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08-OCT-2013 LynnH

October 8

Sugar Land, Texas

NOT FROM A ZOO - this is an upscale neighborhood.
A typical scene throughout South Texas. Any puddle or ditch ends up as a home for an alligator.
But this isn't the typical sized gator. Nope... this guy is every bit of 8 feet long. And take a look at his teeth.
Try original size for a good look.

Sony DSLR-A700 ,Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DS OS HSM
1/400s f/6.3 at 210.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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David Sands13-Oct-2013 11:59
will they come take this guy and relocate him, or are you able to ummm, take care of them with a shot of say "lead" adn make a pair of boots from them. I know in Florida they hunt them
Irene Wehrli10-Oct-2013 18:46
Ok - I'm happy here with cows and goats...
Great wild life picture, very well done!
Irene
Tom LeRoy10-Oct-2013 08:53
Wow, this is a big guy! super shot, Lynn. V
laine10-Oct-2013 00:52
Keep your eyes on him as you back away, Lynn.
1moremile09-Oct-2013 23:55
An overbite. He really should have those looked at.
Glad he's not in my neighborhood.
Sam Rua09-Oct-2013 22:17
That's a big one. Going telephoto is always a good lens choice for that size of gator. ;-)
Karen Stuebing09-Oct-2013 21:12
I'm not sure I'd want him in my back yard. Impressive alligator and capture. V.
larose forest photos09-Oct-2013 20:12
Amazing! That is something we don't have to think about when paddling in streams here!
mart senior09-Oct-2013 19:11
awesome beast
Chris09-Oct-2013 18:17
Wouldn't want to paddle! I presume they are protected.
Walter Otto Koenig09-Oct-2013 15:31
An amazing sight. Absence of ponds and ultra dry climate keeps them away from here.
Carol Rollins09-Oct-2013 13:21
Wow, now that's something we never see out here! Great find and capture, Lynn.
joseantonio09-Oct-2013 12:28
Amazing details. Very nice capture of this guy.V.