Ugly...tribute to Calamity :-)

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• Marylou (11287)
• [2008-04-27 8:25]

Hello Hansie :)

Brrr . Ugly is the right word :o) Linda would certainly laugh at your shot ! lol
Very well captured ! A pro close up on angry red eyes and big teeth !!! Impressive shot, bravo !
Bisous
Marylou

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• machinelove (8978)
• [2008-04-27 8:40]

Yikes! that's pretty scary and ugly as you said :)
Still a great capture of the ugliness that is this Crock.
Love the reddish color eyes, and the texture of the skin.
Well captured Hans!
- Vincent

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• Ejtaan (8381)
• [2008-04-27 8:59]

hahhahahhaha I'm not sure I would be all that happy with such an ubly tribute!!!...

Hans.. how can you do that?? Irresistable huh?????

Fabulous portrait!!

Cheers,
Anneke

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• lele (2928)
• [2008-04-27 9:05]

ciao hans...terrificante composizione...bello il soggetto...complimenti..
lele

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• cokutan (210)
• [2008-04-27 9:06]

Hii. Hans..
Great photo..
Behram..

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• thor68 (4281)
• [2008-04-27 9:09]

he does not look that bad - a little dentist job on the teeth and some botox for the wrinkles...
terrific close-up with nice-ugly details, i would not like to meet him in the dark.
how is the amsterdam zoo? just came back from our cologne zoo - nice and packed as always.
best wishes & take care, thor.

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• Hendrika (15562)
• [2008-04-27 9:27]

Hi Hansie,

Goeie griezels, inderdaad als je dit in je rivieren hebt, dan is a word of warning wel op zijn plaats!
Erg lelijk ^-^ deze foto.

TFS
Els

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• Dingo (11085)
• [2008-04-27 9:31]

The camouflage patterns suggest this is an army-trained croc, Hans. Nice work on the eyes, they sure stand out. What I like best here: the teeth: a dentist's 'wet dream', I guess ;o).
Nice compo, and you're right: it's an ugly creature.
TFS

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• korbee (6669)
• [2008-04-27 9:33]

Prachtig deze oerbeesten Hans,wat een oogjes die jou daar aankijken,zo van jij bent van harte welkom!
jan

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• jonathanhart (8951)
• [2008-04-27 9:37]

great portrait of a killer, terrific !
regards
jo

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• Janone (15798)
• [2008-04-27 11:25]

Isn't she lovely ?
No wonder women like to have buckets of her skin, haha
Look at her eyes. Beautiful even without mascara.!
Maar goed dat je geen macro shot van haar heb genomen, Hans.
Zo te zien houdt ze niet van fotograven. (of juist wel ?)
Groeten van Jan

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• tibig (6325)
• [2008-04-27 11:49]

What a portrait! By the way, I am slowly reading/browsing a nice book: "On Ugliness" by Umberto Eco. This image would certainly fit within his numerous illustrations.
Regards,
Tibi

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• janneman (789)
• [2008-04-27 12:38]
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Heb je gezegd " kijk eens naar het vogeltje ?"
want ze lacht blijkbaar ...
Je hebt dit beestig lelijk monster fijn erop gezet Hans !

Groetjes
Jan

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• boonie (5206)
• [2008-04-27 12:43]

Oh my Hans your title is perfect. This is one ugly Crock. Your POV and composition add to his uglyness. His eyes are spot on focus. Those teeth!!!!!!

Dan

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• WTS (1107)
• [2008-04-27 13:32]

LOL.... Hans this is one funny tribute, I will have to keep a check on this to see Linda's response.
great POV on this as it may be ugly, but with those teeth I would not want to be its snack.

Wayne

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• Ber (2003)
• [2008-04-27 13:58]

Hi Hans ;))
Fabulous portrait!! irresistible eyes, Yes! Great work
regards

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• PierreFrigon (15365)
• [2008-04-27 15:28]

LMAO!!!!!
Man, how ugly can you get.
No wonder they are so pissed off.
And you,re right about the eyes.
Just hope Linda doesn't take it personal :-).
Good one
Piet

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• shelbeesmom (29159)
• [2008-04-27 16:02]

YIKES!! That is one UGLY creature! Kinda reminds me of myself in the morning! HAHA! I can't think of a worse friend to swim with than Him! Thanks for the picture Hans! Braces do help, but not with these creatures!
B-)
Linda

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• Kilted-Arab (7697)
• [2008-04-27 16:15]

Excellent Hans - I think the best and most original crocodile portrait I have seen on this site, the point of view really is excellent! The details, sharpness, expression, depth of field all very good indeed - really a great shot, Dutchie!

