'Alligator Portrait'

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 14, 2014188 views4 comments

Alligator Portrait from the Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, Florida.
This large adult Gator was caught enjoying the bright afternoon sun as we were able to get very close on our way up river. Hand held from boat, Full Frame.

File Name Ramy_7228_CF44.CR2
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.2.5
Shooting Date/Time 3/22/2014 3:38:40 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1 2/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length 330.0mm

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 14, 2014 at 6:43 PM

I think I remember this one, Mike. You've handled the dynamic range nicely and the gator sure dominates the frame, which is really hard with a full critter image.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 14, 2014 at 9:18 PM

Techs looks very good Mike, sharp and exposure couldn't be better! The reflections are attractive, might be nice to see just a little more at the bottom for that perhaps. Not much to nit pick, solid portrait.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 16, 2014 at 11:38 AM

A nice portrait of this gator. The light was good, the exposure looks dead on and the detail in the gator is excellent. The only thing I might consider is desaturating the greens just a bit.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on April 20, 2014 at 11:01 PM

Sharp as a tack Mike . . . and the focus is amazing too. Great shot and great color.

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