This was taken at the San Diego Wildlife Park near Escondido, CA in 2010. This great looking giraffe was named Ivan by the keepers, though I would never name a wild animal because naming implies a kind of dominion, which one usually does not have over wild animals. But, enough of that. I really like the profile view. I found it interesting that Ivan was standing at an angle where his ears were shading his eyes.
Loved it, seems that he knows you that you are taking his pictures… Thanks and love, nia
Hi,
A lovely photo, they are such beautiful animals. 🙂