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juddpatterson — The Alligator's Domain
Published: 2009-01-02 03:20:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 6675; Favourites: 364; Downloads: 160
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From a moody spring morning in Everglades National Park. All the conditions came together for an image that I had visualized for several months. In fact, the alligator's raised head (it was crunching down a catfish it had caught) made the image even better than I had hoped!Canon 5D, 17-40mm
1/50, f/7.1, ISO 400
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The ripples in the reflection of the sky make this look real nice.
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its like come into the water its nice..uhh no thanks 
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I think you've heard this like a million times, but it's beautiful! 
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With this type of shot, the discussion would usually revolve around the free-space and how to properly crop it.
In this case, I'm pleased that you didn't over crop.
The expanse of reflecting water makes this image special.
Are we using stars?
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Thanks so much. I agree that this is a situation where it was critical not to crop too much. I really enjoy the spaciousness of this version. I appreciate your comments!
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Well done.
The composition and the reflection of sky is really nice.
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Fantastic photography.Beautiful gallery. Thank You.
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It's like a world within a world! Beautiful photo
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This image has been featured in "Florida Living", found here: [link]
Hope you like it
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Wow, great capture of the reflection, and the gator makes it just perfect. I think he also adds more interest compared to if it was just a shot of the water alone.
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everything came together perfectly here!
stunning!
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Stunning. I really like the placement of the alligator in the frame (although at first glance I thought it was a leaf floating on the water - not a mistake I imagine you'd make twice in reality!).
The reflections and the ripples are both fantastic.
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Incredible shot, the alligator's head peeping through the water is a fantastic addition
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Just amazing! Great capture and composition, and idea as well
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I love water & reflections 
Sadly, I've an addiction to reflections [link] enjoy the trip
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This work has been featured on my journal [link] 
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I really appreciate the feature. Thanks!
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This beautiful piece has been featured here
[link]
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Thank you for sharing it with us.
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I appreciate the links to my two photographs! Thanks!!
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This is absolutely perfect! The colors, composition and the simplicity, I can't describe it!
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Excellent image i love the colors reflected on the water and the alligator really makes the image stunning. Great work!
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This is wonderful!!! I love the persective of the offcenterness 
(But try to watch your catagories - there is one for reptiles...there are some here on dA that get a bit peeved 
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Thanks for the comment and for the information on categories. I received my "violation" message...lol. Interesting that "wild animals" is mostly made up of zoo animals. 
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I've been on here about a year and a half so ask away and I'll answer if I know the answer
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