I've got an eye on you...

...and sometimes all you can see are those eyes! Here in Florida alligators or gators are found everywhere there is water. Rivers, lakes, ponds and sometimes even pools. Generally they leave you alone if you leave them alone.

[Tunia McClure]

Closer than I ever wanted to be.

[Helene]

Gorgeous but scary!

[JudyC]

Scared me when I opened it! Great picture.

[Lou Ann]

Wow! Terrific capture.

[Steve Jacob]

And that's the last thing many a creature will see. Great capture fav

[Monica]

Fantastic shot, fav

[Beryl Lloyd]

Stunningly close and scary ! great capture ! fav

[gloria jones]

Fantastic capture

[Jacqueline]

Great capture! And quite a lens you have.

[Angelika van Rooyen]

Great capture, I have seen many in Florida

[bruni]

Yes Florida is known for its alligators. seen many around when spending vacation time.

[Lynn]

Great shot of a menacing presence

[Joy]

Great close up capture, Fav

[Fisher Family]

A super close-up of those intimidating eyes! - fav!

Ian

[David]

Nicely done, glad you used that 600mm

[Issi Bannerman]

Wonderful!

[PhotoCrazy]

@tunia @parisouailleurs @judyc57 @louannwarren @stevejacob @monicac @beryl @seattlite @jacqbb @angelikavr @bruni @rumpelstiltskin @joylay @fishers @killeen Thank-you!! A 600mm lens makes it possible! If you’re in Florida and you want to try it on your Nikon camera let me know!!

[Peter]

They don't give to much away when stalking their prey, great image Bill:)

[Margaret Brown]

Super focus and details, fav

[tony gig]

Love the focus, great detailed shot...fav

[Colin Fawsett]

Great detail for a zoom shot fav

[KoalaGardens🐨]

neat!

[Clare Gadsby]

... except if they're a bit peckish? fabulous image!

[Kathy]

Wow! This one gave me the shivers. Nice composition.

[Pat Knowles]

Wow that is a shot.....fave!

[Beth]

Those are some scary eyes. I wouldn't want them on me.

[Lastrami]

Wow, I'm thrilled! Fav

[sarah]

Oh wow !!!!

[Phil Howcroft]

brilliant detail , lovely colours, faved

[Janet B.]

Amazing close-up!!

[Mave]

It would scare me!!
Good shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Awesome shot- but quite scary! I hope you were using a VERY LONG lens! I hear they are much faster than we would expect them to be.

[Faye Turner]

Cool image

[Larry Steager]

Great shot. 600mm was a good choice. Fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

I think i'd stay away from the water!

[Pyrrhula]

How brave to dare to get so close. Great shot.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Awesome shot

[Diane]

Oh my, this is superlative! Fav. Visitors are always asking me--in Louisiana as well as when we lived in Florida--if there are any alligators. Well, yeah....

[Leslie]

yikes he looks hungry

[KWind]

Super close up!

[wendy frost]

Terrific capture and details Fav

[M Whipple]

Oooooh, scary! Great shot!

[Carla]

superb!

[Kerry McCarthy]

Great catch!

[amyK]

Not your everyday gator shot!

[Karly]

What an amazing close-up! Fantastic detail.

[Rick]

Wow, was thinking it was a frog at first, until I read the post. Super capture.

[Milanie]

Oh my gracious - now that's one neat close-up!

[Monique]

Great image

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[CC Folk]

Fantastic and spooky! WOW! fav

[Graeme Stevens]

you know your handbags getting wet right?

[Shutterbug]

Very nice capture. I thought it was abstract at first.

[Kathy A]

Wow, amazing close up

[Babs]

So sneaky.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Just fav!!

[Casablanca]

Thank God for zoom lenses!! Lovely to be able to capture such things without becoming dinner!

[Joan Robillard]

Scary eyes

[Steve Pooley]

Can’t stop looking

[Dione Giorgio]

Fav. Stunning capture. If I were there I would keep at least a mile away from him.

[narayani]

Creepy!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Peek a boo, I see you, too. LOL Cool capture and so interesting looking.

[Lee]

It could have been a quicker snap than anticipated. Good shot. fav

[Nina Ganci]

excellent details,
Not sure I would want them so close to me
fav

[Chris Johnson]

Amazing eyes and textures!!

[Richard Hickey]

Fantastic picture.

[Harbie]

Very cool shot!!

[PWilliams]

Amazing shot. You are brave!

[M. Brutus]

That is quite the creepy shot. Very courageous too. I trust you were using a long telephoto. Fav.

[Ingrid]

What a great close-up! I first thought it was a frog....

[Maxine Lathbury]

I also thought it was a frog! Wonderful photo.

[Leslie Manna]

OMG! Too close for comfort.......but I love it!

[Corinne]

beware of the crocs!