I was directly above this American Alligator at the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key in Florida. The refuge protects a small population of the smallest deer in the United States, the key deer. But, there are also plenty of other creatures to be seen. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/9 at 1/100th of a second.
It’s been unusually cool down here the past week, so they’re out basking in the sun, trying to stay warm. I have but to look out my window and see these amazing survivors. Would not want to be THAT close, however!
——- In the beginning finely tooled
——- As when kings of Africa and
——- Asia ruled
——- Before Pol Pot and Amin
——- And times that caused
——- Their cultures dim
——- This ornate symmetry
——- Held sway.
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See them everyday in my back pond , but that’s a Real close-up so prehistoric looking
Aunt Sue
It’s been unusually cool down here the past week, so they’re out basking in the sun, trying to stay warm. I have but to look out my window and see these amazing survivors. Would not want to be THAT close, however!
WOW‼️‼️‼️ This is an incredible shot. Thanks Sean. Hope all is going well.
That’s what I call a head shot!
That is a great point of view. I love it.
At 200 mm! What great luck to be able to shoot from above! Fantastic shot! I don’t usually care for gator shots but this one is superb!
——- In the beginning finely tooled
——- As when kings of Africa and
——- Asia ruled
——- Before Pol Pot and Amin
——- And times that caused
——- Their cultures dim
——- This ornate symmetry
——- Held sway.
Awesome to have gotten such a direct overhead shot!!