The Things I See
The (so called) Troublemaker II
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 24 November 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
There are many marks on his hide that look like scars and puncture marks on his hind quarters. However, I'm no expert and don't know for sure what they are or how they got there. However, I am suspicious.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Looks like this guy has been pumping some Iron. That could be trouble. Nice Image.
24 Nov 2008 6:25am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wonderful markings. Well done. Maybe he is a trouble maker... and those are scars of battle with other giraffes? I hope so.
24 Nov 2008 10:35am
@Betty: Now that is an optimistic view I hadn't considered. Hope you are right!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful sense of the texture of hide here. Nice image!
24 Nov 2008 11:44am
willow from Chelsea, United States
I love this!!!! The detail is incredible and the lighting really enhances the rich colors of his skin. I'm gonna go with scrapes against trees as a cause of his scars - surely he wouldn't get into giraffe fights?!!!
24 Nov 2008 11:46am
@willow: Don't be so sure about the giraffe fights. I saw him get into a brew ha ha while we were there. However, if the scars were from other giraffes, I would expect the scars to be all over his body and not just on his sides and hind. His neck has no scars. Likewise, if the scars are from trees, I would expect them on his neck as well. But, like I say, I'm no expert. You could be quite right. Thanks for all your comments Willow!
zOOm from Paris, France
I love this ! Animal skins are so interesting... great close-up ! Good eyes.
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24 Nov 2008 11:52am
@zOOm: Great minds think alike! :0)
Les from Lincoln, United States
I agree with zOOm - animal skins are so interesting. This one looks far tougher than I imagined it would. Nice close-up, Willow!
24 Nov 2008 12:06pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Oh what a sad thought...Poor thing. I hope abuse is not the case.
Beautiful shot though.
24 Nov 2008 12:09pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
I love this close-up. Such rich colour and texture. I certainly hope this beautiful animal is not being abused. Doesn't look like anything fresh. excellent image
24 Nov 2008 2:05pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Let's see what Craig is up to ... hmmm ... cool shot!
24 Nov 2008 3:47pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Maybe he isn't the trouble maker. Maybe years of being bullied made him finally snap.
24 Nov 2008 4:23pm
StépHane°° from Lyon, France
Hi Craig' ! Great shot with interesting details ! Great lighting too ! Bye !
24 Nov 2008 6:00pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Outstanding detail! Great colour and lighting... makes you wonder what's going on behind those fences when no one is looking.... hmmmm
24 Nov 2008 6:34pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
They are such beautiful creatures, I don't think i've ever seen so many together before!
I hope that these aren't the result of the whips too, that would be so sad. :(
24 Nov 2008 8:22pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I sure hope your suspicions are unfounded . . those makes could be the results of just the normal rough and tumble of the giraffe world. Like I say, that is my hope.
24 Nov 2008 11:06pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I love this shot, really makes you look at the form of these strange beasts, as we tend to look at their necks and ignore the interesting shape of their body.
25 Nov 2008 12:53am
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
This is absolutely great...the shapes and lines and the detail are fantastic
25 Nov 2008 2:08am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love your whole series... she says as she tries to do some catching up... I never realized they had such a baggy hide. Great detail, Craig!! And sometimes the afternoon light can really add dimension to a shot with so much texture.
25 Nov 2008 4:49am
Sony DSLR-A350
1/250 second
F/4.5
ISO 100
55 mm