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Crocodile "Goldie"


Crocodile
Photo Information
Copyright: Paul Hedgeland (phedgeland) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 13 W: 9 N: 26] (135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-27
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Panasonic DMC FZ - 20 LUMIX, Leica 36-432mm, Digital - JPG, Hoya UV 55mm
Exposure: f/5.2, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Reptiles - Crocs, alligators, caimans, & garials 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-09-18 6:53
Viewed: 1642
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There are a few things that grabbed me about this shot, first the depth that the front leg has sunk in the river bank, showing to some extent the weight of this huge animal. I also find it intriguing as to where he is going, this is a single shot from a series of three showing him enter the water but I found this the most captivating. Finally I find those gold teeth striking.

The picture was hand held and taken from a boat, I have darkened the image slightly by both increasing the contrast and decreasing the brightness, I felt this gave the picture a more sinister feel. I also cropped a bit of water from the bottom and some grass from the top.

Hope you like it.
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  • Great 
  • kency (394)
  • [2005-09-18 7:51]

Beautiful shot Paul..........kency.

Good work, Paul. Thank you.

This is a very good picture, Paul.
The animal looks very powerful.
Great POV, I love the low angle. Well composed, very good detials and nice colours.
Excellent work.

  • Great 
  • ridfa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 89 W: 0 N: 375] (4092)
  • [2005-09-19 1:18]

je trouve la composition intéressante. Ton image Paul mais bien en évidence toute la puissance de cet animal ô combien impressionnant.

TFS

Excellent shot!
Great composed, very good detail and colour.
TFS!

  • Great 
  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 5840] (19618)
  • [2005-09-19 3:38]

One of the best crocodile shots I have seen on TN, Paul. Excellent details and colors and composition and POV. Really stunning. Well done and TFS. : )

Hey Paul,

I trust that you took this shot closer to the 432mm side of your zoom range and not down at 36mm. Very nice shot. I love the reflexion in the water. Well done

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