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Gator entering the water

Gator entering the water

Here's something that happened today (12-7-15). This big gator was sunning on a log. When I approached it by boat, it bailed into the water directly toward...
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Here's something that happened today (12-7-15). This big gator was sunning on a log. When I approached it by boat, it bailed into the water directly toward me.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 4000/10

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Dec, 2015

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