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STUMPY


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   STUMPY
STUMPY
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Yes I have a thing for Croc's & Gator's. If you look at our friend here you can see he's missing his right front foot. These animal have an amazing ability to survive horrific injuries of all types. Injuries that would certainly kill any warm blooded creature are just of no consequence to them. Shy of regenerating body parts they seem
able to heal w/o infection and just continue as if NOTHING has happened. If you ever get to any gatorland type exhibit, take a close look at some of the OLDER BIGGER inhabitants and note all the battle scars & body damage. Especially around the heads. Missing eyes and parts of jaws are very common. THEY ARE REAL SURVIVORS ...

MORE MONSOON RAIN TODAY THEY SAY !!!!

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Hi Jack, amazing capture here, I bet that miising foot hasn't hindered him at all. He seems quite proud of his missing foot, seems to be showing off his stump lol..


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August 15, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  So good they are able to adapt. Great capture, here, Jack.


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August 15, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  He definitely looks battle weary Jack...a nice find!


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August 15, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  Great shooting and the information is most interesting too; Jack. Starting to prepare the camper today.


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August 15, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  WOW!!That's a big boy,Jack.That is a awesome capture.I bet if he hit you with that tail it would hurt.Great detail and lighting!!!!


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August 15, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  Nice capture and info.


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August 15, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  Great capture and the narrative was super interesting, Jack!


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August 15, 2011

 
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  Their survival capabilities are amazing Jack. He looks pretty content resting there. Nice shot!


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August 15, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Bet you have several pairs of Crocs, too! Nicely composed, Jack and great details. Interesting info! Send some rain my way!


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August 15, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Yeah, he's suffered a bit of wear and tear -- cool capture! It's raining here today, but no deluge expected.


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August 15, 2011

 
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  would make great shoes... :0)
great capture!


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August 15, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  What a shot. I have to get back to
gatorland!


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August 15, 2011

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  He probably stuck it in the wrong croc's face! There's a leopard in Tulsa Zoo with an amputated front foot. I never saw him get up, but I guess they can get around fine.


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August 15, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  What a great capture Jack, it truly is amazing how they can bounce back from almost any type of injury and as you stated w/o any infection.


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August 15, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Yes, I've been trying to understand your gator affinity. I think it's just the natural mutual attraction of curmudgeons! That is a compliment, believe it or not.

Fascinating shot and info, Jack!


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August 15, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Nice capture and details, Jack! Looks like he can still get around though.


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August 15, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Better his foot is missing than mine! I can understand the desire to photograph these magnificent creatures. Amazing shot Jack and interesting story.


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August 15, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool portrait!


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August 15, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Terrific capture, Jack!


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August 15, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Those feet/claws would make for an awesome back-scratcher...I wonder if someone else had the same idea?

GREAT portrait, Jack!!


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August 15, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Great clarity,excellent capture,Jack!!


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August 16, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Terrific Finalist, Jack! Congratulations!


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September 25, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Good to see old Stumpy again. Congrats!


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September 25, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Jack, Great capture. Congrats on your selection as a finalist. Good luck.


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September 25, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Good on you Jack. Congratulations on your fantastic finalist.


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September 25, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations,Jack!!!


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September 25, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on your amazing finalist, Jack!


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September 25, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Jack on a well deserved finalist and best of luck in the next round. Hope you had a great vacation and can't wait to see some of your pictures, talk to you soon. P.S. I go under the knife on Nov. 21st and will be in for Thanksgiving, can't wait to have a Turkey dinner in the hospital.


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September 25, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Congrats on your finalist Jack!


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September 25, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Awesome capture, Jack...congratulations on your finalist!


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September 25, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful finalist jack!


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September 26, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Beautiful Finalist. Congratulations!


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September 26, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your finalist, Jack.


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September 26, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Jack!


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September 26, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congrats, Jack! How's Yellowstone?


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September 26, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Congrats on your terrific finalist, Jack!


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September 26, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna


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September 27, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Congratulations, Jack!


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September 29, 2011

 

Patricia Seidler
  Belated congratulations Jack on this wonderful finalist!


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September 30, 2011

 

Toni Riggs
  Fantastic capture, congrats!


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December 14, 2011

 
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