dwarf-caiman-scape

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 17, 2012127 views3 comments

We found this beautiful creature in a small tropical forest creek while doing field research in French Guyana. This 1.5m caiman dove under giant ficus tree roots and emerged right bellow me perching on one of them. At first, I didn't think much of these pictures, but then I was captivated by the abstract quality of the scene. Prominent head relief of the animal seems to reflect on the surrounding forest elements, or the other way around. I wasn't sure anymore..

Canon EOS 40D + Sigma EX 70-200@70mm f2.8 1/13s ISO400

Looking forward to you comments!

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3 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on May 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Andrius, for me this photo is too busy,too much reflection. But, it's just my take on it. I suggest darkening some of the reflections if possible, to give more focus on the caimans head. It is the very bright reflection in the LRC that I find distracting. It must have been exciting to have the caiman pop up right below you! Doubt if I would have got a shot at all! Thanks for sharing, hope you have more images from this region to share with us.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on May 19, 2012 at 8:14 AM

Very abstract indeed Andrius. I quite like this and it grabs my attention, makes my eyes really wander across the image with its interesting textures, shapes, curves and play of light. The only part that I find a bit distracting is the bright patch in the RBC. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on May 20, 2012 at 5:10 AM

Thanks you for your comments. I'll try tuning down those highlights in the water, maybe that will bring out the creature a little more.

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