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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 62: Flora and Fauna (hosted by johnebones) >> Exhibition Gallery > When I grow up I want to be a crocodile
by Mike Fitzgerald
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29-SEP-2002

When I grow up I want to be a crocodile
by Mike Fitzgerald

Nikon Coolpix 5700
1/125s f/5.9 at 71.2mm iso100 with Flash full exif

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Sony Forums Challenges16-Feb-2004 09:21
Yes, I remember this picture well -- one of the first you took with your new 5700 that I brought you from Japan. Nice image, and an enjoyable day. Helen
Guest 15-Feb-2004 20:55
Thanks for the reply, Mike - great shot! Bev
Guest 15-Feb-2004 14:37
Yes, spooky's not a bad description and I quite liked the furtive pose! Great Barred Frog (Myxophyes fasciolatus) as far as I can determine (very close to Fleay's Barred Frog). And I cannot tell a lie, it was like shooting fish in a barrel: this character was in its own miniature pond behind glass at Healesville Sanctuary, east of Melbourne, Victoria. They're about 65 mm in body length and are found along the NSW and Queensland coast. Look here for a better view. Trivia buffs might find it interesting to compare the shooting date with that for Helen Betts' 'Evening Snack' koala. A most enjoyable outing it was :-)
Sony Forums Challenges15-Feb-2004 03:33
This is a little spooky, Mike - the eyes are amazing! What is it and how large/small is it? Bev
Sony Forums Challenges13-Feb-2004 03:26
amazing. what a find ! how did you come across this guy ? -john(ebones)
Sony Forums Challenges13-Feb-2004 01:31
Great shot and geat title Mike! He/she does look like he/she's trying to look like a crocodile :). Melanie (mlynn)
Katherine Stanback's Photos12-Feb-2004 15:33
Cool photo, and really clever title! I'm sure he'll be a fine crocodile someday - what is he really - a frog?