Masai Giraffe Portrait is a photograph by Morris Finkelstein which was uploaded on February 1st, 2016.
Masai Giraffe Portrait
The Masai Giraffe, also known as Kilimanjaro Giraffe, is the world's tallest animal, with long legs and a long and powerful neck. Males may attain a... more
Title
Masai Giraffe Portrait
Artist
Morris Finkelstein
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Masai Giraffe, also known as Kilimanjaro Giraffe, is the world's tallest animal, with long legs and a long and powerful neck. Males may attain a height of about 17 feet and females may attain a height of about 14 feet. They inhabit lightly wooded areas and bush in both Tanzania and Kenya. They are typically found in herds of 6-12 animals. Their speed may reach 60 km per hour, and is their main defense against predators. They may protect their young against predators such as lions and hyaenas with powerful kicks using their sharp hooves. However, in spite of their efforts to protect their offspring, about 50-75% of their young offspring are killed by predators.
This Masai Giraffe standing in the rain was photographed as a portrait, close up, at the Tarangire National Park, in Tanzania, on 1-11-2016. I used a Nikon D810 camera body and a Nikkor 500mm f/4.0E FL ED VR2 telephoto lens to capture this image.
I am honored that my photograph was featured in Fine Art America groups:
African Theme Artwork, 6-9-2016
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 7-5-2016
Animals Photos Only, 10-13-2016
Our 4-Legged Friends, 10-19-2016
Animals And Birds In The Wild, 10-20-2016
Sold On FAA, 1-20-2017
Art District, 4-17-2017
Animal Photographs, 4-23-2017
Wildlife One-A-Day, 4-23-2017
All About Nature And The Animals, 4-29-2017
500 Views Share Group, 5-9-2020
Images That Excite You, 5-10-2020
Bags, 11-27-2021
A Gorgeous Green - Nature And Photography, 1-12-2024
1000 Views Special Feature, 1-12-2024
10 Plus, 1-13-2024
First Place in FAA Contest
"New Logo for Our 4-Legged Friends"
4-30-2023; Admin. Mariola Bitner
Third Place (tied) in FAA Contest
"Giraffes Congratulations April"
4-21-2017; Admin. Pamela Williams
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February 1st, 2016
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Comments (61)
Morris Finkelstein
Thank you Stefano for featuring "Masai Giraffe Portrait" in your 10 Plus group. Very much appreciated!
Morris Finkelstein
Thank you Dr. Stewart for featuring "Masai Giraffe Portrait" in your A Gorgeous Green - Nature And Photography group. Very much appreciated!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 Views on One Image Group's Special Features Nominations For Promotion #27 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views on One Image Group....L/F/Tw
Morris Finkelstein replied:
Thank you Chris for a Special Feature of "Masai Giraffe Portrait" in your 1000 Views group. Many thanks to my fellow artists for their Nominations!
Antonis Meintanis
Wonderful Great portrait capture dear Morris !! very beautiful colours & details !! 👍 👌Best Wishes !👌favvvvvvvvvv👌