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