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• Beger (13316)
• [2008-04-27 18:08]

Hi Hans,
Sharp close-up on this monster!
The red eyes look like those of a devil seeing a sinner entering in hell! You breathed his breath? I imagine it sulfurous!
Good wink to Linda!
Bravo! Annie

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• black_dream (2839)
• [2008-04-27 23:39]

I think a pair of boots would make a friendlier look out of this red-eyed crockodile/monster! :))) The poor animal is ugly!!! I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it...
In what concerns your "ugly" shot :), what can I say, you've done it , beautifully, again! :)
Best regards,
Diana

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• sorinabal (5043)
• [2008-04-28 0:33]

Hello Hans,

Ugly, indeed, but a very well captured portrait, perfect POV, clarity and colors. TFS
Sorina

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• puffy (16014)
• [2008-04-28 2:21]

lol... ok... hahahaha... now, lets recap... "Those eyes, those irresistible eyes!" lol...ok... ok... now.. I have a look at Linda's profile, her eyes is not red... hehehehe... but I am sure she will "like" it... a strange and funny tribute! I hope you don't post a cat for me next time....lol (kidding)

Nice close up shot my dear friend, the details is wonderful, great textures and pov, very fierce and agrassive look! Well captured.

have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

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• toucan1967 (3709)
• [2008-04-28 2:38]

Hi Hans,
Thats one mean looking croc, excellent POV and details, the red eyes you have given him make it look even more evil.
Well done
Regards Andy

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• Photograph2u (14406)
• [2008-04-28 4:09]

Poor thing, It's not his fault if he's so ugly ;)))

But you did a superb portrait of him, he should be very happy with the result. Give him a nice kiss for me, he might change into a prince ;)

Yan

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• Silke (20210)
• [2008-04-28 5:30]

This is really hilarious, Hans!
Great tight crop, superb details and what a dedication! Good thing Linda loves you!!
TFS
silke

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• ttreen (13334)
• [2008-04-28 7:55]

Hi Hans
WOW this one is scary... Your pov is very interesting... He does not look happy at ALL!
I am happy that I do not have to worry about this sort of thing in our waters up here!

Tricia

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• kickback (7488)
• [2008-04-28 10:33]

hi hans, amazing looking creature captured well (i mean captured by your camera of course-lol!)
tfs,
scott

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• Refugee (22532)
• [2008-04-28 11:57]

Not the most attractive of reptiles Hans but a real mean killing machine. Excellent POV, good colour and the patterns on the hide captured well. With the flooding Northern Australia experienced earlier this year a lot of crocodiles have relocated. A few attacks and some by reptiles measuring 5 metres. TFS,
David

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• tjutjut (13545)
• [2008-04-28 15:52]

Hi Hans,

With 120mm focal length, it's very close to him . .
Yes, it's ugly but you have showed a different perspective of this crock . . mostly is showing the whole or taken from the side . .
This image should be sent to Wikipedia or National Geographic magazine . .
Great shot my friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• moli (7043)
• [2008-04-28 16:11]

Hi Hans.
Fantastic shot and very well presented point of view. I have never seen aligator in this pose.
Great and effective!
My complimets.

Janek Hans Kloss
(not Janusz ;) Jan = Janek = John = Ian ;)

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• juanjo (3026)
• [2008-04-29 1:14]

hello Hansç
the monster has a terrific face
the picture is very good an impresive, the close frame suits perfectly with the animal.

regards

Juan J

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• Ananfoto (0)
• [2008-04-29 10:00]

Hi Hans,
Wahh...he's so sweet hans..hehehe..he give you a sweet smile for your lens,isn't it?..
This is great,one of a kind shot..
Excellent nature and portrait shot..
Salute my friend.

Anan

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• tomek_wap (4154)
• [2008-04-29 13:11]

Beautiful ugliness.

looks very hungry...

Tom

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• Mitra (6724)
• [2008-05-02 7:02]

how can you do that? It's so horrible! & ugly.
Bravo.
Mitra

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• MLINES (5925)
• [2008-05-03 21:22]

Hi Hans, One of the best croc photos seen. It is worthy of National Geographic, i reckon. Tight crop and clarity make this spectacular nature composition. TFS, Murray.

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• perryhooter (24505)
• [2008-05-13 17:19]
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Hello Hans !

I love your sense of Humour . And our Calamity too (^_^), Fortunately.

Not many women would be honored to receive such tribute (LOL).

You are right those tiny red eyes are indeed pretty irressistible. Cool POV by the way! If you used your 300mm focal, well it was not too dangerous . If you used the maco..... Hats Off ! (^_^)

A great timing to capture this fat head !
Congratulations!
Robert