Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Amazing shot. Lovely greenery's in background and beautiful alligator. Well centered, detailed this is very nice and also a great eye viewer.
Thanks for showing. Congratulations and Good Luck.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Thanks so much Lolly, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from supergold
I thought there are only crocs in Australia; maybe it is an American specimen at the zoo? a very nice close up with his big smile;

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks Fred, yes it is American Alligator in Adelaide Zoo - no crocs are kept there but plenty of them up north where we plan to visit croc farm during road trip in July. :) Mary

Comment from Howard M
Very Good Shot... yes Looks like a Happy Alligator to me
Great close up ....Colors... are perfect ... Wonderful Framing..... Great Job thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks so much Howard, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by Howard M on 05-Apr-2016

Your welcome have a good night Mary

Comment from GaliaG
yes, alligators always look like smiling, the problem is that they do not smile, but get ready to eat

excellent focus, details and light handling

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks GaliaG, similar to our crocodiles up north which have claimed quite a few limbs and lives. Wouldn't get too close thats for sure :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
Not at all sure about such things but I think this might be a crocodile. He does seem to have that contented smile on his face though. Fine cropping and very good colors.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks Mike, yes it is an alligator, Adelaide Zoo don't have any crocodiles but hope to see some on our road trip in July. :) Mary

Comment from T.davisartsandcrafts
Cool looking alligator,I like this close up shot that shows his teeth sticking out. You can see every little bump on it's back. I wanted to paint one of these one time but it didn't work out. I wished I had a close up of it's eye.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks very much I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from nikman
What a subject you have to work with here! The full frame composition is certainly merited. Your image is sharp and well exposed providing us with lots of detail to enjoy. Well done!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a wonderful nice lovely shot.Beautiful nice rare scene.Alligator,face eyes action,large mouth teeth,dangerous look,design skin and body ,green dark b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks so much for your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Impressive capture of a wildlife subject.
Pin sharp focusing. Bright lighting. Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Fine details, features and textures.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thanks again Dick :) Mary

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 04-Apr-2016

I miss your views...

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Been very busy and injured neck and shoulder helping daughter, nearly recovered so should get back to reviewing and posting. Nice to be missed 😀

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 04-Apr-2016

Okay, take your time...get them well first & do please take extra care...
Keep safe...