Lying in Wait

[Richard Waas]

This alligator was waiting under the nesting birds for any falling prey. I captured this prehistoric creature with my Canon 1dMK IV on tripod at sunrise in the Everglades at Anhinga. ISO 1250, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, EF500mm f/4.0L IS USM +1.4TC, 910mm, Evaluative Metering, Auto Exposure, Auto WB, No Flash. High Key look added in PS. Comments Welcome.....

[kostas nianiopoulos]

my freind Richard , this is an amazing image .. well done .

[Harold Davis]

never a big fan of gator pics, but this one is pretty cool. only wished there were a little more canvas to the left hoping that the back would fall off into water. high key seems the order of the week with all the overcast we've had. i like it a lot!!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

If you can't get the birds, there is always the gators. Like the high key and the look in this guy's eye. It was nice to see you today.
Congrats

[Alfred Forns]

... can't believe you guys passed up the black beauties :)

One of the better gator images I've seen in a while Richard, just a little more room on the left !!!

[Gus Cobos]

:cool:I like it Mr. Waas,
The high-key compliments this little guy quite well...

[Lance Peters]

Nice High Key Gator - like it, bit more space on the left for my tastes also.

[Richard Waas]

Absolutely right sir ......

[Anita Rakestraw]

Repost is an improvement, Richard, and you've posted another fine image! I agree with Al; this is an outstanding gator shot; love the high key.

[Harold Davis]

repost is exactly what i had in mind!!! perfect!!!

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful capture of this ancient critter. Repost helps the comp, and the high key puts it over the top. Nicely done!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Nice repost Rich,..

Exposure techs look soid and love the reflection.