Lurking In Dark Water… | Phil Lanoue Photography

Lurking In Dark Water…

Recently I saw this alligator drifting slowly into a small cove area of the swamp marsh.

As it got further in, the water and the lighting both got darker.

However there was still just enough late evening sunlight coming through to light the area around Mr. Gator’s face and prevent him from being totally hidden in the dark water.

27 thoughts on “Lurking In Dark Water…”

Juzicka-Jess on September 17, 2012 at 12:18 pm said:

OMG … what a great photo … madness 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for looking and glad you liked those photos!
  
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  - Juzicka-Jess on September 17, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:
    
    I love ALL of photos of you … beautiful :O)
    
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Kerstin on September 17, 2012 at 3:42 pm said:

such a great photo has something mysterious

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 7:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Kerstin!
  
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Katrin on September 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:

Wow, those are close-ups! Absolutely stunning shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Well thank you Katrin very much! So glad you liked these!
  
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Robin on September 17, 2012 at 6:24 pm said:

Wow! Amazing capture. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and your kind comment Robin!
  
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Molly Argo on September 17, 2012 at 9:22 pm said:

What amazing photos! The lighting on there is perfect!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch for looking Molly! I appreciate it. 🙂
  
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Carol C on September 18, 2012 at 12:21 am said:

Soooo cool, Phil! As always, your use of lighting is perfect! That gator looks scary!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks for looking Carol and glad you liked these photos!
  
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FeyGirl on September 18, 2012 at 7:20 am said:

LOVE them when they’re stalking the dark waters… Lovely shots!!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 7:40 am said:
  
  I really appreciate you checking out these pics and thanks for the kind comments!
  I got photos yesterday of an alligator crunching a nice blue crab that it caught. I’ll have to post those at some point.
  
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  - FeyGirl on September 18, 2012 at 8:36 am said:
    
    NICE! That’s a great shot!!
    
    I nearly caught a gator trying to nab a turtle… But I couldn’t get me camera in time; I hadn’t seen the action. (He missed the turtle, strangely.) But I do have a momma & her 2-wk-old babies all over her head, I need to upload… 🙂
    
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Hootin' Anni on September 18, 2012 at 8:49 am said:

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh…these photos are incredible!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 9:24 am said:
  
  Hey thanks a million for the very nice comments! I’m happy you liked the gator pics!
  
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TBM on September 18, 2012 at 10:43 am said:

Wonderful photos…how cool, but scary.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks! They can look a little scary but they are really just big babies. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. 😉
  
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monisertel on September 18, 2012 at 12:29 pm said:

Hi Phil,
great pics of this giant reptile. The first and the third are the best, amazing light!!!
Greetings
moni

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theforagingphotographer on September 18, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

They are such beautiful creatures! Stunning photos Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 7:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for the kind comments!!
  
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ManoliRizoFotografia on September 18, 2012 at 6:54 pm said:

Maravillosas tomas!, jamás podría hacer este tipo de tomas, que miedo!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much I’m happy for your visit!
  
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Jennifer on September 20, 2012 at 11:44 am said:

Wow! The dark water almost looks like Stars in the sky. You’re the best!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 20, 2012 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind comments Jen! 🙂
  
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