Swimming For Residents Only
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Comment by Deano:
Looks like something out of National Geographic. Really!
You could probably sell that photo to them or "Louisiana Conservationalist" or the like. Congrats!

Dennis in Louisiana

Swimming For Residents Only
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Comment by texxsmith:
Be careful dude!

Amazing photo, but it ain't worth him biting into you and pulling you under, you screaming for your loved ones, them running out to the water, witnessing a agtor leterally trying to eat you.
Maybe iy's a smaller one, your thinking, "He can't eat me!" and maybe you're right. But even a small bite from a gator gives people a nasty, nasty infection that leads to amputation sometimes.

You probably know all this already, you probably just haven't imagined your kids watching you get pulled under, or you laying in bed for months having your family wait on you...

It's a great shot to be sure, but there's gotta be safer ways of getting it then sticking your face in a gators face so closely that he opens his his mouth (a gators way of saying - "Not so close")

Swimming For Residents Only
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Comment by completetool:
This is my first comment ever, I couldn't resist this one. This photo is just amazing, 'nough said. Well-deserved ribbon.

Swimming For Residents Only
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Comment by ursula:
Many congratulations!
I'm glad you still have your camera - this is wide angle at its best.

Message edited by author 2007-01-30 22:08:43.

Snap!
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Comment by yanko:
Are you thinking of shooting stingrays next? :P

Snap!
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Comment by NikonJeb:
I don't even wanna know how cl;ose you were to this dude!!!! You're brave, stupid, or just the right combination of both. Hell of a shot!

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Comment by staab:
This is a nice shot! If the other gator (your challenge entry) didn't have his mouth agape... this would be my favorite gator shot ever! Alas, it is a fine second favorite!

RALLYE MONTE-CARLO
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Comment by JawnyRico:
Oh thats just a sweet car. Love the shot and idea. Well done.

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Comment by CNovack:
Out of the series of outtakes, I like this one the best. The lighting and level of details are absolutely wonderful. But the thing that makes this photo stand out from the rest is that this is a full body shot, the poise of the bird on the branch seems ready to take flight at any second, and the lovely blue sky with the white billowy clouds backdrop gives this a dreamy & relaxed feel.

Swimming For Residents Only
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Comment by John White:
Amazing shot. The most striking is the use of wide angle. Its right in your face. Great.