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Swede’s Photographs

Giraffe’s Side View Elegance

Today, my wife and I took a trip to the Gone Wild Safari near Pineville, Louisiana. This small, drive-through animal experience was both fun and relatively affordable. At the gift shop, we paid for admission and bought two large cups of animal food pellets from the cashier. With those in hand, we set off on a short drive, hoping to feed some animals along the way. We didn’t have to wait long—almost immediately after entering the refuge, a large camel approached on the driver’s side, while a curious gazelle appeared on the passenger’s side. Excitedly, we held the cups of food out the windows for the animals to nibble on, but in both cases, the animals had other plans! Each one grabbed a cup of food, leaving us with empty hands and plenty of laughter. The photo I’ve shared is of a Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi)—or so I believe. I’ll be sharing more photos bit by bit in the future.

"This image showcases a stunning profile of a giraffe, with its head turned gracefully to the right, offering a clear view of the right side of its face. The giraffe's prominent, dark brown patches contrast beautifully with its lighter coat, while its delicate features—such as its large, inquisitive eye and perky ossicones—are highlighted against a vivid sky. The slight greenery at the bottom adds a touch of natural context to this elegant portrait." - Copilot
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