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The Infamous Maumee Flatback Gatorsnake
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This just floated right by me as I was getting shots where the Maumee River had overflowed from all the melting snow and heavy rains. Actually, I put the eyeball on for effect. LOL.

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.Joanie
03/03/11 6:00 PM GMT
OMG, you're nuts!...lol...Cool shot and love that eyeball Jim! As well as cute, the focus is excellent and the comp great!
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::Dunstickin
03/03/11 7:07 PM GMT
I wopulda crapped me'sell and legged it!...

Don't do this again...gives me the weebles! lol
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::trixxie17
03/03/11 7:50 PM GMT
Oh the rare and endangered - you forgot to mention that - I've never actually seen one in person! Excellent clarity and my chuckle for the day - thanks.
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::Inkeri
03/03/11 7:51 PM GMT
Sensation.Have you call TV and the newspapers.That is one unknown animal,and it is a sensation.Cool photo and work,Jim.
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::SEFA
03/03/11 8:17 PM GMT
Didnīt know you had monsters like that where you live Jim..;-)
You better follow Erjas advice and call the media. Great work!
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::casechaser
03/03/11 8:28 PM GMT
You may have put an "eyeball" on it Jimbob, just don't try putting a hand on it!!
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.ovar2008
03/03/11 8:29 PM GMT
Fabulous photo.
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.koca
03/03/11 9:55 PM GMT
Great shot, Jim, and unusual, too. I don't expect any less from you. LOL
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::Genver
03/03/11 9:59 PM GMT
It is funny,Jim,very good clarity and frame too.
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.Tedi
03/03/11 10:03 PM GMT
Oh, it looks scary. You are brave when you shoot things like this. Very good photo.
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::0930_23
03/03/11 11:03 PM GMT
I heard there was a sighting of one of these on the Mommy, JimboB. Sometimes seeing them is as easy as falling off a log. Other times, not so easy. Great clarity in this.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
03/03/11 11:25 PM GMT
Oh my how cool! Lol! Kudos on this one Jimbob. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::cynlee
03/03/11 11:51 PM GMT
You idjit, you always make me laugh!
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.Starglow
03/03/11 11:59 PM GMT
Guess that would scare me if it floated by even without the eye. Clever!!!
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.Eubeen
03/04/11 12:35 AM GMT
It is because of critters like this that I no longer enter open water. Great job on this image.
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::luckyshot
03/04/11 12:41 AM GMT
Jimbob - I'd say you were suffering from cabin fever, but, you've been out to the park with camera in hand. So, it has to be your creative humor at work. Thad
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.muki7
03/04/11 2:18 AM GMT
Yep! it must be matin' season again, Jimbo. Those critters are all over the place down at the River. That;s why I havn't been there in awhile. Be very careful I hear there bite is fatal. Nice work.
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::jeenie11
03/04/11 5:18 AM GMT
eeeeek! So scary. I guess that we should call this a manip because of the eye. Just joking. a good one.
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.osifa
03/04/11 7:24 AM GMT
Very creative and nice manipulation. I like it. Wonderful.
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.hirschikiss22
03/04/11 4:06 PM GMT
I was pretty scared by that for a minute before I read your caption!! Thought I might not ever get in the water again!! Love it
~Kim
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::Ramad
03/04/11 4:54 PM GMT
That is quite a tough looking gator Jimbob. The skin is so tough and unsuitable for making handbags. Nice capture!
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.Susiesun
03/04/11 7:38 PM GMT
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I am smiling here with your "Gatorsnake" (lol), Jim! Very fun and funny, creative! Have a very nice weekend!
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::braces
03/04/11 8:20 PM GMT
And I thought you were the greatest wildlife photographer ever!!
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::busybottle
03/05/11 7:24 AM GMT
Jim
We have these here to but they spit at ya when you get to close. How you managed to get this shot and survive baffles me! So funny! Great innovative shot.
Paul
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::egggray
03/06/11 1:04 AM GMT
You are getting weird Jim, just kidding. Neat idea with the eye. I will keep an eye out for this monster at the wildlife area tomorrow.
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.amishy
03/06/11 2:37 AM GMT
This is something else Jimbob! leave it to you to freak me out!LOL! This is a great image! :)Ami
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.icedancer
03/08/11 2:43 PM GMT
Great post work and that's a good looking piece of driftwood Jimbob
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::susanlynn
03/10/11 5:04 PM GMT
That is so cute JimBob - imagine swimming along and having it float up behind you - it would probably frighten a few.
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.OutdoorsGuy
03/16/11 10:50 AM GMT
I must say, I've seen alot of different things, but this takes the cake. You are very creative, well done my friend.
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