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Uploaded: 05/16/05 10:46 PM GMT
Gator Under Glass
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I think this is an Alligator. I took this this at the Tennesee Aquarium while on vacation last year. Thanks to a 2.8 macro. I couldn't use a flash since "he" was behind glass. Fuji S2 800 ISO 105 mm Macro

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::dreamer100
05/16/05 11:23 PM GMT
Wow, he makes an exceptional desktop! The reflection is so clear at full size it gives an alien look and if you didn't know what it was it would take a second to see it clearly. Great job I'll keep this around
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bjb
05/17/05 12:26 AM GMT
Another fine wallpaper. Great day for creature shots from you. The eye really catches the attention.
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::regmar
05/17/05 2:40 AM GMT
That's an alligator, my friend, and a damned good looking one too. I love the reflection you picked up. The shallow focus and his rich color all combine to give this image a real impact.
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ж Regmar ж
d_spin_9
05/17/05 5:09 AM GMT
wow thats very impressive. i really love how the reflection of closer to the mouth is unfocused , then it comes into focus again on both eyes. its great light, whether you really thought about it or not:P
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::alexis518
05/17/05 1:23 PM GMT
Excellent shot, Don. I'm very impressed that the clarity is so high, given the fact you shot through glass. Color and composition is top notch as well. This is a 10 all the way!
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::nmsmith
05/17/05 1:35 PM GMT
Excellent! Top marks.
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::ieliles
05/17/05 2:57 PM GMT
Very clear shot. It shows good camera knowledge, or luck. Nice shot either way.
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Paul_Gerritsen
05/17/05 6:10 PM GMT
What an eye cather this is.
And my marks are technique: 10, composition 10, light 10.
Very well done!
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::arneh
05/17/05 7:46 PM GMT
An eye catcher, indeed ! Excellent shot, Don !
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::Neamh
05/17/05 10:18 PM GMT
Amazing photo.
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::June
05/19/05 3:02 PM GMT
Now this is excellent!!!
JuneBug
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I'm walking on sunshine! Webshots
lars63
05/22/05 3:09 PM GMT
Looks very good and my new desktop :)
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Finrod
05/23/05 12:43 AM GMT
Real neat! I live in FL, so I see alligators all the time. This makesa really great desktop.
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jonnyblu
05/23/05 10:03 AM GMT
Fantastic....is my new desktop
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S_Proops
05/23/05 12:41 AM GMT
wow.... fantastic shot!! beautiful!
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danman1
05/24/05 5:55 AM GMT
Woah! Great shot... good thing thers a glass between the two of you!
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::bayoubooger
05/24/05 1:02 PM GMT
Excellent shot, Don

it's actually a Cayman, btw...
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_myst_
05/28/05 11:13 AM GMT
this is truly a masterpiece and it left me speechless the first moment i saw it.. i was a bit scared, though.. :)) it's a good thing he had been behind the glass.. ;)

the reflections are spectacular..if someone turned the image upside down, i wouldn't be able to recognize the real side! simply breathtaking.. what a tremendous job on the details, too! oh.. and talk about the stunning lightning. i dare to say this image is completely perfect!

thank you for sharing this fantastic image with us!
favourites, highest marks.. and enjoy your day ;o)
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GhostStalker
06/05/05 11:16 AM GMT
Amazing shot....I didn't see it's an alligator until I see the nose...;)
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ripp
06/30/05 10:51 PM GMT
Great shot
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S_Proops
07/10/05 1:50 AM GMT
ahh brilliant photo, love the reflections and the color. GREAT!
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Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief; All kill their inspiration and sing about the grief.
Drakala
08/11/05 11:54 AM GMT
Awesome capture what an amazing reflection you got there
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+camerahound
09/20/05 10:02 AM GMT
Here, kitty, ki-- . Agree with the comments above.
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forestwolf34
10/01/05 11:25 PM GMT
Wow, nice image...99/10!!!!
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_whitewidow_
10/14/05 6:54 PM GMT
this is a greate image. its so intense.
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::Nikoli
10/18/05 12:47 AM GMT

I feel like a small fish in a big pond when I look @ this. It is a cracking shot and lovely composition, I especially like the fact that the water is dead still and also the fact that you have captured it so precisely. Top marks. Cheers Nik ;-)
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::madmaven
04/04/06 2:32 PM GMT
SOOOOO glad I saw this!!!!!!!!!!!!! How very beautiful!!!!!!! You did such an excellent job with this beautiful baby!
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i'll be allright in a minute..just a bit stressed you might say...
rose_star
04/09/06 4:12 PM GMT
WOW! great shot! 10 from me!
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harryj
06/16/06 4:09 PM GMT
the best shot i have seen of a gator!
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.Homtail
10/21/06 2:11 PM GMT
This is amazing. I cant believe how still the water is considering there is a gator in it! For an image the was taken through glass this is an incredible shot. Totally stunning. Im totally wowed. Very well done.
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.cirquegoddess
01/07/07 5:33 AM GMT
Great shot. Very intimidating. Lol.
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.Ace33
03/26/07 11:06 PM GMT
The clairity is amazing! Great job!
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.fra99y
06/11/07 6:54 PM GMT
wow now that is one of the best shots ive seen.........
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::Foxfire66
02/08/11 8:47 PM GMT
The reflection is SO COOL! Outstanding focus too! Really a Great Capture!!
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::unclejoe85
09/08/13 3:50 PM GMT

Very nice reptile, I think it may be a croc, super sharp image and very nicely done.
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