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Uploaded: 05/28/08 12:13 AM GMT
Posers
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Alpacas belonging to a friend. When the Spanish invaded South America some 5 centuries ago, they found very woolly animals with a long neck, called “pacos”. From “el paca” in spanish, the word evolved to Alpaca, which is now the common name, and lama pacos in zoology. Alpacas belong to the Cameloid family, yes, they are related to camels! Alpacas are smaller than Llamas, being about 1 metre high, excluding the neck.They express themselves with a soft "humm" and live 15-20 years. They have been kept in New Zealand since 1989 for their fibre production. It fetches approx NZ$35 a kilo (US$15, £10.30) depending on quality. A female will bear 12 offspring during her breeding life. The babies are called Cria. . . Panasonic DMC-FZ7. Thanks for viewing :) . . . . just thought I would mention - don't get too close to the brown one - it spat at me just after this was taken, fortunately it missed :)

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::Dunstickin
05/28/08 12:23 AM GMT
Geez!...thought you were talkin about me for a minute!..lol..

Yeah, I agree...spitting is a hobby with these...trust me, I have had a few marks to wipe?...

it's a lovely shot Lyn!...A coat made with their wool will keep you warm a cuddly!!!...not, that you aren't now!!
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::moongirl
05/28/08 1:59 PM GMT
I love this guys! I always have a laugh when I see one. A very nice capture, and very glad you stayed dry :)
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carissa =D
::jeenie11
05/28/08 2:22 PM GMT
the presentation on this one is incredible to me! i would have no idea of how to do what you did with the framing/animals out of the frame. the animals themselves are so appealing. great work.
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::0930_23
05/28/08 2:49 PM GMT
Fernando Llama said to tell them hello. I am glad you decided to take that photo down the road. Excellent shot and framing Lyn. You are such an artist.

Tick
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.Ramad
05/28/08 3:12 PM GMT
I like the way they are posing for you:) Very nice image and the framing is tops!
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.Inkeri
05/28/08 4:32 PM GMT
They look Cool..A Lovely shot,Eve..
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.rozem061
05/28/08 6:34 PM GMT
Lovely shot, Lyn!
John
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.TheWhisperer
05/28/08 8:58 PM GMT
This is a lovely shot. They all look like they are smiling! Framed nicely too. Well done!
Ann
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.cynlee
05/28/08 9:22 PM GMT
A bunch of cute faces! I wonder what would have ensued had you spit back at him! lol They seem mighty interested in you.
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.scorpie
05/28/08 10:15 PM GMT
Fabulous presentation of a great capture.
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::100k_xle
05/28/08 10:18 PM GMT
Funny looking animals Lyn.
Love the Frame Job.

E J
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::braces
05/28/08 10:54 PM GMT
Perfect grouping and a great shot of these gorgeous animals.
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::Hottrockin
05/28/08 11:11 PM GMT
8~O

Whadda motley crue them be!! Hehehe!! They're super cute!! Luv the hairdos!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::jcferg99
05/28/08 11:57 PM GMT
Sweet little group. We have some llamas down the road, I'm sure they would like to say "Hi" to their little cousins both equally far from "home".
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::danika
05/29/08 9:29 AM GMT
What a sweet family portrait. I love the llamas expressions. Wonderful capture Eve & I love the framing. Faves!
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::dleuty
05/29/08 10:11 AM GMT
Friendly looking bunch. More and more of these are showing up in our neck of the woods. There's even a couple of 4-H projects that have turned into pets nearby. Well composed informal portrait.
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::boremachine
05/30/08 1:39 PM GMT
haha!
they are lovely, great shot and presentation!
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::Jimbobedsel
05/31/08 2:19 PM GMT
The expressions on the faces is hilarious. Then to think that the brown one spat at you. That's too funny. Great shot.

Jimbob
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DON'T TOUCH THE NOSE!
.OrchidLadyLinda
05/31/08 5:50 PM GMT
~ Posers indeed...adorable capture!
:)
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::PatAndre
06/03/08 12:41 AM GMT
They certainly do have cute faces. One of those white ones has it's ears laid back. He might be a spitter as well. Pat
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::nigelmoore
06/05/08 5:40 AM GMT
It looks like it's getting ready to spit! I like these things, their fringes are so funny. I didn't know you kept them in NZ - wonder if they taste as good as all that lamb you send over here?
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