Perfect Camo
by dfriedland

Comment by Makka:
He doesn't look green?

Perfect Camo
by dfriedland

Comment by Troutbear:
Nice DOF

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by dfriedland:
This shot was taken at the Santa Barbara Zoo. This giraffe is well known to locals and always gets a lot of comments. The zoo has a sign posted at the exhibit that reads:

You may have noticed that one of the giraffes at the Zoo has a crooked neck. This giraffe was born at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in July 1986. She arrived at the Santa Barbara Zoo in good health in July 1987. As she matured, her neck developed a small kink, which has increased gradually over the last ten years. This particular giraffe has reproduced at the Zoo and has not shown any signs of pain. We suspect that this kink has formed from an unstable joint in her neck. The unstable joint is most likely due to a benign bony growth near the joint surface. As this mass grows, it will slowly displace the two bones, producing the angle. She functions normally and continually monitored for any signs of pain or changes in her general health.

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by GolferDDS:
Ouch. That looks like it hurts!

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by GeneralE:
Ouch--I'd say so!

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by Riponlady:
ugh! poor thing!. Very unusual capture! sharp detalied

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by Caltrop:
Santa Barbra Zoo - I've seen this guy. Weird that he isn't dead.

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by neophyte:
An unusual capture. I hope the poor animal is ok. The background is a bit distracting. Face is a bit over exposed and I wish it were crispe. Nice comp though...

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
Ouch... that looks a mite bit painful

A Real Pain in the Neck
by dfriedland

Comment by CalliopeKel:
What the heck??