Growling Gator

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 23, 20172,471 views6 comments

This is from last year's Spring Break Tour on the Ocklawaha River in the Ocala National Forest. We were heading up river when we spotted this 9 foot (+or-) Alligator sunning across the river. We cruised on up out of sight, stopped the engine and drifted quietly back down with the current and managed to get real close before we were spotted. Hand held from boat, 75% of full frame.

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File name   RAMY_7744_CF75
Camera Model   Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time   3/20/2016 3:21:13 PM
Author   Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice   CopyRight Rock Art, Ltd All Rights Reserved
Shooting Mode   Shutter-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed)   1/1250
Av(Aperture Value)   5.0
Metering Mode   Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation   -1 2/3
ISO Speed   1000
Lens   EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length   200.0mm

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on June 23, 2017 at 8:37 PM

Mike: that's definitely a WOW photo. The light, subject and composition are excellent. What a plus to see the reflection as well. Richard

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 23, 2017 at 10:49 PM

Hi Mike,

Very cool shot--nice and crisp and the surrounding dark areas of the outer edge makes this one a keeper. Well done Mike devil

................................Jim

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 24, 2017 at 2:32 AM

I have to agree with Richard a definite WOW shot devil

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Comment posted by Skip Layman on June 24, 2017 at 5:10 AM

A Wall hanger if I've ever seen one. The lighting is fantastic and the shadow is perfect. Well done. devil

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Comment posted by John Robinson on June 24, 2017 at 6:05 PM

Yes=this is a cracker! The lighting makes it The way the centre of attraction stands out is superb.
One of the most eye catching I,ve seen on here.
JohnR

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 25, 2017 at 10:36 PM

Excellent lighting and detail Mike. I love your thought process in getting this image and your execution is great.

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