Portrait Of A Llama
by Robert ONeil
Title
Portrait Of A Llama
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Robert ONeil
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The llamas in this photo series are owned by my parents. They have four in their herd so far. They are very friendly, don't mind being around people and keep my parents acres mowed down and the trees with perfect umbrellas!
The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times. They are from the Andes Mountain Areas.
The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is 5.5 to 6.0 ft tall at the top of the head, and can weigh between 280 to 450 lb. At birth, a baby llama (called a cria) can weigh between 20 and 30 lb. Llamas typically live for 15-25 years, with some individuals surviving 30 years or more.
They are very social animals and live with other llamas as a herd. The wool produced by a llama is very soft and lanolin-free. Llamas are intelligent and can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, they can carry about 25% to 30% of their body weight for 5�8 miles.
The name llama (in the past also spelled 'lama' or 'glama') was adopted by European settlers from native Peruvians.
Llamas appear to have originated from the central plains of North America about 40 million years ago. They migrated to South America about three million years ago. By the end of the last ice age (10,000�12,000 years ago), camelids were extinct in North America. As of 2007, there were over seven million llamas and alpacas in South America, and due to importation from South America in the late 20th century, there are now over 158,000 llamas and 100,000 alpacas in the United States and Canada.
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Laurie Search
Aww, this is so, so adorable, Robert!!!! :)))fv
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi Laurie! :) Thank you so much. Really appreciate that and thrilled you like him :) APPRECIATE the fv!!
Robert ONeil
Marinescu, Hi there. Thank you for the feature in your group Premium FAA Artists!! Thrilled by that :)
Sandi Mikuse
What an adorable face! Robert, that is so cool that your parents have llamas! And what a hairdo! My goodness! Mine kind of looks like that first thing in the morning! :))) Wonderful close up of this little guy! L/F
Robert ONeil replied:
Sandi, hi there. Thank you very much. Yes they are cool and friendly animals. We enjoy them. lol about your morning hair and I know the feeling. :) Really appreciate the compliments & L/F!
Donna Blackhall
This is so cute, great capture Robert v/l
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi Donna. Thank you so much. :) Really appreciate your visits and comments. :) Have a great day.
Judy Via-Wolff
What a beauty Robert! Great shot! I didn't get to see any this summer so this is a thrill! L F
Robert ONeil replied:
Thank you so much! Really appreciate that Judy and the Lf! Glad your thrilled with it. Made my day :)
Lianne Schneider
What a fabulous shot Robert. Incredible detail and expression. Amazing work. F/L T P
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi Lianne. :) Thanks so much! Thrilled you enjoyed. I really appreciate the kindness and FLTP!!!! Blessings
Deb Halloran
Robert, What a fantastic portrait with so much amazing detail...such an adorable face. Excellent photography....Nicely done. v/f
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi Deb! Thank you very much for the kind comments/compliments! Really appreciate that & the v/f!! :)) Blessings
Ann Horn
What a wonderful image, Robert. Great profile and wonderful clarity! Looks like someone has just tousled his hair! Love it!
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi Ann! Thank you VERY much! :) Really appreciate that. lol, I think he tousled his own hair this time. They love laying & rolling in the grass. :)
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Gorgeous portrait!!!! Such a beautiful face!! fv :)))
Robert ONeil replied:
Hi there Darlene! Thank you SO, much really appreciate that & the fv!!! :) I think they have cute faces too but some beg to differ on that. lol