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Outside great animals as tame as the trees, angels high in starlight dancing streets, tuning their colours with indigo and gold


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Old 08-07-2009, 07:50 AM
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wow not easy to take pictures of these tall critters but i think you have done a dandy, love the crossing knecks.
Did you write that prose !!!
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Old 08-07-2009, 08:14 AM
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That's a very nice shot. I love the symetrical harmony of the composition. Very well balanced, but coming from you that's no surprise. Good job.
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Old 08-07-2009, 08:20 AM
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Great shot. I like the perspective of the necks crossing.
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM
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huge ballerinas, deep in their ballet moves.
Your animal shots are simply awesome.
Thanks for sharing, Beach.
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:27 AM
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Amazing animals giraffes, I could watch them for hours and I have, but not once did they ever stand a pose like this for me. Great photo and I love the pose.
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:39 AM
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:43 AM
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Beach, You've done a wonderful job capturing these Magnificent animals. I've seen many pictures of captive animals and many times they are good pictures, but your talent and knowledge of composition and your patience have captured a wonderful moment and a memorable picture.
Thanks for Sharing this with us
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Old 08-07-2009, 12:46 PM
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Beach, I love the crossed necks. they really are what makes the picture....but then, you already knew that, didn't you? I have nothing more to add that hasn't already been said.
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very nice. you must have waited very patiently for the right moment to come
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