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GATOR BLISS

© Jack Gaskin

GATOR BLISS

Uploaded: December 01, 2012

Description

Happy T~K~W December
I'm overdue for a Gator Post. Here you can see both protective eye covers that these fellows possess along w/the water tight flap at the back of the Alligators mouth. This is what enables them to lay in the water or grab a large turtle, holding it in their open jaws and even swim w/it underwater w/o drowning . This fellow is enjoying the heat of the sun and balancing it's body temperature ..
Thanks for all the wonderful comments on the finalist shots . I appreciate each & every one very much ...

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 01, 2012

Thats interesting. Never seen the flap before. Great close-up. #1501257

Michelle Alton December 01, 2012

Super capture by ANY stretch...but THIS stretch is such an extraordinary GRIN!

I'll bet you've been saving this one for a TKW Day! #10444311

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 01, 2012

Great pov and capture Jack!! #10444364

Robert R. Goodman December 01, 2012

That is wild,Jack.Getting a little close my friend.Excellent capture and great info.Glad to here your taking off for warmer weather!!!!!! #10444396

frank w. degenhardt December 01, 2012

These prehistoric creatures are make for the kill. They are fascinating to watch on the prowl, the way they have deadly weapons and amazing patients. Love the read about them and that picture is so amazing. Open jaws coming out at us. I think its safe to say you did'nt use a macro my friend. Awesome. #10444425

Monnie Ryan December 01, 2012

Another of your "yikes!" shots! Terrific catch, Jack! #10444480

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 01, 2012

LOL!!! Love the capture, Jack! He looks like he is having a big belly laugh! #10444543

Lynn M. Whitt December 01, 2012

That is so funny, I love it. #10444780

Ann Coates level-classic December 01, 2012

Wow, extraordinary and interesting info. Looks like he's laughing at you Jack. Fantastic capture here. #10444901

Tiia Vissak December 01, 2012

a cool portrait! #10444924

David Phalen December 01, 2012

Excellent light, colors, textures and clarity!!

Happy T~K~W Day!! #10444962

John Connolly December 01, 2012

That is some set of choppers Jack! Happy TKW Day! #10445235

Mike Clime December 01, 2012

Cool capture and you educated me as I did not know any of that, Jack! PS - I do almost everything and have only hired carpeting installed. #10445342

JudyAnn Rector level-classic December 01, 2012

Fantastic image, Jack... what did you have to offer him to get him to smile SO big? ... Love the info too... #10445423

Barbara Waldoch December 01, 2012

You have to smile :-) #10445547

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 01, 2012

What a cool shot of this guy! Great info, Jack! #10445971

Avril Young December 02, 2012

He looks like he is about to eat you ;)
wonderful capture Jack.. #10446019

Nadia Paul December 02, 2012

Never seen a gator smile before Jack - was he contemplating dinner? Fabulous capture!!! #10446079

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