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Blending In
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Blending In

by Mike Ramy

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted October 14, 20172,173 views3 comments
Had to go back a few years but thought this image fit this week's "Animals blending in with their environment" WC.
On the Ocklawaha River from my 2013 Florida Spring Break Tour. Full frame, hand held from boat.

Please see Large Version for better detail by clicking on image  - -  Largest Version - HERE

File name    Ramy_4344_CF30
Camera Model    Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time    4/2/2013 2:45:29 PM
Author    Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice    Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode    Aperture-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed)    1/200
Av(Aperture Value)    9.0
Metering Mode    Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation    -1 1/3
ISO Speed    400
Auto ISO Speed    OFF
Lens    EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length    140.0mm

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 14, 2017 at 3:13 PM
Hi Mike, this big gator does blend in well, especially with the presence of that horizontal log above.  This is quite different from the gator sightings that you and I generally have, where the gators tend to lurk in the shadows or stand out strongly as they're catching some rays.  This view works very well with the large dof and the addition of the reflections. 
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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on October 14, 2017 at 4:29 PM
Very nice photo of the hiding gator sunning himself. The tree trunks and the logs make for a busy photo and takes the eye away from the still gator. The colors help to camouflage him along with the highlights and shadows. Once you make out the gator it is kind of funny. A fun photo to look at that is for sure. 
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Comment posted by Ry Birge on October 15, 2017 at 8:34 AM
Super picture. How did you train that alligator to do that? The wood provides a perfect frame. Love this picture. Keep up the good work
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