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STUMPY

© Jack Gaskin

STUMPY

Uploaded: August 15, 2011 04:18:34

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D80 Sigma 50-500@320mm ISO200 f6.3 SS1/320

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 !!!!


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 320.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Gord MacEachern August 15, 2011

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.. #1401176

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 15, 2011

So good they are able to adapt. Great capture, here, Jack. #9604743

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 15, 2011

He definitely looks battle weary Jack...a nice find! #9604769

Ron McEwan August 15, 2011

Great shooting and the information is most interesting too; Jack. Starting to prepare the camper today. #9604809

Robert R. Goodman August 15, 2011

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!!!! #9604812

Gregory R. Gaskin August 15, 2011

Nice capture and info. #9604866

Alan L. Borror August 15, 2011

Great capture and the narrative was super interesting, Jack! #9604882

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 15, 2011

Their survival capabilities are amazing Jack. He looks pretty content resting there. Nice shot! #9604940

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 15, 2011

Bet you have several pairs of Crocs, too! Nicely composed, Jack and great details. Interesting info! Send some rain my way! #9604952

Monnie Ryan August 15, 2011

Yeah, he's suffered a bit of wear and tear -- cool capture! It's raining here today, but no deluge expected. #9604985

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 15, 2011

would make great shoes... :0)
great capture! #9605122

Carol Eade level-addict August 15, 2011

What a shot. I have to get back to
gatorland! #9605299

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 15, 2011

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. #9605374

Jeffrey R. Bange August 15, 2011

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. #9605472

Michelle Alton August 15, 2011

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! #9605507

Mike Clime August 15, 2011

Nice capture and details, Jack! Looks like he can still get around though. #9605622

Ann Coates level-classic August 15, 2011

Better his foot is missing than mine! I can understand the desire to photograph these magnificent creatures. Amazing shot Jack and interesting story. #9605743

Tiia Vissak August 15, 2011

a cool portrait! #9605771

Barbara Waldoch August 15, 2011

Terrific capture, Jack! #9606250

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 15, 2011

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

GREAT portrait, Jack!! #9606798

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 16, 2011

Great clarity,excellent capture,Jack!! #9606871

Thomas E. Hinds September 25, 2011

Terrific Finalist, Jack! Congratulations! #9690662

Danny B. Head September 25, 2011

Good to see old Stumpy again. Congrats! #9690698

Bill Johnson September 25, 2011

Jack, Great capture. Congrats on your selection as a finalist. Good luck. #9691188

Ann Coates level-classic September 25, 2011

Good on you Jack. Congratulations on your fantastic finalist. #9691382

Robert R. Goodman September 25, 2011

A big congratulations,Jack!!! #9691410

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 25, 2011

Congrats on your amazing finalist, Jack! #9691422

Jeffrey R. Bange September 25, 2011

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. #9691637

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 25, 2011

Congrats on your finalist Jack! #9691938

Patti Coblentz September 25, 2011

Awesome capture, Jack...congratulations on your finalist! #9692560

Nadia Paul September 26, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful finalist jack! #9693740

Mary Timman September 26, 2011

Beautiful Finalist. Congratulations! #9694541

Karen Celella September 26, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Jack. #9696076

Marijana Fajgl September 26, 2011

big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Jack! #9696083

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 26, 2011

Congrats, Jack! How's Yellowstone? #9696500

Carol Eade level-addict September 26, 2011

Congrats on your terrific finalist, Jack! #9697621

Merna L. Nobile September 27, 2011


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

#9698542

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 29, 2011

Congratulations, Jack! #9706043

Patricia Seidler September 30, 2011

Belated congratulations Jack on this wonderful finalist! #9707617

Toni Riggs December 14, 2011

Fantastic capture, congrats! #9864128

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