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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 87: "Color On Color" >> Eligible > Not An Elephant... *
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06-AUG-2005 GeraldH

Not An Elephant... *

Augsburg Zoo, Germany

...although his nose is long.
This mouse-sized little fellow is a
short-eared elephant shrew
(macroscelides proboscideus)
from South Africa.


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ctfchallenge14-Aug-2005 23:20
Many thanks to all for your kind comments. Yes, Ann, the thumbnail looks rather pale and unobtrusive but the full size picture shows a bit more saturation. I actually did not take this shot with the challenge in mind but when looking at my pictures after I came home I noticed that this shot would be quite on topic.
Gerald
ctfchallenge13-Aug-2005 18:11
Took awhile for me to look at this as the thumbnail didn't look like much. What a pleasant surprise. Almost fell off my chair laughing. He has a great cute funny face. Perfect take on the theme too. Love it! Ann C
Markjay 13-Aug-2005 16:15
Nice capture / work, Gerald!! I love it!
ctfchallenge10-Aug-2005 06:50
Excellent Shot, cute critter. Yvonne
Guest 09-Aug-2005 23:59
I've never seen before a macroscelides proboscideus. Love the color tones. Great shot!
-Jose Pablo.
Canon DSLR Challenge09-Aug-2005 11:29
Great work! Shu
janewigginsphotography09-Aug-2005 03:16
Simply perfect! jano
aam1234 08-Aug-2005 09:56
The little fellow blends well with the background. S/he looks as if s/he is checking you out. Really nice composition.
ctfchallenge07-Aug-2005 19:10
Wonderful shot. Very nicely composed and exposed. He's quite the chubby and cute fellow.

-Techo
Guest 07-Aug-2005 15:45
But it's as impresive as an elephant....well done, tamara
ctfchallenge07-Aug-2005 15:22
Well seen and captured Gerald! A bit of scientific fact too :-) -Cat
ctfchallenge07-Aug-2005 10:39
Thanks, Sharon and Rod. -Gerald
elips07-Aug-2005 06:07
A very nice shot of a very cute little guy. Good cropping, nice tonal values. ~Sharon
Rod 07-Aug-2005 02:02
What a lovely shot, I like the placement of the shrew which compliments the cuteness of this animal. The whiskers helping in a subtle way to frame the face. Great shot Gerald.