Here's What Happens When You Take a Long Lens to Gatorland

[Second Hand Pat]

So went to Gatorland for the first time since last summer and played out in the breeding marsh and then did something I have not done much of. Playing with color, texture and some composition. What did you think.

First color.

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[Second Hand Pat]

I could not resist the texture in this guy's feathers.

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[Second Hand Pat]

Sleeping gators

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[Discus-n00b]

Love the Flamingo shot, 10/10 for me. Love the pose, the black background, the sharpness, color, everything. I've seen one similar photo a while back that just popped to me, and this one is no different. Natural sunlight? I personally find this the best of the group hands down. They all look great though.

[Second Hand Pat]

Love the Flamingo shot, 10/10 for me. Love the pose, the black background, the sharpness, color, everything. I've seen one similar photo a while back that just popped to me, and this one is no different. Natural sunlight? I personally find this the best of the group hands down. They all look great though.

Thanks Matt, I always seem to want to include the entire animal so this is getting me out of my comfort zone. I will admit I had different reasons for each shot and immensely enjoyed myself .
Pat

[brewmaster15]

The sleeping gators are awesome Pat..they are all great shots but the gator shot is magic.

Al

[Second Hand Pat]

The sleeping gators are awesome Pat..they are all great shots but the gator shot is magic.

Al

I agree Al and it works so nicely in black and white.
Pat

[RogueDiscus]

The B&W is perfect for the gators.

[Second Hand Pat]

The B&W is perfect for the gators.

Agreed Steve, B&W is perfect for them.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

Al, note the blue eye on this gator. It is called a Leucistic, basically a white gator with blue eyes and blue patches on the body.

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[brewmaster15]

Al, note the blue eye on this gator. It is called a Leucistic, basically a white gator with blue eyes and blue patches on the body.

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Cool Pat...I used to have a pair of leucistic Black Rat snakes... looked very similar.

[Second Hand Pat]

Cool Pat...I used to have a pair of leucistic Black Rat snakes... looked very similar.

Cool Al, a snake with blue eyes, any pictures?

[Second Hand Pat]

A few more images from Gatorland today.

One of my better Osprey images.

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I couldn't resist the eyes and hair do on this guy.

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[Jack L]

great pics.

you need to go to the pantanal and gets some of caiman now!

[Second Hand Pat]

great pics.

you need to go to the pantanal and gets some of caiman now!

Thanks Jack, bet I can find some at gatorland.
Pat