Mom and baby Giraffe is a photograph by Darren Fisher which was uploaded on February 23rd, 2015.
Mom and baby Giraffe
A beautiful capture of a Mom and her baby Giraffe captured at the Louisville Zoo here in Kentucky. I have used textures and effects to give the... more
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Mom and baby Giraffe
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Darren Fisher
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Photograph - Photography/ Digital Art
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A beautiful capture of a Mom and her baby Giraffe captured at the Louisville Zoo here in Kentucky. I have used textures and effects to give the image the look of a painting.
The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns.
The giraffe's scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. Their primary food source is acacia leaves, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Giraffes are preyed on by lions; their calves are also targeted by leopards, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs. Adult giraffes do not have strong social bonds, though they do gather in loose aggregations if they happen to be moving in the same general direction. Males establish social hierarchies through "necking", which are combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Dominant males gain mating access to females, which bear the sole responsibility for raising the young.
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture and digital special effects, Darren!!! The light and composition are amazing! Congratulations on your features! L/F
Randy Rosenberger
It is truly and honor and a pleasure to let you know that your beautiful piece of artwork that you submitted to the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group has been chosen to be featured and displayed on our homepage featured artists section. Thank you much for sharing and congratulations on your special place of honor. Favorited and Liked this exceptional piece of artwork. Randy B. Rosenberger ( admin. of WFS group )