Black Caiman

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 24, 2016131 views9 comments

There are 2 species of caiman in the Pantanal of Brazil, the Jacare and the Black. This is the Black Caiman which is generally larger and darker.
Canon 7D2 500F4 F5. iso 800, handheld from boat

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9 comments

Comment posted by Neil Williams on March 25, 2016 at 12:23 AM

Nate
What did you use to light that puppy up............I love the detail you have managed to get around the mouth area
Neil

Registered on March 8, 2016, 22 Posts, 24 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 25, 2016 at 9:22 AM

Thanks Neil, just some nice morning light here no flash used on this shot

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on March 25, 2016 at 12:57 PM

I like the deep shadows, they somehow make him more menacing.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on March 25, 2016 at 2:38 PM

Nate: well seen and captured. The open mouth showing the teeth is truly menacing. No nits from me. Richard

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on March 25, 2016 at 5:20 PM

Superb capture, Nate. I love the lighting and perspective and point of view. You absolutely nailed the exposure for great drama. Totally excellent as is and only thing I "might" try would be to take away a little more water on the bottom to bring him more "into our face" but not so much as to impact the pleasing reflection. Again, top shelf.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 26, 2016 at 9:07 AM

Nate,
I hope you were not too close?

Great shot.looks quite threatening

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 26, 2016 at 10:26 AM

Thanks everyone. Ken I was in a boat and shooting with an effective 800mm so not too close. This species is rarely dangerous to humans. devil

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 27, 2016 at 2:31 PM

Great shot Nate-good light and techs, and the comp is killer (so to speak). sad

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Comment posted by David Bogener on April 7, 2016 at 6:55 PM

I like your compositional choice and how the camian is well lit against the dark background. Wish the shadow across the snout was absent, but you work with what you have.

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