Alert Gator

[Mark Fuge]

Canon EOS 5D - EF35-350/3.5-5.6L USM @ 300.0 mm - ISO 100 - 1/100Sec. @ f/5.6 -Metering Modes Spot - Exposure Compensation 0

Gator shot at Merritt Island NWR in rare awake pose.

[Steve Maxson]

I like the alert pose and the reflection, Mark, but my first thought is that the image is not sharp - perhaps a result of the low shutter speed? I would suggest a crop from the bottom for more of a pano look. Also, the brightness of the water tends to draw my eye so less of it would be better, IMO.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Mark

Not sure why the low ISO? Good looking Ali but you don't want to have him looking away and do like the pano crop !!!

[Steve Canuel]

I do like the comp (wish for a slight head turn toward us) but agree with Steve on the sharpness and less water. I also like the way the reflection and tail touch.