Wildlife Photo Competition 2 2012 : Entry Number 293

Terrifying! Great use of black and white to accentuate the shapes and textures of this beast. Clever noise reduction further camouflages this croc, giving an impression that it is part of the water coming to life. Great photo with creative post processing. Well done!

My name is Edwin Soriano and I took this shot in Galveston where an alligator is least expected. I used Canon 5D Mark III with Sigma 150-500mm lens at dusk and Lightroom/Silver Effects pro for post processing. This recogntion means a lot especially for an amateur photographer like me. Thanks!