Is that a baby giraffe he seems kinda small At least they are doing something funny or interesting during your visit. When I go to the Zoo most of the animals are sleeping away dead to the world..cute pic JB!

Neat shot Jim. Reminds me of some of the baseball players with their big old wads of chew in their cheeks.

---Animals in zoos sure do like to stick their tongues out at me!---

Don't blame the giraffe, Jimbob, because it has a reason to do so, LOL.

Thanks for the cute image and the smile mate. Very appreciated on this grey and rainy day here.

Regards, Cornelius.

LOL Very nice shot, Jim, the animals love you, obviously.

It is only the tip of the tongue Jimbob - so he/she sort of likes you. If that big tongue is fully extended then the giraffe hates you. LOL!Nice and clear take - also I like the expression on the giraffe's face.

I wonder why,You being such a nice chap...Those animals can be so rude...Nice shot..R.

Very cute shot - I think the Toledo Zoo ought to hire you as their professional photog - you get great shots.

When I see raspberries in your title, my mouth starts to water. Perhaps that is how this gesture got its name. I'd have said, "Same to you, Buddy". He is mighty cute and well positioned in the frame. Good one, Jimbob!

Haw! You capture wonderful animal 'expressions'. Did you give him a raspberry back?

You should have given him your shades JimboB. It looks like the sun is getting to him. Another great shot from the Land of Ooz.

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Too cute- I love funny animal shots. He seems to have a cheek full of something. I've never seen a giraffe with chubby cheeks.

What an adorable capture this one is, I will be faving this one. Tigs♥ =^..^=

Jimbob - A cute shot - real good timing on this capture. Thad

Hey, Jimbob...

To me this is one of your better zoo shots. I believe this is a female giraffe and that is what they do as part of their mating dance. Those Jimbob pheromones definitely are having an effect on the wild life. And let's face it...she is a sweetie and only has eyes for you.

When I use my HD plug-in stuff, I sometimes end up with crazy background blotches like you have in the background foliage. It starts as noise but you can turn it into less noticeable blotches. If I ever take a wildlife shot this good, I would painstakingly isolate the background and blur the heck out of it. The composition is perfect.

Roger

P.S. Keep in mind that giraffes have more than a long neck and a long tongue. I hope you're man enough for the job at hand.

lol...I love it! Great lighting and a superb close up of this cutie Jim! I won't say anything about its sticking out its tongue at you. You can imagine that!...lol

Hey, nice giraffe there. They are always fun to be around and being that I live in town, the zoo would be the only way. A real cutie there.

Very funny. Beautiful photo, nice close up. Excellent picture.

I have found giraffes to have really long tounges and big beautiful eyes. Great potrait of this lovely animal.

Good capture of this tall, not to handsome animal. He blends right in with his surroundings.

At least you get a reaction Jim!

Thank you for a smile JimBob. This is such a great shot of this giraffe! Mich

Lol..what a funny capture Jim! Love it!

You sure are getting some Priceless shots and perfectly timed.

Perhaps this giraffe simply doesn't like rednecks ! lol, nice shot Jimbob. (o:

I think the giraffe was just teasing you. Another perfectly timed shot, Jim. Excellent.

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lol Very fun and funny post, Jim, I am laughing here! :-)))

A pretty picture of the giraffe. You have photographed the great Jim.
Christer

Another fine zoo shot Jim! Good detail and expression.