Young Giraffes

Scottwdw

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The young giraffes where out and about on the Kilimanjaro Safari on my last visit. ; The two were born within 4 days of each other last year.

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Here they are following one of the mothers.
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So graceful when loping.
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A nice portrait. ; Even have good leg position.
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I set my camera to 1/500th of a second in shutter priority mode. ; The 28-300VR was set to Action VR mode. I requested and got the last seat in the jeep per others suggestion here on TMIP. ; Very bumpy back there but being able to photograph on both sides and out the back is a huge plus.
 
"jbwolffiv" said:
Nice shots, will have to give the last seat idea a try next time!!!

Must make sure you hold on to your hats, glasses and camera back there. ; It is rougher than the seats closer to the driver.

"hulagirl" said:
I love the little running one. :)

He looked to be running in slow motion if that makes sense. ; Their long legs deceptively cover a lot of ground in a few strides.

"HW" said:
Scott, you always post great stuff but that first one is a step up. it is so 3d. fantastic.

Thank you, Howie! ; Don't have a lot of time on the ride so I have to give a nod to the camera for a smallish aperture for the DOF. ; The layers of the vegetation and the "termite" mounds add to it. ; Another nod to those wonderful Disney Imagineers.
 
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