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Challenge: Wildlife IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon
Location: Sawgrass Lake Park
Date: Oct 18, 2008
Aperture: f5,6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Oct 19, 2008

 Not expecting these to score high -I know that techincally it is not a great photo - but I was thrilled to catch this shot. This was indeed taken in the wild at Sawgrass Lake Park in St Pete Florida.

Statistics
Place: 117 out of 159
Avg (all users): 5.2663
Avg (commenters): 5.6667
Avg (participants): 5.1667
Avg (non-participants): 5.3228
Views since voting: 784
Views during voting: 382
Votes: 199
Comments: 9
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-1D
Tamron AF 70-210mm f/2.8 LD for Canon EOS
 10/23/2008 12:36:29 AM
The image feels over sharpened around the teeth and nose.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K7
Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
 10/22/2008 02:35:18 PM
Why's he eating a stick? Rough times for the gators?? Nice shot, I like the crop.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 10/22/2008 10:27:28 AM
Nice capture with his mouth open, even if he is only munching on a stick. He still looks formidable. Contrast is a little strong but he's a harsh sort of creature so that's OK. I'd clone out the bright spot on the upper right.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
 10/22/2008 03:09:38 AM
I like the subject, but feel its been over lightened?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/21/2008 03:03:07 PM
Swim little branch, Swim !!

Ahh . . too late . .

From a certain angle it almost looks like he is flossing :- )

Amazing sight, and what a great photo opportunity !
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 10/21/2008 01:18:59 PM
ahh freaky! hopefully taken with a zoom lens..:)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 10/20/2008 10:05:16 PM
THIS IS A AMAZING SHOT LOVE THE CONTRAST AND DETAIL THE ONLY THING ABOUT THIS SHOT IS THAT IT LOOKS WERE THE MOUTH IS A LITTLE OUT OF FOCUS AROUND THE MOUTH BUT IT IS STILL GREAT A SHOT
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 10/20/2008 10:24:20 AM
good to see Mr croc/gator getting his veggies!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus E-400
Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom
 10/20/2008 09:52:53 AM
Contrasts are a bit hectic - too much blow out in the whites. A daring shot though!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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