Comment from Sange
Nice capture Mary. It is actually common for giraffes in captivity to lay Down or sit.
They have no predators at zoos. They will even sleep for a few hours lying down. They constantly need to adjust positions due to circulation.
In the wild, they rarely sit because they need to be on their feet to run from danger.
Nice capture of this family all huddled close.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2014

Thanks again had no idea they sat down in captivity appreciate info Cheers Mary

Comment from Angelb73
Wow what a great photograph. Sure wished I lived close to capture these. Great coloring texture depth and clarity nice work well done

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for your positive feedback - if you come to Australia (Adelaide) happy to show you our beautiful zoos. :) Mary

Comment from supergold
a great and unusual capture: have been often on safaris in Africa but never seen giraffes resting or evening bowing their heads, except for drinking;

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks again :) Mary

Comment from DavidP
With those long legs it probably hard for them to get up and down from the ground. Neat shot of these giraffe's Mary. I always enjoy seeing them when we visit a zoo. Saw a three week old baby at the San Diego zoo about three years ago and it was one big baby at six feet tall. They look as if they don't have a care in the world and are very relaxed in their enclosure. Good photo!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks so much David, they had a baby at Dubbo Zoo think it was bit older than 3 weeks they are so long and gangly. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
A very pleasing scene as this family seems to be having quality time together. Good focus and frame as they pose for you. A colorful look.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks George, really appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from memephotos
natures art work in the subject the giraffe alone the dark brown & cream roads defining their pattern .
Like how each animal has a different pose .
Colour focus frame light subject all good
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback.

reply by memephotos on 20-Oct-2014

your welcome

Comment from GaliaG
I thought a girrafe never seats, thanks for correcting my mistake

good lighting, focus and story telling

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your positive feedback.