Waiting for Lunch

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 1, 2016105 views3 comments

Alligator

While trying to get a shot of wading birds gathering nesting material, I noticed that at this one spot, they would attempt to land, but would shy off. As it turned out, I wasn't the only one interested in the location. This rather large Alligator surfaced just where I was framing a shot. St. Martin, Parish, Louisiana, April, 2015.

D7200
Tam150-600 @400mm
1/800, f/7.1
ISO 200

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on May 1, 2016 at 6:14 PM

Raoul: nicely seen and well captured. The pose is unique and gives a profile view which shows those formidable teeth. The greenery forms a natural frame and the eye contact is a big plus. Richard

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 3, 2016 at 8:38 AM

I would echo all of Richard's comments. The perspective giving one a sense the he is deliberately looking into "our" eye makes this one especially appealing. Diagonal composition adds nice tension, too. Warm lighting is also noteworthy!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 3, 2016 at 8:51 AM

Raoul,
I like this for the simple fact that the head is out of the water, nicely captured devil

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