Experimenting with close shots without a Macro lens. C&C is always welcome, especially when working in unfamiliar territory!
Never smile at a crocodile, no, you can't get friendly with a crocodile.
Don't be taken in by his welcome grin, he's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin!
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19th July 2011, 04:09 PM #1
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NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
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19th July 2011, 06:33 PM #2
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re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
Frank,
Originally Posted by FrankMi
i'm sure you was shooting with the tokina 11-16.. wasn't you?
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19th July 2011, 08:46 PM #3
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re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
LOL! Originally Posted by Nicola
Frank,
i'm sure you was shooting with the tokina 11-16.. wasn't you? More like the 55-300 at MAX zoom! 
And I didn't smile at him either!
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4th August 2011, 03:03 PM #4
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re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
Well, I've learned something. This is an Alligator, NOT a Crocodile! How can we tell looking at this photo? The jawline is curved. If it was a crocodile it would be straight and usually you would see more of the tips of both the upper and lower jaw teeth when the mouth is closed. You might not notice in this shot but a crocodile’s jaw is narrower. I guess it's alright to smile at an alligator but I still wouldn't want to get too close, just in case.
I also can't spell Crockodile? Crocodile? whatever!
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4th August 2011, 03:50 PM #5
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re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
Frank It does not matter how yoou spell Crocodile I am sure that our crocks and the Aussie crocks won't mind< you will taste just the same to them. Crock or Gator still a nice photo. Originally Posted by FrankMi
Well, I've learned something. This is an Alligator, NOT a Crocodile! How can we tell looking at this photo? The jawline is curved. If it was a crocodile it would be straight and usually you would see more of the tips of both the upper and lower jaw teeth when the mouth is closed. You might not notice in this shot but a crocodile’s jaw is narrower. I guess it's alright to smile at an alligator but I still wouldn't want to get too close, just in case.
I also can't spell Crockodile? Crocodile? whatever!
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re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
Lovely rendering of detail. And a good idea to see that getting in close like this would work. We spoke about that in the context of landscapes in a couple of other threads, but it works in this context as well. Originally Posted by FrankMi
You don't always have to show the whole thing to tell the story. Good work, Frank.
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5th August 2011, 01:19 AM #7
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Re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
I'm no expert photogrpaher - but I love reptiles.
And I love the detail on the photo - this will help me to think about focusing in when I'm trying wild life.
Thank you!
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5th August 2011, 01:33 AM #8
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Re: NEVER Smile at a Crocodile!
My pleasure! There are many ways to 'see' a subject, this is but one. Enjoy the exploration! Originally Posted by gazzman
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