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Reticulated Giraffe
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Reticulated Giraffe

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 16, 201472 views5 comments
This young one posed nicely in the "jungle" of Meru National Park, Kenya
EOS 1DX
200 - 400 mm F4 with 1.4EX at 560mm
F7.1
ISO 800
1/1250

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on July 16, 2014 at 4:46 AM
It makes a nice change to see giraffe in amongst the palm trees of Meru rather than on the open plains.
The Reticulated is also one of the most beautiful giraffe species.
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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on July 16, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Very nice capture. This guy really stands out against the palms. Well done.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 16, 2014 at 5:37 PM
Yes this is an interesting pose. I think if I had only one giraffe image, however, I would want it to include the trademark long legs as well as that long neck. Techs look fine.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 16, 2014 at 6:07 PM
What a neat setting and an excellent comp Ken :toast:
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 17, 2014 at 3:03 AM
Thanks everybody for your comments :toast: :toast:
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