good colors and clarity too.
greetings,
Joop!
p**

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 32 N: 90] (4023)
  • [2008-09-18 4:11]

Hello Mario!
I've seen a giraffe once in my life and i liked it very much,reallly tall animals :D even babies :D

Great shot and you caught it in a funny position with it's toungue out :D :Pgreat

Have a beautiful day!

Alexandra

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