There is a strange fascination for me in the markings and textures of crocodiles. I think it stems from the fact that they seem so ugly and have such a terrible reputation, yet up close beauty can be found. I couldn’t resist the amazing textures, colours and patterns on this crocodile.

Australian Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Cairns Tropical Zoo
Cairns, Australia. 2008.

Canon EOS 400D
Canon 50m mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
f/2.5, 1/200s, ISO 100
RAW.

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