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Sunset Giraffe

Sunset Giraffe

By this time I had tried to catch a giraffe against the sunset for about 6 months, every time the situation I found myself in was not the perfect shot, I got on...
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By this time I had tried to catch a giraffe against the sunset for about 6 months, every time the situation I found myself in was not the perfect shot, I got one shot and managed to get the one I liked, it must be the best feeling once you take the photo and without even looking at it you know....
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camera

NIKON D3100

settings

settings

Aperture f/22.0 ISO 400 Shutter 10/8000

upload_date

upload_date

May, 2013

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167

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+10

Awards

Top Choice

Superb Composition

All Star

Exceptional Contrast

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Categories

Awesome silhouette !!

wonderful silhouette

Platinum

Love it. Unusual way to photo a giraffe.

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