World Map Mozambique Maputo Mbugue
Giraffe Silhouette Sunset
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9 km from Mbugue, Maputo (Mozambique)
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- Uploaded the 2008-08-25 12:49:12
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by H.J. van Zyl - Extra information
- Camera: DMC-FZ50
- Taken on 2008:08:12 17:23:11
- Exposure: 0.003s (1/400)
- Focal Length: 42.20mm
- F/Stop: f/5.600
- ISO Speed: ISO100
- Exposure Bias: 0 EV
- No flash, Compulsory



Comments
k.andre, on August 26, said:
Great shot!!!
H.J. van Zyl, on August 26, said:
Thank you Kostas! Greetings! Johan South Africa
Borbély Tamás, on August 26, said:
Very beautiful sunset and silhouette! Excellent photo Johan ! Y* from me :-) Kindest regards from Hungary, Tamás
H.J. van Zyl, on August 26, said:
Hallo again Tamas and thank you for the kind words and the YELLOW STAR Kind regards from Cape Town. Johan. RSA
slidersmom, on August 26, said:
i love it love it love it! absolutely breathtaking! kat
► Marco Vanzo, on August 26, said:
One YS for this great photo !
Keno Kawabata, on August 27, said:
The beauty of the wild life in Africa is quite something else. YS Greetings, Keno
H.J. van Zyl, on August 27, said:
Thank you KAT! I took this photo about 15 minutes after the photo of the "cheetah kill" in my gallery! I was so lucky to see four little cheetah cubs feeding on a impala that was killed by the mother cheetah!.....and the vultures! Warm wishes! Johan. CT RSA
H.J. van Zyl, on August 27, said:
Thank you Marco for honouring me with a YELLOW STAR! Greetings! Johan.
H.J. van Zyl, on August 27, said:
KENO You are so right about that, the wild life in the bush! Kind Regards and also thank you so much for the YELLOW STAR Johan
cuky, on August 28, said:
Magnificent, good treatment in color and cross-light. Antonio's congratulation.
T NL, on August 28, said:
Amazing photo Johan, very well done!
Epi F.Villanueva, on August 28, said:
Fantastic shot.Saludos.Epi
BożenaFr, on August 28, said:
Very impressive!
luca ©, on August 28, said:
Amazing..!!
Nothing else to say..
Greetings, Luka
►Trip to Berlin◄
tiopepe8, on August 28, said:
Very nice H.J. van Zyl, greetings
© Morrique, on August 29, said:
Great capture! The giraffe emerging from the Savannah. I liket it! Cheers!
KÖBÖL Gyula, on August 30, said:
Congratulations! Very nice! Gyula
-=gatyi=-, on September 1, said:
Perfect photo! As if only the national geographic newspaper I would look at it.Greetings:-=gatyi=-
whiterosee, on September 2, said:
HELLO!very nice photo,best colours, BEST REGARDS FROM TURKEY
giames, on September 3, said:
Amazing!
Chela Cartagena, on September 3, said:
Belo very beautiful, THAT GREAT mimicry, health
H.J. van Zyl, on September 12, said:
Hi there all Antonio; T NL; Epi; BozenaFr; Luka; Tiopepe8; Morrique; Gyula; Gatyi; whiterosee; giames and Chela! Wow you are all so nice and thank you for all your beautiful comments! I have been away so I have a lot to catch up again! Best regards! Johan. South Africa. KRUGER PARK IS FANTASTIC!
H.J. van Zyl, on September 12, said:
gatyi your comment takes the cake! I feel humble, thank you so much! Greetings! Johan
Doenjo, on September 12, said:
Wonderful scenery, good job, is a beautiful picture. Greetings from Spain Doenjo.
Sue Allen, on September 16, said:
If I ever saw a sight such as this, I should faint! Amazing silhouette, Johan, and to think that I am chuffed to get a decent outline of a tree, and there you are, in deepest, darkest south Africa capturing a silhouette of a giraffe! Incredible!
Very best wishes, Sue
Bart Aerts, on September 17, said:
Fantastic sunset, Johan. I agree with gatyi, ready to publish. Greeting from Flanders, Bart.
H.J. van Zyl, on September 17, said:
Sue Allen you are so nice with your comments, but I realise that I was very privalledged to be able to capture this photo! Kind Regards and thank you for the visit! Johan. Cape Town
H.J. van Zyl, on September 17, said:
Thank you Bart for your kind comment! I am glad you like it aswell! Greetings from Cape Town!Johan
freddie5 Samantha, on September 17, said:
Stunning silhouette Johan a Y* very well deserved! Best wishes from England Samantha
H.J. van Zyl, on September 17, said:
Samantha I thank you for the honour of the YELLOW STAR! I was very lucky here, it was there for just a couple of seconds. Best wishes! Johan. Cape Town, South Africa
mesias, on September 18, said:
You are a beautiful and fascinating collection of photos safari,is a pleasure to connect with nature and life animal.Greetings,Javier.
