Alligator 'staking' techniques

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Posted by Barry Bland on March 27, 2009 at 8:08 AM

As we were discussing alligators I could not resist posting this picture of me after a recent shoot at Gatorland, Orlando....

Warning - please do not try this at home and I would not recommend 'Flip Flops' on your first couple of gator outings!

Enjoy

Barry

Posted by Tom_W on March 27, 2009 at 8:27 AM

Excellent, contextual image.

BTW: I have been told that these animals can out run a human over a short distance.

Posted by Ian Mason on March 27, 2009 at 9:08 AM

Yikes!!

Posted by Tim Taylor on March 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM

I notice you don't have an eye glued to the viewfinder in this shot. This is probably an excellent idea in view of your proximity to the subject.

Tim

Posted by Barry Southon on March 27, 2009 at 11:45 AM

Barry

Looks as though he's just eaten the previous photographer.

Barry

Kansas

Posted by Drew Mellowship on March 27, 2009 at 2:47 PM

Rather you than me !

Drew

Posted by eric weight on March 28, 2009 at 3:54 AM

Ever heard of the 'Darwin awards' Barry?

Rather you than me.
I have to say that this shot gives a frightening demonstration of the size of these beasts compared to a human being. Thanks for giving us the chance to see it.

Eric

Posted by Danny Green on March 29, 2009 at 6:49 AM

Hello Barry

Thats is so funny with you in there with your flip flops ever heard the phrase bloody tourists. I am in awe of these animals and would love the chance to do them at some point, fantastic shot.

Danny