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Uploaded: August 02, 2007 05:03:18

Description

Taken at Memphis Zoo


My first animal submission :)

Comments

Emily E. Bem August 02, 2007

Oh...that is so COOL! I went to the zoo the other day and didn't get POO...

I love the contrast here....SUPER lighting! #704450

Sherri Gorman August 02, 2007

WOW, this is AWESOME!!! Excellent composition, lighting and contrast!!! #4590570

Erin Appelbaum August 02, 2007

Great composition Amanda. Love the hint of color from the eye. Peter #4590594

Joan Kocak August 02, 2007

really love how you've cropped this Amanda, adds intrigue!!! beautifully done~ #4590706

Chastity Abbott August 02, 2007

I love the white background!!! and the crop too! SUPER work!!! #4590726

Sheila D. Bottoms August 02, 2007

This is sooo cool. I love it. Wouldn't change a thing. Just awesome work!! #4590844

Anna Diederich August 02, 2007

Great shot Amanda! #4591025

Amanda Chapman August 02, 2007

Thank u :) #4591064

Christy B. Anderson August 02, 2007

Excellent Amanda! #4591108

Jennifer L. Alder August 02, 2007

Amanda, this is sooooo neat! LOVE the white BG and the crop is fantastic! Awesome, girl!! :))) #4591306

Jennifer L. Taranto August 02, 2007

FANTASTIC contrast. I love the way this just jumps out & grabs your attention!!! #4591314

Elizabeth R. G August 02, 2007

i LOVE this!!! The contrast is amazing and I agree with Sheila...wouldn't change a single thing. of COURSE this is going in my favorites. :) #4591382

Vikram Jamwal August 02, 2007

This one stands out!!! W o n d e r f u l - every way! #4591461

Amanda Chapman August 02, 2007

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4591707

Cheryl C. Clemmer August 02, 2007

Very nice. Caught my eye immediately. #4592063

William Moore August 02, 2007

wow outstanding...the way you sliced the head in half w the one eye and white bg w the strips...should be a winner gorgeous #4592151

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 02, 2007

Beautiful presentation, great crop!! Nicely done Amanda!! #4592311

Karen Engelbreth August 02, 2007

WOW - wonderful, Amanda! #4592348

Michelle L. Frick August 02, 2007

OMG - I LOVE this shot Amanda! You did such a beautiful job - this has got to be a winner! #4592851

Allison Gaulin August 02, 2007

What a unique comp/ crop on this beautiful zebra! SO creative!!! #4593337

Colette M. Metcalf August 02, 2007

Awesome!!! #4593867

Datha Y. Thompson August 02, 2007

Unique and Beautiful Amanda!!! Love it :0) #4593874

Chua Wee Boo August 03, 2007

Outstanding comp & colors,Amanda! #4595157

Amanda Chapman August 03, 2007

Thank you guys so much!! #4595316

Melissa A. McDonald August 03, 2007

Really amazing image Amanda... Looks like you had a good time at the Zoo! #4597306

Jillian Danielson August 03, 2007

Amanda, I LOVE it!! Such a great shot! #4597309

Denise M. Snyder August 03, 2007

Amanda, I just LOVE the unique and creative comps you come up with!!! This is terrific! #4597730

Amanda Chapman August 04, 2007

Thank you sooooooooo much :) #4599596

August 06, 2007

Very Beautiful... #4611038

Anna Diederich August 13, 2007

This is just awesome! Love the comp on this one! #4643059

August 14, 2007

Very Nice #4647985

Amanda Chapman August 14, 2007

Thank you!!!!! #4648323

Jennifer L. Alder September 21, 2007

OH YEA!!!!!
Congrats on your THIRD finalist, Amanda!!
LOVE THIS- Best of luck my friend
:))))))))))))))) #4821216

Erin Appelbaum September 21, 2007

Super finalist Amanda. WTG. Peter #4823035

Cheryl E. Molennor September 21, 2007

Congratulations! #4824090

Jeana Clark September 21, 2007

YAAAHOOOOOO AMANDA!!!
WELL DONE GIRLFRIEND!!!
This is SO AWESOME!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!

~Jeana~ #4825519

Tressie Davis September 22, 2007

YES! Congrats! #4826181

Elizabeth R. G September 22, 2007

i LOVE this one!!! YAY and CONGRATS on your finalists!!! #4828871

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4832378

Joan Kocak September 23, 2007

CONGRATS Amanda, BRAVO!!! #4834081

Kara L. Hendricks September 23, 2007

Now how did you get a zebra on WHITE?? I ask you...:) This is outstanding!!! Congrats and good luck!! #4834227

Kathy L. Clark September 23, 2007

What a beautiful finalist Amanda. Congrats on this wonderful image. #4834234

Datha Y. Thompson September 23, 2007

Congratulations Amanda!!! WTG :0) #4834926

Jennifer L. Taranto September 25, 2007

WTG girl!! #4844534

Jim Britt February 24, 2008

Nice job incorporating more of the body of the zebra. I've always found it hard to do that and make it interesting - usually the head and neck are what pull interest. Nice shot and edits. #5544172

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