Comment from supergold
wow! a great entry to my contest; could be the winner;
a bit shy but indeed trying to smile; a very funny pose;
excellent sharp focus with perfect framing and nice colors;

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2016

Thanks :)

Comment from stacey brooks 1969
what a beautiful caption you have taken here perfect for the contest very clear and focused perfectly framed nice back ground best of luck thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2016

Thanks Stacey :)

reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 03-Nov-2016

my pleasure

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A fantastic portrait of the Giraffe posing beautifully for you with those eyelashes some women might think about killing to possess. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
susan

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2016

Thanks Susan ;-)

Comment from MKFlood
is it me or does the giraffe has had one to many drinks...wink. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the giraffe's facial is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks again ☺

Comment from nikman
Not convinced that your subject is smiling, but it's a nice portrait! Your close-up composition works very well here . Exposure and sharpness are both good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks nikman ☺

Comment from PeglegDeb
lol...another fine shot from your day playing hooky at the zoo!

Love how you fill the frame w/ your subject!! ...and caught her at just the right moment so it appears she is smiling at you. Also really like the eye contact and the bit of sparkle you've caught there. Good focus....exposure and crop.

She's delightful! Best of luck w/ this one in the contest.

Deborah

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks Deborah ☺

reply by PeglegDeb on 27-Oct-2016

My pleasure. You did some fine photography that day.

Comment from michiganmike
I just watched a special on giraffes last night and would guess that this is a Rothchilds Giraffe. A nice perspective on him, especially for this contest. Great colors and nice details. Good luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks Mike not sure what type he is ☺

Comment from suep
Nice close up shot of this giraffe. He does look like he's smiling for the camera. I love the details and expression on his face. Nice eyelashes! I love how sharp and in focus he is with the background blurred. Best wishes in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺

Comment from Lajoie Creations
I like how the background is muted so you focus on the giraffe. The head tilt makes the photo interesting and you captured a good composition. I really like how much detail is in the giraffe's face.

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks so much :)

Comment from paulah
Really nice interaction shot. the giraffe's eye contact can almost give one chills, always does for me. Your framing is really nice, with his nearly-smiling lips in that third. Shadows on his forehead and cheeks give nice dimension. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016

Thanks very much :)

reply by paulah on 27-Oct-2016

you are most welcome