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Photographer’s Note

lately polish cows and stray cats have become quite popular on TE so, after some sunday pondering, I've decided to give this little, furry llama adolescent from northern chilean altiplano a chance. i just found him/her incredibly funny; so funny, that i had to jump out of our truck despite strong winds and sand flying everywhere.

the encounter happened as we were driving along the 200+ kilometer long, washboard like dirt road Putre-->Surire National Park-->Isluga National Park-->Colchane. if you attempt to do the same: don't forget to bring spare gasoline and inquire with the rangers/carabineros if the road is even passable.

workshop: a broader view. pay attention to the peculiar highland cloud 'hair' in the background.

Polonaise, loves_summer, fulvio52, belido, avene, feather, rasto1893, Philippe, ciakgiak has marked this note useful

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Polonaise (5638) 2009-02-15 20:17

You are a day too late, Kristaps...

IT'S A VALENTINE !!!
Charming and seductive, beautiful yet cautious - VALENTINE !!!

It's just simply impossible to look at HER (?) and not to smile ( as I am right now )...

Adorable fotka !

:-)))

g
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loves_summer (763) 2009-02-15 20:37

Hi Kristaps,
Very funny shot! The workshop is great as well. I love the two-toned fur, and the expression on the llama's face. Nice sharp landscape and good frame choice.
Thanks for sharing!

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-15 23:38

Hi, Kristaps.
Those lamas sure keep spoiling your shots... LOL! Lovely & funny one, my friend. Definitely worth stopping for a shot. OK, sad but true... I'm off to work. Have a nice day, I'll see ya soon.
Fulvio.

eversmile (6399) 2009-02-16 0:28

Hahaha! Kristaps! That's excellent!
Well framed, with a good timing, and the title fits so well! Impossible to guess what it is in the thumbnail, so, it's a full surprise when we open the picture! Well done!
Regards.
Marine

japiey (9521) 2009-02-16 3:11

Hi Kristaps,

Good shot.
You had to say something very important, and your love did hear that.. and that's the real smile of this image.
Good eye to watch, and catch this moment.
Enjoy..

jp

belido (16813) 2009-02-16 3:58

Hi Kristaps,

Man, this looks like a pet...desite the smell which must be terrible, my wanting is to take this home :)) Very nice nature photo. Good timing to catch him looking at you. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

danos (33240) 2009-02-16 7:49

Hello Kristaps,
nice the snapshot of the furry llama to look at you with curiosity.The WS complete the scene and i wonder why you have separated it from his/her pair.Well done.

Regards,Danos

avene (11136) 2009-02-16 7:59

this looks like a teddy bear on a diet, neck stretched in hope to find something to eat...
kitchy photo, but that's how I look at practically all "cute" photos of animals, regardless of the intentions of the author (I know yours WERE about kitch). I do like the colours, the different, but subtle differences of gray, red and green in the grass is fascinating, and such a contrast with brigh fur of the animal.

hugs,
K.

feather (50144) 2009-02-16 8:09

She looks as startled to see you as you were to see her. Nice cutesy image. I don't think I have seen one this colour before. It's not an alpaca is it?
The wide view in the WS is good too with her B&W mate. Not sure I understand the reference to cloud 'hair'.
Kath

MarcT (21103) 2009-02-16 8:27

Hi Kristaps,
Lovely beast in a wide open land.
It must have windy over there.
Best wishes
Marc

rasto1893 (1803) 2009-02-16 9:58

Zdravo Kristaps,
Funny picture and title, good composition and Hue in the photo, Nice capture from, Thanks for sharing
My best Regards
Rastislav

carper (65622) 2009-02-16 10:08

marvelous capture here Kristaps
a good wild shot here, good point of view, fine sharpness, a pleasant photo job here, I like it.
regard Jaap

Philippe (11787) 2009-02-16 12:33

Hi, Kristaps. You found a very good model there. With its two-coloured fur, it's really trendy. It stands well out against the altiplano vegetation and stares at the camera like a star. To be honest, I think I prefer the workshop which shows a broader view towards the hills of the background and the sky. Unfortunately, the other llama is not as professional as this one.
Have a nice day,
Philippe

Greg1949 (8519) 2009-02-17 4:49

Kristaps, what a magical place you visited, this is so different than other Chile travel shots I have seen before and it is ultimately more interesting. This and the ws are great, superb presentation.

Greg

baba_flies (8093) 2009-02-17 7:50

Hello Kristaps! Ohhhhhh :))) Totally cute and I guess the animal was a little curious what you were doing on this high terrain, maybe even thinking that this was his or her place but acutally it looks pretty content and not too worried. Lovely photo, makes me happy and SMILE! Barbara ...

ciakgiak (11230) 2009-02-17 12:41

Hello Kristaps,
fantastic subject that you catched in a very amazing expression. Composition and sharpness are superbe.
Very well done dear friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

Waylim (11153) 2009-02-17 12:48

Kristaps,
Sure is a worthy picture. I really enjoy the landscape itself, the young lhamas is an added bonus. He does look funny, and most lhamas look somewhat funny, that why we like them. Beautifully composed image. thanks
Way

danyy (69417) 2009-02-17 23:26

Bonjour Kristaps,
il n'essaye pas de se camoufler dans cet herbage aux couleurs ternes, il aurait plutôt tendance à se montrer. Une photo sympathique d'animal en liberté comme on aime les savoir.
Regards.
Daniel.