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This is an Alligator that was about 80' away from me. I had climbed down on the bank of the Myakka River in order to get at the same level (eye) as the gator.
I used my flash to get the red reflection in the eye and water. Yes, I did smooth out the water mostly because of the bridge reflection in the water...but I will say that it was super still.
@ giantmike you had asked "Intriguing image. I assume this is an alligator/crocodile with different coloring?" because this was taken at late dusk/night the gator is reflecting the colors of the night...dark blue - other than curves/levels I didn't do anything to the color in this picture.
I'm glad that this was so well received....
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Janine, this is fabulous. I have seen many gators, but never one from this perspective! Congratulations on your achievement! I am sure there are mnay more to come!
Wow, what a great image of this medium sized gator critter!
Big congrats on your ribbon in the Orange (County) Audubon Society photo contest too.
You really nailed this shot.
It's like the crisp and sharp evil twin to my "Swamp Evil" blur image. Interestingly, we were doing a DPC GTG in Ft Myers when I shot it.
I love this because it can be the eyes of an alligator but also an abstract piece hanging out in the air - and to me the color just adds to it immensly.
Very cool. Alien vs Predigator. Love the PP and the smooth dead space around the 'gator/croc, possibly masked and smoothed? The red pupil slit is most unusual and creepy. Top Marks (9)
love the glossyness and stillness of such a violent potential waiting below the water my favourite so far, love the red eye. have a 9 :) bumped up to 10 and a favourite
Wow that's eerie. Very unique shot, brilliant editing too. The more you look at this the more it goes from amorphous blob to yikes I'm about to lose my face!
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