The Image of Patience
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Submitted to Creepy
Photo Info
| Uploaded | September 20, 2011 |
| Taken | October 26, 2010 |
| Make | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
| Exposure | 1/160 sec at f/5.8 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 111.092 mm |
| ISO | 400 |
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He is waiting for me to throw a morsel for him. I took this shot at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. He is captive there, because when he was free he was hand fed, and has lost his fear of humans. He is dangerous, because he has no fear. Many like him are not so lucky, because they are killed; sometimes after they have hurt a person, or eaten someone's dog. This is the fault of ignorant humans, since gators have a natural fear of people.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SPOTLIGHT, LYNN!!!
53 responses
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Susan Littlefield gave props (20 Sep 2011):
A great shot, Judy.....very scary look he has. But what a sad story about his life.
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daniele castellucchio gave props (20 Sep 2011):
great capture!
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (20 Sep 2011):
He is looking at you, great nature capture of this beast Judy!
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Betty Maxey gave props (20 Sep 2011):
Oh yeah... his eyes are totally engaged.... excellant shot!!
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Jüri Vissak gave props (20 Sep 2011):
Very cute!
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Brad Paro gave props (20 Sep 2011):
This is too cool!!!
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Donald Garrett gave props (20 Sep 2011):
Handsome guy!! So expertly captured! His story is so sad, however.
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elfriede fulda gave props (20 Sep 2011):
excellent shot
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misha otaared gave props (20 Sep 2011):
an ominous kind of patience.... love the subtle textures and colors in this
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Ioana Caravan gave props (20 Sep 2011):
This is great!
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Saroj Swain gave props (20 Sep 2011):
Over patience... is not it... great shot Judy...
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (20 Sep 2011):
What a fanatic capture! I love the color combo.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (21 Sep 2011):
A wonderful image and narrative..
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JanElle gave props (21 Sep 2011):
A very handsome alligator he is, too.. and a sad reality. Fabulous capture!!
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Richard Knight gave props (21 Sep 2011):
I recognize this little guy. He has not changed much in the last 100 million years!
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Ann Reece gave props (21 Sep 2011):
Excellent photo and narrative about feeding the alligators. It's a shame that people won't just enjoy seeing them without feeding them, they have no idea of what it will do to the alligator!
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Dunja Kolar gave props (21 Sep 2011):
great photo
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Deborah Downes gave props (21 Sep 2011):
Gives me creepy chiils. Great shot, Judy.
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Michaela K. gave props (22 Sep 2011):
wow! indeed creepy! perfect entry!
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John Linton gave props (22 Sep 2011):
Creepy cool entry.
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John Linton said (22 Sep 2011):
I wonder if he's a Yankee fan?
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker said (22 Sep 2011):
LOL! John, he would be a "fan" of anyone who fell into his pool....Derek Jeter included.
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Suzanne McGeady said (22 Sep 2011):
He's got that one eye on his next feed, Judy. Sad life for him, when he should be free. A great picture of his dappled water hole..
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Linda Houghton gave props (22 Sep 2011):
great capture !
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Patty Gross gave props (24 Sep 2011):
I agree with you wholeheartedly, Judy. The wild animals were put here on earth for a purpose, and that purpose was NOT to become a pet. They should be left alone and not toyed with by those who are ignorant of their need for freedom, or those who are just plain mean! What a fantastic photo you captured of him in his permanent "home" now. Thanks for sharing
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker said (24 Sep 2011):
As a captive, he could not be in a better place. He and about 11 others live in a very large "gator lagoon", which is a huge double fenced area of a large canal from the Homosassa River. He has 2 very large gravel beaches on which to sun, and he is fed a diet prescribed by some highly educated dieticians from the U of Florida. I don't think his little reptilian brain worries too much about this, since the reason for his creation was just to "eat", and he never has time to get too hungry before his next meal is delivered to him. As an alternative to fighting to exist, this is not too bad. How much he appreciates it, only he knows.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (25 Sep 2011):
A good photo with a good message Judy.
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Donna Mullins gave props (26 Sep 2011):
great detail on this guy! too close for comfort. HA!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (27 Sep 2011):
People think they are doing them a kindness by feeding them but there is always someone in line waiting to hurt them. Sad. A great shot Judy.
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (28 Sep 2011):
Sad...I am here just for few seconds to say hello to my friends...
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Lanis Rossi gave props (28 Sep 2011):
Awesome!
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Julie Stiefel gave props (28 Sep 2011):
YIKES!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (29 Sep 2011):
This is such a perfect shot for the theme and informative story to go with it.. Hope to see it get a hot rating!
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Debbie Smartt gave props (30 Sep 2011):
Yikes, He is beautiful but better to keep your distance. They are so fast.
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eithne mythen gave props (2 Oct 2011):
Love the colour and distortion, GR8 shot...
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (7 Oct 2011):
Like the song Hungry Eyes
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Dorothy Burwell gave props (9 Oct 2011):
He's got my total respect..... Nice shot guys!
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je suis moi gave props (9 Oct 2011):
Come a little closer . I wish to whisper a secret in your ear. NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
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Frank Summers gave props (15 Oct 2011):
Great info to go along with great shot!
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Regenia Brabham said (29 May 2012):
btv
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (30 May 2012):
BTV!
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John Linton gave props (30 May 2012):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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Ioana Caravan gave props (31 May 2012):
Back to vote for this creepy guy!
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Frank Summers gave props (1 Jun 2012):
Scary! GMV
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (5 Jun 2012):
OMG...he is scary...fantastic shot!
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James Wiley gave props (5 Jun 2012):
Oh that eye! Very creepy, scary even.
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Deborah Downes gave props (6 Jun 2012):
BTV:)
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (19 Jun 2012):
Sad that are killed, creepy indeed, voted!
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Saroj Swain gave props (3 Jul 2012):
Back to Vote judy
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JOE FAILK gave props (4 Jul 2012):
Voted
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Suzanne McGeady said (8 Jul 2012):
BTV!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (10 Jul 2012):
Back to vote!
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Richard Bruns gave props (26 Jul 2012):
"Tic; tick; tick..."
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