crocodiles - up close and persona

[yeggy]

Fire-fly and I have been having a discussion over on my newbie thread about Crocosauras Cove in Darwin where  you can dive with the salties - that's the nasty people eater variety of Top End crocodiles.

I'd forgotten my 'experience' with salties:

http://www.territorywildlifepark.com.au/plan/calendar.shtml

Even safer than being in a cage we were in a photographer’s studio in front of a grey screen. 

My directions - 'Imagine an eagle is about to land on your shoulder.'

When the bill board came out it was up close and personal with a croc. What I love about this shot is Martin's grin. It's like he knows exactly what's happening and is saying to himself - 'My wife's about to get eaten by a crocodile - woo hoo!' 

Fortunately, for his long term happiness and survival with all parts intact, that shot was also superimposed. 

[Don]

I imagine if Martin had actually been there and seen the croc, he'd be gone, leaving behind only you and his Cheshire Cat-like grin for the beastie to feast on.   

[yeggy]

I imagine if Martin had actually been there and seen the croc, he'd be gone, leaving behind only you and his Cheshire Cat-like grin for the beastie to feast on.   

  (Cliche alert) Hit the nail on the head there.

Local Top End mythology says always take you dog down to the river or the sea. If a croc comes for you, chuck the dog at it and run.  Bit hard if you like your dog. 

[legalalien]

Hi Yeggy - do you work there? I have been to Crocosaurus cove, interesting place to say the least!
LA

[CarrieSheppard]

Cool!  My new boss is an ex crocodile rancher. 

We're doing some work with crocs, but a different type

http://www.fauna-flora.org/asiapacific_siamese_crocodile.php

Carrie

[yeggy]

Hey, LA, sadly I don't work there, don't  even live in Darwin anymore. I'm hoping to go back in May for the writers festival, though.

[yeggy]

Wow, sounds like a great job, Carrie.

R U in Cambodia?

The croc on the site you posted looks a lot like an Australian Freshwater Croc - smaller and not lethal.

[CarrieSheppard]

I'm in Cambridge, UK, but one day... who knows!

Our beloved leader, Karlos, wrote all about it. :-)

http://www.karlsblog.com/

Carrie

[darrellj]

This is weird I just posted a poem about this Reptile in reveiw my poetry,
it's called 'On Brighton Beach'
the Brits will get it the Yank's were a bit confused

[yeggy]

This is weird I just posted a poem about this Reptile in reveiw my poetry,
it's called 'On Brighton Beach'
the Brits will get it the Yank's were a bit confused

Thanks for posting this. I just hopped over to your thread and commented! Man you sucked me in.