Almost Bedtime…

Last night we saw this baby alligator (we refer to any alligator 4 feet or less as a “baby”) pop it’s little head up out of the water in the marsh. The late evening back lighting caused the little guy’s head to silhouette, while creating interesting swirl patterns in the water.

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monisertel on October 20, 2012 at 12:56 pm said:

Hi Phil,
great shots, I love the water looks like velvet and silk ♥
Wish you a nice Sunday
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much moni, so glad you enjoyed these shots of the baby! 😀
  
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adinparadise on October 20, 2012 at 1:03 pm said:

Wonderful images, Phil. That water looks really magical, but even though he’s only a baby alli, I don’t think I’d join him at his swimming party. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Awww…he’s only a baby, you could wrap him up and take him home. Think of all the fun!! 😀
  
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  - adinparadise on October 20, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:
    
    You’re quite persuasive Phil, but I’m not convinced. 😆
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm said:
      
      Well in the meantime, as you consider it (which I’m sure you are, heh heh) I won’t say anything to him about the potential adoption. Don’t want to get the little tyke’s hopes up unnecessarily. 😉 😀
      
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janmasyn on October 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm said:

Nice photo’s and patterns in the water.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks I appreciate you looking!
  
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orofiorentino on October 20, 2012 at 1:53 pm said:

Wonderful images, the Photos to water are fantastic! BRAVO GIovanna

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Grazie Giovanna molto Sono felice che ti piace queste foto!
  
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  - orofiorentino on October 20, 2012 at 3:29 pm said:
    
    Sono bellissimeeeeeeeeee
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 3:45 pm said:
      
      grazie 😀
      
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crazytraintotinkytown on October 20, 2012 at 1:56 pm said:

what lies beneath – won’t be going for a moonlight dip near you anytime soon!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Actually…that’s probably for the best. Moonlight swims in that pond will likely not end well.
  Not for you or me anyway. 😯
  Thanks a bunch for looking! 😀
  
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Chillbrook on October 20, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:

These are lovely Phil. I like the way the water appears viscous in these images. The silhouette effect is wonderful.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 3:47 pm said:
  
  Oh thanks! The water does look interesting I thought. Glad you like these!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on October 20, 2012 at 2:31 pm said:

The water looks like a mercury whirlpool – fantastic light for the little guy to see what was around, I guess.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  The look of the water was what I liked about these pics as well! I don’t know if he liked it not. Kinda hard to tell sometimes. 😕 😀
  Thanks for looking!
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on October 20, 2012 at 9:57 pm said:
    
    You know, your baby’s head was just the dark centre of the whirlpool in my imagination 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:33 am said:
      
      That is both a fascinating and fantastic way of describing your feelings about these photos! I appreciate that comment very much!
      
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      - The Wanderlust Gene on October 22, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
        
        🙂
        
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Kitt Crescendo on October 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm said:

Great pics! I love the fluidity of the water in your shots. Funny how baby gator to you is under 4 feet and when I picture a baby gator I think footlong…like an iguana.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 3:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Kitt!! Yeah it’s funny, we see the ‘little’ head pop up and we always say…”oh, look, a baby is out!”
  Glad you like these!
  
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rebeldogs55 on October 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm said:

Absolutely beautiful photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  Well thanks, I appreciate the kind words!
  
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rebeldogs55 on October 20, 2012 at 3:57 pm said:

By the way, this is Molly. I tried to change my screen name, but this site used part of my email address when I signed up and I can’t seem to change it. I just wanted you to know that your #1 fan has not deserted you!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  Hey Molly! Great to know it’s you and I really like the new screen name and avatar pic!
  Thanks for the heads up and nice to know you are still here on board! 😀
  As always I appreciate your interest!
  
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Gunta on October 20, 2012 at 5:58 pm said:

That’s some baby you got there! I’d love a shot at some of your birds, but the alligators… not so much. But I do agree with other comments here. The water is phenomenal. What created the lighting (and the slight purple tint to the first shot?)

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Ah you know you love the alligators! They are everybody’s pal! 😀
  The water looked that way due to the evening setting sun backlighting the scene. I exposed for the water and let the gator go dark. The purple tint also appears as a result of sun reflecting off the edges of the water ripples. No post processing was used, these are basaically right out of the camera.
  
  See some purple tint also on this skimmer photo under similar lighting conditions. 🙂
  
  https://phillanoue.com/skimmer-photos/#jp-carousel-640
  
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Gunta on October 20, 2012 at 7:46 pm said:

Thanks for the link…. so truly marvelous shots in that slideshow. I’ve never seen skimmers around here. They’re lovely. Sorry, but I need to really work on developing a love for the ‘gators… could be more than I can manage. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:35 am said:
  
  I’m really glad you enjoyed seeing all the skimmer photos! It is an amazing bird to watch and a challenging subject to photograph.
  Keep working on the alligators…you’ll come around. 😯 😀 😉
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes on October 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm said:

That’s great photography. Oh, they are just so silent, and lurking…. Ugh! Imagine a quick swim across that lake…

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Thank you for checking out these photos!
  Yes a swim across that pond would not be a great idea. 😯
  I would like to see somebody try though. 😉
  
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Angelia Sims on October 20, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:

Such a cute little snout. The water swirls are beautiful! AND thank-you! I do think those are my birds. I was hoping you would comment. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Oh he’s plenty cute alright! 😀 Glad you liked these gator pics and I’m happy I could help with your bird ID.
  
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Fergiemoto on October 21, 2012 at 12:44 am said:

Great photos, but I don’t like that creature lurking about! I’ll stay out of the water.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:38 am said:
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed seeing these pics!
  Staying out of the water is a good plan. 😀
  
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thehappyhugger on October 21, 2012 at 5:08 am said:

Fabulous silhouette pics, Phil. I can almost hear the Jaws music playing in the backgorund – yep, I know that all wrong, its not a shark but the music would fit 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:39 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for viewing and commenting on the gator photos!
  You are correct! That Jaws theme music would fit well. 😀
  
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luiselotte on October 21, 2012 at 7:32 am said:

I’m impressed of your pictures. Thank you!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:40 am said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting, thank you!
  
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WildBlack on October 21, 2012 at 7:53 am said:

Wonderful capture 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 11:40 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking these out!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on October 21, 2012 at 11:53 am said:

WOW ! too cool ! The third photo is stunning!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  Well I truly appreciate your kind words! Thanks for stopping in, you know I value your interest and comments! 😀
  
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livingthescottishdream on October 21, 2012 at 12:49 pm said:

Wow, Phill! What amazing shots! So crisp and clear and the colours are so vibrant!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for your visit here and I am really glad you enjoyed these photos!
  
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theforagingphotographer on October 22, 2012 at 7:17 am said:

Lovely detail of his facial markings and eyes, even though he’s silhouetted.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 22, 2012 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks I’m glad you like these!
  
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Jennifer on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 am said:

Beautiful, love the last one, can see the eye and nice reflection. The water looks like satin.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Jen! I’m really happy you like the pics!
  
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