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American Alligators


American Alligators
Photo Information
Copyright: David Garrison (dgarr) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 15] (64)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-16
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 990
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-03-17 8:31
Viewed: 3861
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this picture while kayaking in the Hillsborough river at John B. Sargeant Park. I saw about 20 alligators in this area, some were swimming and would not let me get this close. Many people go kayaking and canoeing in this area so a lot of the alligators or more comfortable being approached by a kayak. As my kayak is an inflatable, I was a little nervous getting this close to these guys, but all the alligators seemed inclined to keep away from me. I feel that an inflatable kayak is the only type of watercraft suitable to use in an area inhabitted by manatees and other water dwelling wildlife because if I was to accidently hit an animal with my kayak, it's so soft that it could not cause an injury. I did not see any manatees in this area, but many people use motorboats in areas inhabited by manatees. These people have no regard for wildlife or the environment.

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Except of the technical part, it's a very nice post. Great water reflection.
Well done.
TFS.

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