Ghiocela, on September 19, said:
Very nice silhouette... and well surprised in this wonderful picture, Johan! Best wishes, Simona
H.J. van Zyl, on September 19, said:
Thank you for the kind comments and visit as allways Simona. Best Regards! Johan. South Africa
MarcelCRO, on September 19, said:
Wonderful african sunset!
Greetings from Croatia, Marcel :)
H.J. van Zyl, on September 19, said:
Hi there Marcel long time no hear (from you), but thank you for the comment and visit! Warm regards from Cape Town, South Africa
L.Mariano F.A., on September 23, said:
Es una fotografía bellísima, de película, la silueta de la jirafa queda perfecta y la composición increible, felicidades de verdad!
Saludos
Mariano
te invito a ver mi participación
chuscarmen, on September 23, said:
Hermosa fotografía. Saludos, Chús
funtor, on September 23, said:
Stunning shot needs no more words Johan!Voted for best of P.Greetings,Thomas
Faintlightofdawn, on September 23, said:
Stunning capture Johan, I also nominate this for best of. Fai
lyapa, on September 23, said:
freedom ...
H.J. van Zyl, on September 24, said:
OH, how can I say thank you to all who visited and made wonderful comments to my photo! foryoupanoramio; gracias Mariano, Chas, grandes saludos; ...and Thomas thank you also Fai (nice to hear from you);Lyapa Best regards from South Africa! Johan.
Scally, on September 24, said:
Fantastic silhouette, love the colours, cheers scally.
H.J. van Zyl, on September 24, said:
Thank you Scally! This was really a special moment that lasted only a few seconds until he moved away! Best regards! Johan. South Africa
d. yalamidis-gr, on September 27, said:
Y*.
©JPix, on September 27, said:
mooi sfeerplaatje Johan! groeten uit Nederland, Jasper
H.J. van Zyl, on September 28, said:
Thank you for the YELLOW STAR d.yalamidas-gr** Greetings! Johan. South Africa
H.J. van Zyl, on September 28, said:
Baie dankie vir jou kommentaar Jasper Groetjes vanuit Suid Afrika! Johan
Roman Mikulchik, on September 28, said:
Типичный мозамбикский закат))
H.J. van Zyl, on September 29, said:
Thank you Roman Greetings! Johan
Arm74, on September 30, said:
Wonderful shot!!!
Greetings,
Alvaro
H.J. van Zyl, on September 30, said:
Thank you Alvaro Greetings Johan
pedri-top, on October 1, said:
Great photo Johan. Wonderfull shot!!!
H.J. van Zyl, on October 1, said:
Thank you pedri-topfor the visit and kind comment! Best wishes! Johan
Pete Lush, on October 2, said:
I love this shot,and you have many other fantastic photos in your gallery.Greetings from England
H.J. van Zyl, on October 2, said:
Hi there Pete and thank you for your kind comment and visit! Warm regards from South Africa! Johan
Boumlik S, on October 6, said:
Huge!!! You have in here an excellent series of wildlife. I will be back for a full tour in your pages. Boumlik
H.J. van Zyl, on October 6, said:
Hithere Boumlik thank you for your visit! Greetings! Johan
Nayt1980, on October 7, said:
oh! this is excellent!)
Rlzzza, on October 7, said:
..excellent!
o_joanna, on October 7, said:
Amazing! Great shot Johan! Greetings, Joanna
HELLOITSME, on October 7, said:
Wow, this is a amazing photo.
Sunpixx, on October 7, said:
Very nice photo!
Greetings Sunpixx
fotoditzi, on October 7, said:
Splendid; I feel the nature in this photo; well done; Johan
Greetings, ditzi
sadass, on October 7, said:
Wonderful shot!Greetings,sadass.
RosyRR, on October 7, said:
Wonderful!! Yellow star! Greetings from Italy, Rosy
cbjo, on October 7, said:
Great shot! Beautiful colours!
Greetings cbjo
Please visit My Contest
Croquezz, on October 7, said:
Gorgeous silhouette!
♫ Silver Moon, on October 7, said:
Excellent Silhouette! Wonderful gallery H.J. van Zyl. ♫
H.J. van Zyl, on October 8, said:
Thank you all for the visits and wonderful comments on my gallery and this particular sunset photo! Thank you Rosy for the YELLOW STAR and warm greetings to: Nay1980; Rlzzza; o_joanna; HELLOITSME; Sunpixx; ditzi; sadass; cbjo; Coqueszz and Silver Moon! Johan. South Africa.
Tihomir Gržinčić, on October 8, said:
Congratulations for your beautiful photo!
Greetings from Croatia!
H.J. van Zyl, on October 8, said:
Thank you kindly Tihomir! Best regards from South Africa! Johan
YBMW, on October 8, said:
Wonderful sillouette and contrast to the glowing sky. Nicely done!
