Hilarious safari photograph shows a giraffe with no NECK – but all is not as it seems
Linda de Waal captured the jaw-dropping sight in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, while on holiday
A HILARIOUS safari photograph appears to show a giraffe with no neck.
Linda de Waal captured the jaw-dropping sight in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, while on holiday in July.
The four-legged creature’s head looks as if it is directly attached to its patterned torso thanks to the angle the wildlife picture was taken.
Linda said: “There was a group of young giraffes and they were playing in a herd of about 33.
“I felt over the moon with joy when I saw the herd. I love giraffes and to see such a big herd with about 10 youngsters was so exciting.
“I was watching the giraffes play when this one suddenly stopped and looked at me. It was a real little character.”
Linda recalls the animal posing in the scorched grass for the comical picture.
“It was just fooling around, running and playing with the other giraffes when it stopped in this position making it look like it had no neck,” she said.
“I was quite lucky to get the images as my camera was already zoomed in and I didn’t use any specialist techniques or equipment.
“I love taking photos of animals and birds and always try to capture them in motion or in strange positions.”
Linda described the picture as “one of a kind”.
She added: “You’re not always so lucky as to see giraffes play.
“When I saw the photos I just loved everything about them, particularly how the giraffes blend so well with the nature. They are such graceful animals.”