Open jaws, a photo from Puntarenas, West

Photographer's Note

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. They can be found from South Florida and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru and Venezuela. It inhabits waters such as mangrove swamps, river mouths, fresh waters, and salt lakes, and can even be found at sea, hence its wide distribution throughout the Caribbean islands. Several tour operators offer crocodile safaris or river tours to see the crocodiles in Rio Tárcoles.

pajaran, ikeharel, holmertz, Fis2, Royaldevon, jhm, alvaraalto, alvaraalto, jean113, jean113, tyro, tyro, jemaflor, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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lousat (131363) 2020-05-02 0:56

Hi Kari,perfect timing to take the american crocodile with the open jaws,a very sharp capture despite the distance,not an easy light but very well exposed! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (94610) 2020-05-02 1:27

Hello Kari,
I guess it was a coincidence that you could capture this with its jaws wide open, but it is certainly a well timed photo. It leaves us in no doubt of the danger of this creature. It's a sharp and well exposed photo, even though the conditions may have been tricky.
Best regards,
Gert
PS Coincidences are among my best friends when I'm on a photo excursion. ;-)

Silvio1953 (208473) 2020-05-02 1:50

Ciao Kari, great capture of terrific creature, fine details, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (158103) 2020-05-02 2:52

Witaj Kari!
But the view, the crocodile is impressive.
Meeting such is an unforgettable impression.
Excellent shot.
I like framing and colors.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

Royaldevon (78216) 2020-05-02 3:18

Hello Kari,

After reading your notes, I felt a great sense of relief, that the crocodiles are being filmed not hunted! I know items made from crocodile skin can be very lucrative!

You timed this perfectly!
The crocodile, with its mouth open looks immediately dangerous, as we are aware of the size of it jaws and the number of sharp teeth!!
You have given us a good understanding of the setting of these creatures, too.

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

Tue (83952) 2020-05-02 5:23

Hello Kari,
It's really impressive to see this large crocodile lying at the edge of the river with its jaws full of sharp teeth wide open. He clearly warms us not to come too close. Well captured from a safe distance.
Lars

jhm (205129) 2020-05-02 5:42

Hello Kari,

We get a nice picture of this big American crocodile .
An excellent composition, pleasant nature image.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

ikeharel (107035) 2020-05-02 6:00

A typical pose for crocodiles, especially under the sun, Kari.
Most times I saw such a vicious animal only in our local Safari-Zoo, not encountered them in nature...
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

alvaraalto (42410) 2020-05-02 6:53

Hello Kari,
Fortunately, you don't have to get so close with our modern cameras to take beautiful detailed photos of dangerous wild animals like this American crocodile.
Excellent picture
Have a good weekend.
Be careful and stay safe, Rob

jean113 (23413) 2020-05-02 9:52

Hello Kari, the crocodile looks even more impressive in the larger version. An excellent shot, so well timed as it has an open mouth, and we can see some of those very sharp teeth!
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

tyro (30513) 2020-05-02 13:44

Hello Kari,

This is a most impressive photograph of a very impressive creature. I presume that when you took this photograph you were either in a boat or on the other side of the river - but definitely not swimming!

And, of course, you've timed your shot perfectly with the crocodile's jaws wide open displaying its rows of terrifyingly sharp teeth.

An interesting note too.

Brilliant!

Kind Regards,

John.

abmdsudi (90101) 2020-05-02 22:16

Hi Kari
A super image! You certainly wouldn't want to go in the water with those beast around despite how tempting it may look. Nice capture on this badboy, well done!
Best regards

ifege (35217) 2020-05-02 22:36

Hi Kari
I've just been processing an Australian crocodile photo from my archives for future posting.
This is a good photo, especially as you got it with jaws wide open.
Cheers
Ian

jemaflor (137366) 2020-05-02 23:24

Hi Kari,
perfect timing for your photo with this impressive open jaws, good quality with nice light, sharpness and composition with water in the FG, tfs.

emka (153412) 2020-05-02 23:44

hello Kari, Splendid view of this crocodile with the big open jaws. You were quite close to it. Impressive tail. Such a crocodile safari is fun. I was on the alligator safari in Florida, also quite an experience.
Stay safe

MAlgo

PaulVDV (56319) 2020-05-03 0:57

Hello Kari,
Excellent nature shot!
Not only because of the teeth in the gaping jaws but also the scales on the body and on the tail are beautifully visible.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (105028) 2020-05-09 12:15

kari

it is very different of ours alligators, the mouth is more thin. nice view of the animal despite the harsh light you found.

take care

jorge