hey paul! :) great shot here -- very touching and beautiful. a 'close encounters' moment to be sure, but simply a wonderful and powerful gesture of communion between animal and man!

5 Sep 2008 12:13pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

This is really sweet. Giraffes always seem so gentle.

5 Sep 2008 12:26pm

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

They both have babies! This image wouldn't have near the pizazz without this human component. I love how her hair is flipped back - it creates a great line in the composition.

5 Sep 2008 10:16pm

One from Açores, Portugal

Excellent definition image and beautiful giraffes.

6 Sep 2008 3:48am

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

great shot Paulski! well captured!

6 Sep 2008 7:34am

Disoriented from Grinnell, IA, United States

The grass did get in the way a bit, but nice capture regardless. =D

6 Sep 2008 2:02pm

Peter from Antwerp, Belgium

Funny shot. Great timing!

6 Sep 2008 3:48pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

Great capture - a moment that little girl won't forget for awhile I bet!

7 Sep 2008 1:48pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

That face must look gigantic to a baby, Giraffes are lovely looking animals. You got this shot just right.

8 Sep 2008 1:19am

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F/8.0
ISO 100
110 mm