Tall sunset by busi2ness
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
I sometimes wonder why so many people find the giraffe such an appealing creature. Here is a view captured at sunset during my many strolls in the bush not wanting to miss a thing in Africa before the darkness sets in. A time which goes totally lost to the camera and in most cases the eye. Night time is a time for sounds and smells and sadly is lost to share.
This dedicated to all you giraffe fans.
Thank you for comments on my previous mating lion upload:
Comments (81)
Buffalo1
Beautiful image!
CavalierLady
Stunning image, the light really is spectacular! Perhaps ordinary to you, but exotic and special to us!
jocko500
this is wonderful
beachzz
Breathakingly beautiful, what a magic land you're in!!
evielouise
They are above all I think that is why?? Love your sunsets and I wonder if I will ever get there wow !~5++++
kgb224
This is an amazing capture Oom Piet.This one is being added to my favorite list immediately.
goodoleboy
An image so spectacular that I feel ill equipped to find the proper words to describe it, Piet.
mbz2662
Great shot.. You made me smile :)
orig_buggy
This is wowwww ...ditto to all the above!!!
Katraz
Great shot the giraffe adds to the atmosphere.
Minda
excellent image and beautiful sunset piet!!
elfin12u
Perhaps you wonder about the enchantment because they are so common to you!!! More so like a seagull, rabbit, Mexican whooping llama or gray squirrel to us. Maybe because all you've encountered, are living free and in the wild, or wild like, where our opportunity lies with meeting those, having grown up. raised and fed and gawked upon by humans. You've probably never experienced a random, somewhat thrilling episode with one of these magnificent animals, batting those long lashes, arching that beautiful long neck in for a lingering ki....ok, I'm sure you get the point. All that aside, this is a beautiful shot of the sun, sighing its last breath for the night, more magnificent than what we commonly see on this side of the world. The giraffes presence makes your photo so much more apt for us, it belongs there, and makes the scene better....again, for us! I'm guessing that there was maybe two/three minutes left before all was dark. This really is a great shot!! Thanks much for the share.
elfin14doaks
I know you don't think you are an awesome photographer, but you're using two rules that are taught in photography, and you do it flawlessly. This is an amazing shot.
npauling
Ooh wow, you captured the giraffe and the sunset beautifully. Lovely colouring.
lucindawind
gorgeous!
danapommet
Breathtaking sunset Piet. With the giraffe - Exceptional. Dana
Chaosphoto
Well, that worked out very nicely Piet :)
Santa29Klaus
such a stunning picture!
Osper
Cool pic. Done just right!
Bebe160
Très joli tableau!
anahata.c
haven't been in your wonderful gallery for a bit (have been offline for a while, in fact) and I came here after seeing tara's painting of it: Piet, it's a very articulate near-night shot, you caught details of the giraffe's coat, you caught the striations of the sky beautifully, you caught the balance between light and deep dark beautifully, and the trees feel like chimeras, perhaps because of the focus choices you made. Quite nice. The posture of the giraffe is nice too, you caught him emerging out of the dark. A fine photograph, and it's good to be back here again...
VelvetMoxie
Because it is magestic, Piet--grace, speed, a symbol of freedom...should I go on? LOL! A wonderful share of a time that can be missed entirely in a matter of minutes. Absolutely wonderful!
YorkBerlin
wonderful image greetings York Made in Berlin
mickeyrony
Hooooo…. Impeccable my friend. Worthy of large documentary like. I adore the power of the night which approaches. Mile Cheers and smiles. A work enjolor for the eyes and the spirit ((6.5++)) Hooooo.... Impeccable mon ami . Digne des grands documentaires comme . J'adore la puissance de la nuit qui s'approche . Mile Bravos et sourires . Un travail enjoleur pour les yeux et l'esprit ((6.5++))
KarmaSong
A powerful and symbolical capture, fantastic lighting and atmo here! Excellent photography!
MirageBay
Sensational capture! This is just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it:)
drag
Oh Piet this just speaks to my soul. I dream of Africa..
odie
I am very aware that you are grateful for the opportunity to view this more often than many of the rest of us. But, to me, to look up at a sight so incredible (in person) would be like entering paradise. I would faint on the spot, miss the shot and likely break my camera! lol And... I see you have 22 faves. Nice, poetic work, Watson-speare!
three_grrr
Spectacular!!!
kasalin
Lovely shot