Uploaded 10-Jun-10
Taken 23-May-10
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Dimensions3570 x 2924
Original file size4.58 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken23-May-10 09:28
Date modified4-Jun-10 16:34
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Focal length840 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.7
Exposure1/640 at f/9
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias-1/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Normal
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modePattern
_MG_8908 Business End
It's really a cooling thing! They open up to get rid of excess heat .
You can see the flap at the back of the throat which closes to allow them to open the mouth under water. They open the flap and that allows cooling the interior of the gator
You can see the flap at the back of the throat which closes to allow them to open the mouth under water. They open the flap and that allows cooling the interior of the gator
© Charles F. Littlewood