Morning In The Marsh | Phil Lanoue Photography

Morning In The Marsh

A snowy egret keeps a careful yet curious watch on a young alligator that comes floating by in the marsh pond. Meanwhile…a great egret seems unconcerned as a larger gator cruises along making it’s morning patrol of the area.

45 thoughts on “Morning In The Marsh”

Patrizia M. on October 16, 2012 at 12:15 pm said:

Fantastico!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille!
  
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Chillbrook on October 16, 2012 at 12:16 pm said:

I love the way the the snowy egret’s head is cocked, says so much. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 12:28 pm said:
  
  He has a look on his face like..”what the heck is that thing?!”
  Thanks for looking!
  
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Gracie on October 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm said:

Awesome captures!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 12:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gracie glad you like those!
  
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einfachtilda on October 16, 2012 at 12:42 pm said:

Deine Fotos lassen mich imer wieder staunen.
Fantastisch!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  Vielen Dank mein lieber!
  
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thehappyhugger on October 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm said:

Love that expression of ofthe egret on the top pic.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Yeah that one got me too, he looks rather comical.
  
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mike585 on October 16, 2012 at 1:26 pm said:

Lovely images, Phil. Do the gators catch the birds?

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Mike.
  No the alligators pretty much ignore the birds in situations like this, and apparently the birds can tell when a gator is not in bird hunting mode. If an alligator wanted to try to grab one of these birds it would likely approach in stealth mode under the water.
  
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Clanmother on October 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm said:

You have the most amazing adventures! And meet the nicest animals along the way…

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoy seeing all our fun animals!
  
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HansHB on October 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm said:

Great post, lovely photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you Hans!
  
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orofiorentino on October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm said:

wonderful, wonderful, wonderful !!! Bye Orofiorentino

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  La ringrazio molto il mio caro!
  
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Herbstbaum on October 16, 2012 at 4:10 pm said:

The first picture reminds me on a magic show: “sawing a woming” 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Ha! Yes I see what you mean! 😀
  
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mairitombako on October 16, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Lovely images, Phil my honest compliments ….you are fantastic..
good night

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- Phil Lanoue on October 16, 2012 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for your very kind words. I truly appreciate your visit and am happy you like the photos!
  Good night to you.
  
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dinajohnston on October 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:

Love that reflection. He’s looking at that alligator like “Where are you going?”

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Thanks Dina! Yeah I love the look on that little guy’s face! I would really like to know what exactly is going through his mind at that moment. 😀
  
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shoreacres on October 16, 2012 at 10:22 pm said:

That top photo with the alligator bisecting the reflection is just splendid. The quizzical look on the bird’s face is priceless! You honestly have the most amazing photos – I enjoy them so much.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 9:59 am said:
  
  Thanks very much! I am really happy to hear you enjoy my photos! That snowy really is a funny little guy with that quizzical expresion on his face isn’t he?! 😀
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on October 16, 2012 at 10:27 pm said:

I’m loving my morning and evening walks with you in the marsh – a little frightening sometimes – wow, that gator eye was terrific – but it’s the birds I love to watch – their squabbles and their canoodling, just going about their business, catching fish, if they can. But yes, your BIF shots wow me most of all – beautiful, and oh, to be a bird 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 10:46 am said:
  
  Wow! I really appreciate your very kind comments and it’s so nice to know you have been enjoying my photos!
  Glad you like the alligator photos and especially like the BIF shots! In fact my post for today of flying GBHs is inspired by your comments! 😀
  
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lucianaele on October 17, 2012 at 7:25 am said:

Che foto meravigliose !!!!!
Buon pomeriggio,
Luciana

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 10:04 am said:
  
  Buon pomeriggio Luciana!
  La ringrazio molto. Sono così felice di godere le mie foto!
  
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Katariina Partala on October 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm said:

Poor Mr. Gator seems hungry.. and a hungry alligator isn’t good for the purpose of making a nice leather bag! :p

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Shhhh…don’t let him hear you say that. Our pal Mr. Gator gets unpleasant when he hears talk of handbags and belts.
  And an unhappy gator is no good for anybody. 😯 😛 😀
  
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Coreen on October 17, 2012 at 5:16 pm said:

Lovely Capture Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Coreen!
  
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adinparadise on October 17, 2012 at 9:47 pm said:

Fabulous captures, yet again. I love the supercilious look on the great egret’s face. 😆

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- Phil Lanoue on October 18, 2012 at 11:09 am said:
  
  Thank you, so glad you liked what I call alligator/bird ‘proximity’ photos.
  That great egret just better watch his attitude, one day it could come back to bite him in the tail feathers! 😯 😀
  
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  - adinparadise on October 18, 2012 at 11:13 am said:
    
    Hahaha. I hope you and your camera are there if it comes to pass. 😆
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 19, 2012 at 10:03 am said:
      
      I would be tempted to go in there and break it up. Not a good idea though. 😯 😀
      
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      - adinparadise on October 19, 2012 at 10:51 am said:
        
        Definitely not recommended, Phil. 😉
        
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niasunset on October 19, 2012 at 6:05 am said:

Unbelievable… What a photograph. Thank you dear Phil, you are great. Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on October 19, 2012 at 10:04 am said:
  
  So nice of you to visit here Nia and your kind comments are greatly appreciated!
  
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drawandshoot on October 20, 2012 at 5:02 pm said:

What a great juxtaposition, well shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  Well thanks! Glad you like those!
  
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Klangspektrum on October 27, 2012 at 10:29 am said:

Nice! He, he bird with crocodile…

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- Phil Lanoue on October 27, 2012 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thank you! I’m glad you liked these photos!
  
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