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Necks WC672

by Jim Lockhart

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 19, 2015185 views4 comments
Thought this WC needed another animal representative to show off its patterns. Taken a year ago at the Naples Zoo in Naples, FL. I framed the shot just as you see it here because I liked the intersection of the necks while leaning down for a snack. Sharpened and increased brightness a bit in post.
Nex-6, ISO 320, f/6.3, 1/320, Sony zoom telephoto at 270mm equiv, HH.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome and thanks for viewing.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Sandra M. Apel on February 19, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Jim, I was waiting for someone to submit a zebra, or cheetah or giraffe! Thanks for not disappointing. I like the creative composition, the play of the feathery mane against the smooth hide and the sharp detail of it all. Nicely done! :smile:
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Comment posted by John Tobias on February 19, 2015 at 8:49 PM
Jim, I like this because it shows the giraffes in a horizontal composition instead of a vertical. Nicely taken. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 19, 2015 at 9:10 PM
This is a way cool look at two giraffe's, Jim, the pattern mimicry and the warm tones work really well. I have to admit that it took a couple of looks before I realized what I was looking at. Yes, the mane is a great addition.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 20, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Hi John :wavey: A very creative composition. showing interesting lines and patterns :smile:

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments