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Gallery: WildlifePosted April 13, 2011166 views5 comments

Once in a while during this shoot the gators would snap at a bird. But they were much too fast for them, so the gators fished. This one presented a comp challenge, but I liked the underside view of the gator so much I dealt with it.
What's interesting is that the birds often get within touching distance and still get to walk away.

D3s 300 x1.4 f/5.6 1/1500

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5 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 13, 2011 at 6:58 PM

Wayne, great sharpness and detail and light on the gator! I really like the underside view, too.

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Comment posted by Ken Canning on April 13, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Nice detail and very unique. Well done!

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on April 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM

I love this image Wayne, very rare to have such an wonderful angleof view :^) What really adds to my enjoyment though, is the seemingly nonchalant demeanor of the Egret as it far too casually walks away from the potential Jaws of Death ;^)

Great shot buddy, thanks for sharing :^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM

I most like the texture of the gator in the light and the twist of his body!

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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on April 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Neat gator shot. I like the splashing water, the twisted head, and the curving lines of the body and tail.

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