Photos | Stealth and Serenity: The Gaze of the Gharial

A gharial glides quietly in the vibrant waters of the Honolulu Zoo, captured in its natural elegance on May 22, 2024.
Full Description:
This photograph, taken from the 2024 album at the Honolulu Zoo, showcases a gharial immersed in a tranquil pool surrounded by lush greenery. Distinguished by its elongated, narrow snout, this reptile is often mistaken for a crocodile but belongs to a different family entirely. The image beautifully captures the gharial's distinctive jawline and its seamless integration into the water's reflective surface, highlighting the creature's adaptation to an aquatic lifestyle. The calm green waters and floating plant life complement the serene yet alert demeanor of the gharial, making this image a testament to the diversity and adaptability of reptilian life.
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Dominant Color:
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2500
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5
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f/13
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600mm
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1/500s
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Canon
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date
2024-05-22T14:42:56.420000-07:00
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-25200
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America/Los_Angeles
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pleasant lighting
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pleasant pattern
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pleasant symmetry
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