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Giraffe on an African Plain
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Giraffe on an African Plain

by Charles Sleicher

Category: FaunaAdded January 25, 200599 views

Land Mammals

Keywords: Masai, giraffe, Africa, Kenya, plain, wildebeest, gnu, landscape, serene, bucolic, landscape, picturesque

Here is a lone Masai giraffe amid a herd of wildebeests with the Mara River Escarpment of Kenya in the background. The striking light was caused by a cloud over the background while the giraffe remained in sunlight.
Image Reference: MGir0319Image Format: 35mm slideImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No