gse33
Loc: Southern California
While visiting San Diego Safari Park I was lucky enough to witness and photograph a giraffe being born. From a 6ft drop on it's head to walking away in about an hour.
Ready to drop
Lifting it's head to look around
Trying to stand
Walking into a canyon
phlash46
Loc: Westchester County, New York
Incredible timing! Great series! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
We just had one born yesterday at the Cincinnati zoo.
gse33 wrote:
While visiting San Diego Safari Park I was lucky enough to witness and photograph a giraffe being born. From a 6ft drop on it's head to walking away in about an hour.
Very good Gse33! You were in the right place, at the right time, and used the time wisely. Good job!
G... nice series of shots.
gse33 wrote:
While visiting San Diego Safari Park I was lucky enough to witness and photograph a giraffe being born. From a 6ft drop on it's head to walking away in about an hour.
I guess that long neck helps absorb some of the shock from the drop. Great timing.
Bubu
Loc: Out of this solar system
I love there is a gathering of giraffes around the newborn! Great welcome!
vicksart
Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country
What an amazing series! How fortunate you were to see this, and how fortunate we are that you've shared it.
The SD Wildlife Park is a wonderful place to get photos like this without having to make a long, expensive trip out of the country. They do a great job with their habitats.
Bwarn
Loc: Northern Kentucky
Not sure if you know this but I believe that drop is what reverses their respiratory and circulation to work after birth. Its awesome to see such a wonderful event.
It's fascinating seeing the protective ring formed around the infant. Thanks for sharing something I would never have seen otherwise.
Is UHH great, or what?
FvS
Loc: Netherlands
Amazing series of images.....
Right time right place , compliments... :thumbup:
gse33 wrote:
While visiting San Diego Safari Park I was lucky enough to witness and photograph a giraffe being born. From a 6ft drop on it's head to walking away in about an hour.
Congratulations, great set.
gse33 wrote:
While visiting San Diego Safari Park I was lucky enough to witness and photograph a giraffe being born. From a 6ft drop on it's head to walking away in about an hour.
WOW.......... How Awesome is that!!
I was amazed. Those shots were great. Animals are wonderful.
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