I like it too :-). Isnīt it amazing what beautiful eyes the giraffes have? I think you did a very good job in replacing the sky. Very nice work!

You did great with the sky.....If you hadn`t said I wouldn`t have noticed. Looks very good to me. I don`t think he`s got much eating left in that twig though...LOL

Ian :)

Looks great to me! I love your variety of photos! One day IR, one day Animals, one day colour landscapes! Its really refreshing, and full of surprises!

Sorry , No AWWWW on this one.
Now my Egrets are Looking Good Again . LOL.
Thanks for sharing.

E J

Wonderful. Very well done

Try backing away from the wire and zoom in...that helps me focus on the subject and lose the wire, sometimes. I've taken lotsa pics with a wire cage in front and I've found that to be helpful. An example... Hysterical Hairdo . The cage you see behind was also in front. I backed off, zoomed in and focused on my subject...ya can't even see the foreground wire. I can't anyway. Lotsa back 'n' forth, but it works for me. Hope ya don't mind me linking my pic to your pic!!

He's playin' the tree drums I see!!

8~D

Whadda cute fella!! Nice post work!!

Great sky replacement, I wouldn't have known. Look at his baggy eyelids, he seems like one tired little fella. I hope his Mom put him down for a nap after this. Lovely texture you got on his skin, it looks so velvety. You're obviously having a day of cute today, something must have gone right somewhere ;-)

I would never have know about the sky replacement. That's how well you did it! I love the slight look of melancholy on this giraffe and the pose. Fantastic clarity as well. You create magic with your camera my friend. :) + faves

Brilliant idea. I would never have thought of that. Gentle giant.
Pat

Put me in the wouldn't have known category. Hope I'm not sticking my neck out when I say this is a great photo. Good editing Jan.

Tick

the background looks just right. the giraffe has the MOST appealing face! great choice.

And who could tell? I like the way the shot of the giraffe came out too. It is not the usual, which gives it charm.

Very nice work Jan. It does exactly waht is says on the tin!

I knew the sky was a replacement!....but wasn't gonna tell you....maybe I won't now!!!he eh!..

A great piece of work Jan...Giraffes are such adoring animals..they have gorgeous Looooooooong eye-lashes too!

Great work indeed!!well done!!!

Excellent job on this beautiful giraffe. The clarity you've achieved shows off his pretty markings. I had him in voting and had to check him out.

if you wouldn't mention it i wouldn't have seen it ;o)
adorable!

you did a good job with the replacing of the sky:))

Hee hee! Looks like he's fighting with his eyes closed! Was he trying to poke you with that stick??? lol! You were hiding behind that tree trunk to keep'im from knocking that camera out of your hands, weren't you! Ha ha ha! just goofing~ it's a really cute capture Jan and you did fine replacing the fence :)
'Lisa

I love and faved it. In Vienna, they are always where I can not take photos of them, so I am happy, I can at least look at yours.

It may have beautiful Eyes Jan but not as beautiful as those bottomless pools of shimmering light i saw upon your face in Bradford.........OK No more jokes..This and your other uploads are really good in particular the mill one..Who's a clever girlie then...Richie.

Nice shot of him, i like how you caught him with the stick :-)

Yay, a raffie (as my little brother used to call them), my favourite animals and this one's a beauty - straight to the desktop!

I love giraffes. And I adore this photo. :)