Young Gator

[Mel Phillips]

This young gator was resting in shallow water on an overcast day outside the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuse center main building. This is full frame and I have played with various crops but could not decide on what would look best.

Suggestions and comments are welcome and very appreciated.

Mel

Canon 20D
Old 100-300 4.5-5.6 at 300 handheld
ISO 400
1/500, f7.1, normal program

[Harold Davis]

gators are tough for me. but one thing to consider is more eye contact. looks like this one would have benefited from a polarizar filter!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Mel

I like the idea of shooting down at the gator Can make different images. I like the way just a couple of parts are out of the water and you place the focus on the right place

Downloaded and tried a few things processing wise but not happy with results Was trying to select out of water parts and play with the opacity of rest Would like to see less transparency?

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Mel,
I like what you were trying to do...I find that the background is a bit white washed for my taste, and would also like to see a little bit more of the eyes...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Arthur Morris]

I love the mood and the overhead view, thus am happy with the lack of eye contact. I like the diagonal placement of the subject but would liked to have seen the whole left front foot.