Jaws

Uploaded: December 03, 2009

Description

An eel on the look out for passing ducks or ducklings to snap at

Comments

Ann Coates level-classic December 05, 2009

Wow Barbara, this is a fantastic shot with awesome timing. Love your title. #1212805

Barbara Mason December 05, 2009

Thanks Ann this is the eel we spotted at The Groynes #8192640

lynn carter December 05, 2009

Great capture, never seen anything like this #8192725

Barbara Mason December 05, 2009

Thank you Lynn - we have many eels in NZ rivers, lakes and sea #8194092

John Connolly December 06, 2009

What a cheeky Eel, Barbara! Great timing in this fine widlife capture! #8196357

Barbara Mason December 06, 2009

Thanks John - some gardeners had just thrown the remains of their lunch in the water which attracted ducks and ducklings, eels are sneaky predators but this one appeared on the surface, mouth wide open #8196404

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 07, 2009

Truly amazing capture and great comp, Barbara!! #8197092

Barbara Mason December 09, 2009

A case of being in the right place at the right time I think Robert - thanks #8204480

Ellen Hodges December 10, 2009

Extraordinary and amazing timing and capture, Barb! !! #8205824

Chris Ebben December 29, 2009

I agree "being in the right place at the right time" can make a big difference between a good shot & a GOOD shot. Well spotted & taken=^..^= #8255161

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