Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely close-up shot of the giraffe! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very nice! The focus is excellent! The colors are fantastic! The pose of the giraffe is what is really awesome about this shot :) You have captured personality in this:) Great job and a cyber 6 my friend! :) Merry Christmas :) Lilibug6

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2015

Thanks Lori for the cyber 6 really appreciate your support. Merry Christmas and happy and healthy new year to you and your family. :) Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 24-Dec-2015

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas to you and your family=) Lori

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the curios Giraffe munching away on the Eucalyptus. Oh for eye lashes like that? Artistic composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2015

Thanks again Susan, I really appreciate your support. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
Not being much of a photographer myself the technical phrases in your notes are lost on me but I'm certainly enjoying this big Giraffe's portrait that you've presented us with!
Good Show,my friend!
~ Sean

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2015

Thanks Sean, really appreciate your comments and wishing you a very merry xmas and happy and healthy new year, your support in 2015 has been awesome. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 23-Dec-2015

It's my Pleasure,Mary!
Good holidays to you,my friend!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful nice natural nature scene.Giraffe,lovely face eyes action,horns and body details,b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Cute and candid capture in a lovely diagonal framing.

great pov and narrow dof.

Good details, features and textures.
Creative concept.
Innovative approach.
Imaginative presentation.
Harmonious colors.
Bright lighting.
Sharp focusing.
Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks Dick, appreciate your feedback. Merry Xmas and Happy holidays to you :)

Comment from RachelS135
What a rare and fantastic photograph! I love the detail and clarity of the piece, the priceless expression of the giraffe, and how the beautiful creature really stands out from the background. Wonderful scene captured and great photo!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks Rachel I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: beautiful close up of giraffe
Creativity of presentation: love his pose enjoying his meal
Color Harmony: eye-pleasing natural
Center of Interest: the image is sharp and clean. Great focus on it. Details of the giraffe are clear
Technical Excellence: framing is effective

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much Joel. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot with beautiful colors and excellent details. Sorry you are having trouble with the RAW conversions. Most all processing software can handle these files, but they are a lot bigger than jpegs if that is what you are used to.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks Mike, I was shooting in RAW on my D3100 but apparently Nikon have changed the way it is written with latest D7200 camera and after checking internet it appears Photoshop/Lightroom etc have not caught up with change. Will use JPEG next time and until I find fix as the batchfile conversion has taken several hours :( Cheers Mary