This was the last morning of our trip to Botswana. Much like the first five mornings, a big orange sun rose at six a.m. into a cloudless sky. The sun was still low enough for some decent shots when we came across a solitary giraffe. I was hoping the big guy would entertain us with a drink at the water hole, but he seemed a bit timid, perhaps because he was on his own in an open area and sensed danger. Giraffes put themselves in a vulnerable position when they splay their legs and take the considerable effort to quench their thirst. Instead, I took a few portraits and we moved on. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 130mm) ISO 560, f/22 at 1/20th of a second
What a beautiful picture! The pink sky is so lovely and the giraffe is an amazing combination of grace and gawk. I would love to own this picture. How do I get my hands on one? Great work, Sean.
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great pic. today.
Taller than the trees—tasting the breeze above the rift—dreaming of the sky.
So beautiful and full of peace….
Well, I would certainly rather be there today. Beautiful.
What a beautiful picture! The pink sky is so lovely and the giraffe is an amazing combination of grace and gawk. I would love to own this picture. How do I get my hands on one? Great work, Sean.