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Starter Gator

© Jack Gaskin

Starter Gator

Uploaded: January 18, 2013

Description

OK then !! This fellow is about 18 inches long and probably 2 years old . He was sunning himself on the boat ramp at Grassy Waters a Water Catchment area in Western Palm Beach County.
Want to thank all of you for your concerns over my safety when shooting Gators. Believe me when I say I am VERY CAREFUL & ending up as Gator Lunch is THE ABSOLUTE LAST WAY I WANT TO LEAVE THIS LIFE. Then again the way I do want to go would only land me in Hell ANYWAY ;O) !!
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND ....

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 18, 2013

Fabulous pov, dof and capture, Jack. #1509635

Randy K. Baldwin January 18, 2013

Long Zoom Would Be My Choice...Nice Capture. #10521087

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 18, 2013

Great perspective and capture Jack - Enjoy life!! #10521090

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 18, 2013

A fine capture of this youngster! #10521102

Robert R. Goodman January 18, 2013

Hi Jack,Well if it was me it would be shotgun in hand and camera in the other.Then I would feel safe,awesome capture my friend!!! #10521108

Alan L. Borror January 18, 2013

Great capture, Jack! Great POV and color. #10521129

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe January 18, 2013

Wow .... terrific shot Jack! As always, I enjoy your narrative! #10521197

Douglas Pignet January 18, 2013

nice comp & pov here Jack...well done #10521200

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 18, 2013

Well, if you should end up in hell, rest assured you would not be alone.
That gator isn't big enough to swallow you anyway. #10521219

Gord MacEachern January 18, 2013

Super wildlife capture Jack, lol at your comments!! #10521238

Lynn M. Whitt January 18, 2013

Great pov and capture. #10521264

Patricia Seidler January 18, 2013

Great pov and capture Jack!

I hope you are enjoying sunny, warm Florida! It hasnt been too bad up here yet! But next week will be a different story. High only in the mid 20s. But we are leaving for a 12 day cruise to the Carribean. Leaving out of New York on the Norwegian Jewel so I will be basking in the sunshine and warmth too, I hope! #10521293

Colette M. Metcalf January 18, 2013

Terrific capture and pov!! #10521296

Monnie Ryan January 18, 2013

My, what a cutie-pie! I MIGHT be able to outrun this one, but this is still too close for comfort! #10521327

Jyri Vissak January 18, 2013

Well seen and presented! #10521333

Ann Coates level-classic January 18, 2013

He looks way bigger than 18 inches, but just a baby. A cool capture here Jack. #10521692

John Connolly January 18, 2013

This baby looks like he is trying to remember you for when he grows up Jack! A wonderful little reptile and capture! #10521868

Mike Clime January 18, 2013

Cool capture, nice details and dof! Looks like he is thinking about you for breakfast! #10521875

David Phalen January 18, 2013

Excellent POV and capture!! Waaaay to close for me!! #10522281

Jeffrey R. Bange January 18, 2013

Great capture and POV Jack, are you sure that guy is only 18 inches as he sure looks a little bigger then that. Glad to see your enjoying your time in sunny Florida, next week we will be lucky if we hit 30 degrees. #10522442

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 18, 2013

Great color and detail, Jack!! Will not ask about your preferred way to the other side... #10522462

Barbara Waldoch January 18, 2013

Love his teeth, they make you smile (until you think about what it is you are looking at! LOL #10522491

frank w. degenhardt January 18, 2013

These creatures are amazing to me and love to see all the shows on tv about them. You are doing some incredible work with the pictures of them and I enjoy that. But I got such a kick out of reading your description. That is to funny Jack. Have a great weekend. #10522519

Kim Lund level-classic January 19, 2013

Jack, I always enjoy your narratives! Of course the pics are terrific too! #10522742

Brett Dolsen January 22, 2013

He's definately sussing you out or when he's a bit older Jack! Great animal capture. #10527228

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 30, 2013

Nice Jack!!! A great detailed capture with really nice colors!!! #10546256

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 03, 2013

Glad you stay safe Jack. Outstanding detail. #10552167

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