Tuesday 7 May 2013

X2

 
Lake Manyara, Tanzania

12 comments:

Kate said...

Giraffes whose lives have crossed...perfect capture!

Arija said...

Did you paint those markings on them?? I have never seen giraffes that look like that. Definitely unusual.

Lindsay said...

Of all the animals I saw in Selous, Tanzania, I liked the giraffes the most. I hadn't realized there was such a variation in their markings. These are beautiful.

Unknown said...

@Arija and Lindsay: Check the diferente markings of several subspecies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Genetic_subdivision_in_the_giraffe_based_on_mitochondrial_DNA_sequences.png

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

Perfect composition.

Sylvia K said...

What an incredible capture! Looks as though they were posing just for you! How interesting to learn that there are different markings on subspecies. I've never seen these before! Terrific!!

Lowell said...

The one on the right, named Magnique, said, "I'll see you back at the ranch."

The one on the left, named Terrique, responded: "Not if I see you first!"

Magnique said, "How would you see me, I'm going to be hiding?"

Terrique replied: "Please! You've got such a big head it will show over the trees!"

Magnique said: "Aw, c'mon. Mom always said you were the one who had a big head."

Terrique: "Yeah, but she also said you were the one with your head in the clouds!"

And they went their separate ways.

Unknown said...

@Lowell: :-)))

Anonymous said...

X marks the spot. great photo op.

Teamgsquare said...

Superb timing . Nice to know about the differential marking on the giraffe

Cezar and Léia said...

Elas são maravilhosas, que bela foto!
Léia

My Unfinished Life said...

such a cool capture :)

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