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Neck and Neck: 1926

Submitted by Dave on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 4:27am.

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1926. Washington, D.C. Photographing the photographing of giraffes at the National Zoo. View full size. 4x5 glass negative, National Photo Company.

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Camelopard Fan

Submitted by GeezerNYC on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 11:11pm.

This is about the best giraffe picture I have ever seen. Shorpy delivers once again.

Brilliant

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 6:22pm.

Magic, absolute magic.

Brightened my day

Submitted by Zephyr on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 9:56pm.

This is definitely one of the most heartwarming pictures I've ever seen.

Giraffes

Submitted by Luciano on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 11:17am.

From Argentina. www.fotolog.com/luynieves

Un fuerte abrazo, excelente fotografía.

ciao.

Luciano.

How Awesome

Submitted by shorpy_is_cool on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 12:45pm.

I believe that this is self-explanatory. It really is.

Perfect!

Submitted by mad4books on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 10:25am.

Beautiful, perfect, adorable! More like this, please.

[I never thought much about giraffes before. But giraffe puppies sure are cute! - Dave]

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