13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Big Daddy Gator

This shot was taken from a swamp tour at Lake Martin in Louisiana. This is the biggest gator in Lake Martin. He is also fairly old and when the boat got close to him he was bellowing as it was breeding season.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 12.2015
Photo Location: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Leslie Hunter