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brewmaster15 · 05-03-2016, 05:30 AM - **1 Like**

_IGP0381

This is an older image I took in Florida while Birding of a young Alligator resting. What I liked about this image was the way the Alligator looks. They often get a bad rap as a being dangerous Predators ( which they are) but this fellows eyes and facial " expression " really give it a peaceful look. I know its all purely anthropomorphism, but its the impression I get.

I wish the weeds in front of the snout were not there, but it was the best I could do given where it was and where I was. Background is busy.

Thoughts on this image please.

Thanks,
al

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Gentle Gator

Is there such a thing...

As it chews your arm off, the song went something like this for one of Gators close cousins.

Youtu.be

bakerking31 · 05-03-2016, 10:07 AM

Nice shot.

You can remove those weeds in Photoshop pretty easily if you want. Also you can create a small blur to the background which will give the effect of a larger aperture and isolate the subject a bit more.

The gator looks like he is smiling lol

ballhog · 05-03-2016, 10:15 AM

Nice shot, gator looks so gentle I could just walk up and pet it.

**Tonytee** · 05-06-2016, 12:48 AM

In such a terrific photograph as this is, I wonder why anyone would want to change anything. What I mean is, the animal is in his natural habitat. I believe that is the best way to present the animal and his/her environment. Thanks a very interesting and well executed photo.

Tony

05-03-2016, 05:30 AM - 1 Like	#1
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Gentle Gator Lens: SMC Pentax-F* 300mm F4.5 ED [IF] Camera: K20D Photo Location: South Florida ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/180s Aperture: F4.5 _IGP0381 This is an older image I took in Florida while Birding of a young Alligator resting. What I liked about this image was the way the Alligator looks. They often get a bad rap as a being dangerous Predators ( which they are) but this fellows eyes and facial " expression " really give it a peaceful look. I know its all purely anthropomorphism, but its the impression I get. I wish the weeds in front of the snout were not there, but it was the best I could do given where it was and where I was. Background is busy. Thoughts on this image please. Thanks, al

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05-03-2016, 10:07 AM	#3
bakerking31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	Nice shot. You can remove those weeds in Photoshop pretty easily if you want. Also you can create a small blur to the background which will give the effect of a larger aperture and isolate the subject a bit more. The gator looks like he is smiling lol

05-03-2016, 10:15 AM	#4
ballhog Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Romeo, Mi Posts: 27	Nice shot, gator looks so gentle I could just walk up and pet it.

05-06-2016, 12:48 AM	#5
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,544	In such a terrific photograph as this is, I wonder why anyone would want to change anything. What I mean is, the animal is in his natural habitat. I believe that is the best way to present the animal and his/her environment. Thanks a very interesting and well executed photo. Tony

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