Regards from Virginia
Julie
s.silvia, on October 9, said:
Ys! Congratulations! Very nice
greetings from Italy s.silvia
H.J. van Zyl, on October 9, said:
Julie once again I thank you for yoyr nice comment! Kruger Park in South Africa is full of wonderful surprises! Greetings from Cape Town! Johan.
H.J. van Zyl, on October 9, said:
Thank you Sylvia for the YELLOW STAR! Best Regards! Johan. South Africa.
Laura Propizio, on October 9, said:
MERAVIGLIOSA! Complimenti.
luismacas, on October 9, said:
Preciosa fotografía. Un saludo cordial, Luis
H.J. van Zyl, on October 10, said:
Complimenti Laura for your kind comment!Greetings from South Africa! Johan
H.J. van Zyl, on October 10, said:
Hola LUIS gracias por tu visita, muy amable, grandes saludos! Johan. Desde South Africa!
DMPhotoTags, on October 10, said:
Beautiful sunset silhouette shot of the Giraffe !
-CTE2-, on October 13, said:
Enchanting photo very beautiful, congratulations on a wonderful gallery. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes to you Conce
-CTE2-, on October 13, said:
Y* Cheers from Spain :-))
N ﭑ ( ☼ £ Á S, on October 13, said:
beautiful picture! The silhouette is perfect! is a postcard worthy of being in a tourist brochure and worthy of a Y *!!
Greetings, Nicolas
H.J. van Zyl, on October 13, said:
Nicolas you are so kind with your frienly comments and thank you for the Yellow Star! Best regards from Cpa Town! Johan
Juanjo Hidalgo, on October 17, said:
¡Excelente puesta de sol! Precioso el perfil de la jirafa. Gran toma (disparo) Johan Saludos cordiales, Juanjo
Tonia.J, on October 19, said:
only,super,super.gr.Tonia
H.J. van Zyl, on October 21, said:
Thank you for your kind visit Juanjo and Tonia. Greetings from South Africa! Johan
antonio callejon, on October 22, said:
Muy buen trabajo. Un saludo.
H.J. van Zyl, on October 22, said:
Gracias Antonio Saludos! Johan
Ladjánszki Veronika, on October 24, said:
Very-very beautiful photo! Greetings Vera from Hungary
gabortoth, on October 24, said:
I couldn't resist going back to this one and give it another "YS" Johan, What a great shot! Greetings, Gabor
H.J. van Zyl, on October 24, said:
Thank you Vera for the kind comment and Thank you so much Vera for the visit and please read the text below!
Gabor I am very glad you like it so much to qualify for a YELLOW STAR! We had just lost sight of a cheetah with 4 cubs ,after a kill, when I saw this magnificent creature's silhouette against the evening skyline! Greetings from South Africa! Johan
Marina.S, on October 24, said:
Wonderful
My contest
►Stefano Martelli◄, on October 26, said:
You have a lot of great picture Johan I will add you to my favourite ;-)
Cheers from Italy,
Stefano Martelli
H.J. van Zyl, on October 27, said:
Thank you Marina and Stefano for your kind compliments! Greetings from South Africa! Johan
Vyacheslav L, on October 28, said:
Me like all your photos with animals, and this photograph striking! Wonderful!
Greetings, Vyacheslav
H.J. van Zyl, on October 28, said:
Much appreciated Vyacheslav! Greetings! Johan
Miguel A. Rodríguez Terán, on October 28, said:
¡¡BRAVO¡¡¡... espectacular,, felidades,, Un saludo desde Palencia Miguel
--MI CONCURSO SEPTIEMBE
H.J. van Zyl, on November 1, said:
Thank you Miguel for the visit and comment! Greetings! Johan
©WebbyHS, on November 3, said:
Good morning Johan. Nice Compositon of the Giraffe`s Silhouette at Sunset.
Regards from Germany from Torsten and Simone
H.J. van Zyl, on November 3, said:
Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und wieder nette Kommentar, Totsten und Simone! Grüße aus Südafrika! Johan
H.J. van Zyl, on November 3, said:
Vielen dank VILDAN SARA! Grüße aus Südafrika! Johan
Marilyn Kendall, 10 days ago, said:
Very nice Johan this composition with sunset
Cheers, Marilyn
H.J. van Zyl, 9 days ago, said:
Thank you Marilyn for the kind words! Johan. South Africa!
Cocal, 7 days ago, said:
Hi Johan many thanks for your comment; this picture of yours is beautiful, giraffes are my favourite animals, and the sunset makes the perfect frame! Wish to go some day to Africa and see them live and direct :)
H.J. van Zyl, 5 days ago, said:
Thank you very much for the kind comments Cocal! You are welcome come to come to South Africa and there is really very much to see! If you come once, you will come again! Best regards! Johan.