Photos | Lurking Giant: The Alligator of Honolulu Zoo

A close-up of a formidable alligator camouflaged among lush green foliage at the Honolulu Zoo, captured in May 2024.
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This striking image from the 2024 Album showcases a large alligator partially hidden by dense, leafy vegetation at the Honolulu Zoo. The detailed texture of the alligator’s scales is visible, highlighting the natural beauty and intimidating presence of this reptilian predator. Taken on May 22, 2024, this photograph not only captures the essence of the animal’s raw power but also showcases its ability to blend into its surroundings, a testament to its adaptability and survival instincts. This image, rich with natural greens and the detailed patterning of the alligator’s skin, offers viewers a glimpse into the quiet yet captivating moments of a zoo inhabitant in its carefully crafted habitat.
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Original Dimensions:
6000w x 4000h - (download 4k)
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Dominant Color:
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10000
metering mode
5
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f/13
focal length
600mm
shutter speed
1/640s
camera make
Canon
camera model
date
2024-05-22T13:03:46.850000-07:00
tzoffset
-25200
tzname
America/Los_Angeles
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(36.74%)
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(3.89%)
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harmonious color
(1.23%)
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(0.20%)
interaction
(1.00%)
interesting subject
(-1.28%)
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(-4.88%)
lively color
(-13.11%)
low light
(0.12%)
noise
(-1.46%)
pleasant camera tilt
(-2.29%)
pleasant composition
(0.36%)
pleasant lighting
(-17.59%)
pleasant pattern
(1.86%)
pleasant perspective
(6.23%)
pleasant post processing
(-2.83%)
pleasant reflection
(-0.23%)
pleasant symmetry
(0.15%)
sharply focused subject
(6.08%)
tastefully blurred
(20.89%)
well chosen subject
(12.63%)
well framed subject
(50.83%)
well timed shot
(14.70%)
all
(3.63%)
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