Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 30 May 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.
Taken by my daughter, Floriana, after a camel race in Saudi Arabia. The camel is still lathered up from exertion. Nevertheless, Carla, the little girl, tugs the rope to pat the beast.
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hoping the camel won't spit. Perhaps too dry from all that running. Precious shot.
30 May 2008 12:19am
@Marion: Thank you, Marion. I'm sure the camel needed a drink badly.
Interesting shot ... very cool & cute ! thank you .
30 May 2008 3:22am
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
Cool shot, i dont think i would get that close
30 May 2008 3:36am
@Alun Lambert: The little girl is very aggressive. Thank you, Alun.
camels always look like cute little children to me - fun shot!
30 May 2008 4:05am
@Jason Kravitz: Thank you, Jason. I appreciate that.
Very brave little girl!!! Camels are known for their lousy temper!
30 May 2008 4:08am
@Japanalia: Very true. But Carla is especially brave. thank you, Gabriela.
Too close for me too, a fantastic capture by your daughter Michael, she has her Daddies talent.
30 May 2008 4:23am
@MaryB: That's very kind. thank you, Mary.
The little girl is so brave! An excellent photograph!
30 May 2008 5:56am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Wonderful photo. She captured many elements in this shot: great colors, nice composition, and the personalities of child and camel. A picture worth a thousand words! As my father would have said, "she's a chip off the old block!"
30 May 2008 6:12am
@Wizened Eye: That is very kind, Judy. thank you.
You're training your daughter well. Tell me, do children (and owners) love their camels the way we love horses, dogs and cats?
30 May 2008 6:23am
@Judy: Somehow I don't think so. They are treated rather badly. Many thanks, Judy.
A beautifully composed shot, Floriana ... thanks for sharing your talent!
30 May 2008 10:20am
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. That's very kind.
Very good composition! Bravo to Floriana!
30 May 2008 11:21am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang.
Interesting shot, and with the explanation, I like it more.
30 May 2008 11:39am
@Calusarus: Thank you very much, Calusarus.
joliment composée !
30 May 2008 11:45am
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
Camels seem to be able to retain an aloofness, a kind of detachment from what goes on. But I do like this determined attempt at communication!
30 May 2008 11:58am
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you, Ronnie. Yes, Carla is a very determined girl.
cute and cool.
30 May 2008 1:05pm
@Arash: Thank you, Arash.
I swear the camel is smiling!
30 May 2008 1:25pm
@Ina: I agree. Could be the only nice treatment it's had in a long time. thank you, Ina.
great shot great expressions and the background... all is perfect
30 May 2008 2:52pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Beautiful composition. Perfect framing. Congratulations to Floriana!
30 May 2008 3:14pm
@standley: Thanks very much, Richard.
A funny shot of inter-species communication. (I think the camel appreciated your daughter's applause.)
30 May 2008 3:17pm
@MadScientist: I think so too. thank you, MS.
Beau souvenir que Floriana a su capté, eh oui les chameaux ont leur caractère et n'ont pas toujours envie d'être caressés, même par une ravissante petite fille.
30 May 2008 3:20pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup, Evelyne.
cute (poor camel though) -- looks like she found a friend :)
30 May 2008 7:56pm
@danthro: Yes, the camel looks happy. Thank you, danthro.
A wonderful image!
30 May 2008 8:38pm
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
Lovely picture. I have to give your daughter a lot of credit, she is one brave little girl. I don't think you could get me to do that. This is a classic picture that you want to make sure you save.
30 May 2008 9:32pm
@John Maslowski: Thanks, John. That's a really great comment.
She has a good eye for composition. Very nice shot.
30 May 2008 11:39pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks so much, Michael. On behalf of Floriana.
Well done!
2 Jun 2008 11:49am
@Viewfinder: Cheers, VF.
Beautiful. 2 heads and a great relationship...
6 Jun 2008 12:35am
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