8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Approximately two meters long, this wild crocodile lays on its belly as I lay flat on mine and we stare head to head. I don't recall exactly how far I was from it, but I do remember my adrenaline pump

Approximately two meters long, this wild crocodile lays on its belly as I lay flat on mine and we stare head to head. I don't recall exactly how far I was from it, but I do remember my adrenaline pumping. Shot with D80 and only 135mm focal length.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2008
Date Uploaded: 12.2010
Photo Location: Mexico
Camera: NIKON D80
Copyright: © Michael Patitucci