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Still Seven Vertebrae
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Challenge: Perspective III (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Location: Fossil Rim, Glen Rose, Texas
Date: Jul 5, 2006
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 11, 2006

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Statistics
Place: 186 out of 379
Avg (all users): 5.3048
Avg (commenters): 6.6000
Avg (participants): 4.8434
Avg (non-participants): 5.6063
Views since voting: 991
Views during voting: 303
Votes: 210
Comments: 8
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 07/20/2006 10:56:47 PM
Originally posted by Melethia:
How in the world did you get this shot? The detail on the eye is excellent - I never knew giraffes had such beautiful eyelashes. Thanks for sharing a perspective most don't get to see!


Since a couple of people took the time to ask--this shot was taken at a drive-through park in TX where the animals are free roaming. I was in one of the park's open air trucks and I snapped the photo as this guy pulled his head away to much the food we'd given him. I have lots of zoo-type shots, so on this trip I was trying to make my shots more interesing. Glad a few folks appreciated it! Thanks!

On a side note, giraffes have very long, thick eyelashes to protect their eyes from acacia tree thorns while they eat the leaves. Neat, huh?! (degree in wildlife biology )
 07/19/2006 07:25:15 PM
How in the world did you get this shot? The detail on the eye is excellent - I never knew giraffes had such beautiful eyelashes. Thanks for sharing a perspective most don't get to see!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/18/2006 12:13:49 AM
How tall are you to be able to get this shot?
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 07/16/2006 12:48:01 PM
Interesting perspective.
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 07/16/2006 07:17:37 AM
looks sad.
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 07/15/2006 11:13:16 PM
Little bit dark around the eye...maybe if you did a flash it would help...but if you were using a telephoto it might not help out that much and also might cause the guy to stampede.
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 07/14/2006 11:29:23 AM
This image is a joy to look at. The detail and sharpness in the eye are captivating. This is in my top 10 for the challenge.
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 07/12/2006 01:50:20 PM
Most definately a unique perspective! Can't think many see eye level with one of these animals!
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