Thanks everyone, I appreciate the support. It is amazing how attached we can become to a thing. I feel like the aligator had bitten off my hand in a way. One thing is for sure, I will be using a hand or neck strap in the future, especially over water. Too bad there is no insurance for acts of stupidity (no, it wasn't insured). :/ This was the last shot I got off before he jumped. I was trying to crane around in front of him for a better angle. Doh! ;^] Well, at least the CF and xD card appear to have survived. --Kort

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations