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Born in captivity


Born in captivity
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Copyright: Erwin Kruger (somjit) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 19 W: 0 N: 44] (263)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Reptiles - Crocs, alligators, caimans, & garials 1, Baby Animals 1, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-16 10:24
Viewed: 571
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Crocodylus Niloticus.During mating season the males attract the females by slapping their snouts on the water,blowing water out of their noses and making a variety of other sounds.The female crocodile lays her eggs about two months after mating and these eggs are incubated for about three months.A nest temperature of below 31.7C [89.1 F] and above 34.5C [94.1F]females are born and within that 5 degree range shall be males.
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Hello Erwin
Welcome to TrekNature
This is a fine image of a baby Crocodile being born. I guess if they are born in captivity hopefully to be set free. Your note is informative.
TFS Janice

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5726 W: 605 N: 3416] (9131)
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Hi Erwin

Welcome to TrekNature. I am glad you finally managed to get your first posting uploaded and I sincerely hope you will have a long and pleasant stay on this site.

It seems like your entrée comes with a bang as you present us something never before shown on the site. I couldn't remember seeing a shot off crocodile eggs or the birth of a baby croc on the site before and after I've done some research in the gallery I came to the conclusion that this is a TrekNature first. So, although this is not an altogether rare occasion in nature I've included it in my "RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN" because it is the first photo of this event or scenario on the site. Noticing the date the photo was taken I assume it was done at the old "Croc Centre" in Richards Bay. What a shame and a pity that this facility was closed down.

The composition and the cropping are well balanced and the colours are very natural. The exposure was well controlled showing excellent contrasts on the darkish croc baby as well as on the whitish eggs without any real OE (over exposed) areas to distract. Unfortunately I cannot see the exif data (i.e. the f/stop or the aperture, etc.), but the DOF (depth of field) seems quite appropriate as the details are pretty sharp and well defined.

Good work with your first posting and I am looking forward to see more from you.
Best regards
Loot

PS. Very interesting notes – I am glad humans don't have to attract female attention by "blowing water out of their noses and making a variety of other sounds". Although, when I think about that, some of our courtship manners or actions might seem equally strange to animals (chuckle).

Hallo Erwin
Welcome to Trek Nature. I am sure you will enjoy everyday that you are a part of it.
The first thing I noticed looking at your photograph was the baby's big eyes. Its body is not even out of the shell, and all you notice is this huge glassy eyes. Excellent capture, well done on the composition and sharpness.Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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