3 Unsuspecting Ninja Photographed Sunbathers by elfin14doaks

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 17, 2009

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These crocs didn't even know I was there. I hid in the weeds and snapped a few pictures of them. This was taken at Busch Gardens this past March. Here are some Nile Crocodile facts from National Geographic: Africa's largest crocodilian, these primordial brutes reach a maximum size of about 20 feet (6 meters) and can weigh up to 1,650 pounds (730 kilograms). Average sizes, though, are more in the range of 16 feet (5 meters) and 500 pounds (225 kilograms). They live throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Basin, and Madagascar in rivers, freshwater marshes, and mangrove swamps. The diet of the Nile crocodile is mainly fish, but it will attack almost anything unfortunate enough to cross its path, including zebras, small hippos, porcupines, birds, and other crocodiles. It will also scavenge carrion, and can eat up to half its body weight at a feeding. This evening I am taking a break from things and just kicking back. Ryan went to homing coming and I think Dave and I are going to watch a movie. I have the popcorn all ready. Have fun tonight, I will see you all tomorrow. Much peace and love, Cheri P.S. Feel free to have fun with this one and it was the only animal in the park Dave didn't want to get close to, LOL.

Comments (43)

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Rainastorm

6:57PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Woah they are HUGE...lol Great ninja photography! :-)

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Sea_Dog

7:00PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Very cool shot. I like how you included some grass leaves in the forground to add depth and a sense of adventure - I can almost picture you sneaking up on these guys.

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GBCalls

7:07PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

They are intimidating - Excellent photo!

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THROBBE

7:07PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Great shot! Very nice calm reptiles!

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elfin12u

7:39PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

???? Oh come on, look how gorgeous and captivating the gal in front is, such a languid pose, just asking,....no almost begging for a kiss. Of course knowing that she had eaten recently also helps.....I would've gone for it, but their breath could knock a buzzard from a limb at fifty paces! This is a great shot baby, and the zoom is awesome!

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Faemike55

7:39PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

I can Marlin Perkins in the background talking about them! and then breaking for a commercial for Mutual of Omaha! Great shot!

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zil2008

7:42PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Cool shot, Cheri. They look so peaceful in this shot.

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shadownet

7:45PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Great bit of hiding in the bushes with camera! Dave is a smart guy, particularly if he has not master the ninja art of hiding so well as you have.

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Richardphotos

8:04PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

I will get near if there is a fence , otherwise no way.cool shot of these sleeping giants

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danapommet

8:14PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Makes me feel right at home. Wonderful details here Cheri. Dana

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NoobasaurUS

8:20PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Some beautful sunbathing modern dinos!!!!!! Fantastic shot and composition!!! Awesome job of making it look like a casual encounter!!!!!! No fence, just some bushes and your ninja skills at their best!!!!! Enjoy your weekend!!! Super job!!!!!

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psyoshida

8:27PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Wonderful shot it really feels like you are right next to them. It's so sharp! Excellent job. Happy croc hunting.

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mgtcs

8:32PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

WOW.....Fantastic picture my friend, amazing capture, well done! 10+

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odie

8:48PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Wow... the long palm fronds in the front truly make it look as though you sneaked up, too! Although, that one in the back right area does have his mouth open! Is he yawning or snoring?? lol.

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myrrhluz

9:53PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Great shot of these layabouts. Wonderful detail and color! Enjoy your movie!

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bazza

10:31PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

Well isnt she a beauty mate... She's a gorgeous girl such a beauty.. now if we sneak up behind them here.. wow what a beauty she's a wonderful mother ...(Steve Irwin... Australian Zoo.. voice over) Nice capture Cheri I think I would be taken this from the height of a tree lol.. well done!!

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eekdog

11:37PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

great chot! those are scarry creatures to me, most afraid of them. man they sure are plump. must eat alot. cool shot cheri. lol and god bless..

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auntietk

11:51PM | Sat, 17 October 2009

I can't believe David didn't want a crocodile kiss. :P When I want to really get a good idea of the size of an animal, I always imagine it in my house. My living room is 17x12. A 16 foot croc would barely fit! Perspective is everything.

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clbsmiley

12:02AM | Sun, 18 October 2009

Great Shot!!! No tan lines... Dave really, you should have gotten in on this one.

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Meisiekind

2:33AM | Sun, 18 October 2009

Hmmm - flat dogs eh??? Yikes - I am really tredding lightfoot around these critters!! Wonderful image Cheri! :)

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traceyjane

3:06AM | Sun, 18 October 2009

great shot, I hope they had just been fed. I would have needed the biggest zoom lens known to mankind LOL

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wysiwig

4:00AM | Sun, 18 October 2009

I like the body language of the third croc near the water. The one with his mouth open is probably telling his buddy, "Look Harry, if she doesn't want to tell me what's wrong then she can just sleep over there." Or maybe, "Easy, keep still. She's taking our picture now, wait for her to get closer." Great shot, excellent composition.

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