Caiman

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 22, 2010194 views7 comments

I don't post often in the fauna gallery. I tend to hang out over in the Avian and Earth Sea and Sky forums. Hope this image is up to snuff for the great work that is in this gallery.

This is a Caiman from Costa Rica last April. Found this guy in a swampy area. Laid down on my stomach and was able to get this shot. This is full frame except for a crop top and bottom to create the pano.

Loved the little bee on him. Larger version provided for more detailed view.

Canon 50D, 500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
1/125 @ f/5.6
ISO 400
580 EX Flash @ -2

Thanks for your thoughts.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 22, 2010 at 10:51 PM

It's certainly up to snuff. The little bee or wasp puts this over the top and the detail is extraordinary.

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen on June 22, 2010 at 11:26 PM

I like it Keith..that huge eye is just staring right at you it seems. Love the textures of the caiman's scales; great detail and I love the low angle.

Registered on November 11, 2007, 42 Posts, 803 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on June 23, 2010 at 7:35 AM

Great details and eye contact. I would like to see some more room around it, especially on the right.
Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 23, 2010 at 1:40 PM

Terrific detail on that interesting eye and face, plus great focus on the secondary subject, the bee! My only wish would be for bit more space at the end of the nose, but clearly you were unable to zoom out! Thanks for sharing.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Brandon Sideleau on June 23, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Nice shot....were you in Puerto Jimenez by any chance? There is a nice swampy spot full of 25 easily spotted caiman (and one shy crocodile.)

Registered on October 6, 2006, 79 Posts, 173 Comments

Comment posted by Sam Rua on June 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM

Very nice capture, Keith. Nice job with the pano comp.

Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments

Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on June 26, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Great shot without the bee. An amazing plus with it. Beautiful job.

Andrew

Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments