Shipping Lanes | Phil Lanoue Photography

Shipping Lanes

This morning we went over to check out the swamp and see if any alligators were out and if they were finding places to settle in and enjoy their daily nap. Several were cruising around looking like large ocean going vessels looking for a new port to dock in after the wind storm blew their island around.

At this point in the morning the sun had not yet broken through and the grey overcast sky combined with no breeze gave the water a flat glassy appearance.

40 thoughts on “Shipping Lanes”

einfachtilda on March 30, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:

Oh, Easter crocodiles 😯

Happy Easter-dear Phil.

LG Mathilda 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  Ja ein freundliches Easter Krokodil! 😀
  
  Happy Easter to you as well!
  
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pixelspielerei on March 30, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

It looks like paintings, nice!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks I’m glad you like these!
  
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edithlevyphotography on March 30, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:

Very cool shots Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Edith!
  
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janmasyn on March 30, 2013 at 1:15 pm said:

Excellent shots Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Jan.
  
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mariayarri on March 30, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:

They really are impressive …. A link to a bygone era … // Maria

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Yes there are about the closest thing we have to a living dinosaur.
  Thank you for looking Maria!
  
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adinparadise on March 30, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:

YOur photos made me laugh, Phil. The alligators look like missile silhouettes. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  They were being wacky out there this morning. Thanks Sylvia!
  
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Chillbrook on March 30, 2013 at 3:21 pm said:

Interesting shots Phil. Always good to see the ‘gators.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot for looking and commenting Adrian! Glad you like the gators!
  
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Molly Argo on March 30, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:

It almost looks like they are floating in air. Great shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 6:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Molly, glad you enjoyed seeing these guys!
  
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Mickey Moten on March 30, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:

Hey Phil,
Very artistic looking images. Maybe this is a bit of a stretch, but the gators, especially in the first photo, remind me of folded up umbrellas. The end of the snouts look like a ball at the end of the umbrellas’ handles and from there going up to the most narrow spot, it appears that they are wrapped up tight. Then, from there to the other end, I can see the many pleats and folds. But then again, it could just be my warped imagination. Either way, very cool photos, Phil! ;o)

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:
  
  Well I can see your umbrella impression Mickey. I’ll just have to be sure I don’t grab one by the nose next time it’s raining. 🙂
  Thanks a lot for checking these out!
  
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meyer23 on March 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:

Cool pics. The reflections are perfect.

Happy Easter to you, Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 30, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much and Happy Easter to you as well.
  
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Maggie Davey on March 31, 2013 at 5:44 am said:

They are like prehistoric submarines – such clever pictures, Phil! Certainly a change from fluffy rabbits and chicks! Happy Easter, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  They sure do look like prehistoric submarines floating just above the surface. Great description Maggie!
  I have not seen any of our fluffy bunnies around here for a while now. But I have seen coyotes! 😯
  Happy Easter.
  
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Nels on March 31, 2013 at 7:57 am said:

Hi Key Crocs! Awesome photos Phil….

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Ha yes indeed! Thanks a lot Nels!
  
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Amy on March 31, 2013 at 8:53 am said:

Very cool. Happy Easter, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks Amy! Happy Easter!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on March 31, 2013 at 10:33 am said:

Alligators in a mirror. Amazing!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks I appreciate you checking these out Emily and glad you like ’em!
  
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shoreacres on March 31, 2013 at 12:35 pm said:

So wonderful! I was over at Anahuac yesterday and found many, many alligators, including a group of 24 babies about a foot long. All of the big ones were along the bank – none in the water like these. But I surely am more and more impressed at your skill in capturing photos like these. It’s clear that equipment makes some different – I wasn’t able to get the babies clear, for example, because I was shooting from above and couldn’t get the whole group in focus. But patience clearly counts, too, and knowing how to use the equipment we have.

Well, there’s one other factor. Our muddy, algae-ridden water makes a difference!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  I would love to see that many babies! Lucky you!
  Have fun out there and thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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  - shoreacres on March 31, 2013 at 5:27 pm said:
    
    Here you go – not the best pic, but at least you can see them!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
      
      Wow! What a mob scene! Great shot of this overstuffed nursery! 🙂
      
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Dusty Roads on March 31, 2013 at 4:56 pm said:

Ahhhh Lovely gators again! 🙂 Wonderful

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Gotta love our gator friends!
  Thanks for checking these out DR!
  
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theforagingphotographer on March 31, 2013 at 5:18 pm said:

Wonderfully abstract!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 31, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lucy, that is what I was going for. When I saw that two were about to cross paths and I noticed how the water looked I hoped for these types of images.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on April 1, 2013 at 12:53 am said:

Love your sense of humor.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 1, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoy the posts Charlie! 🙂
  
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bits and pieces on photo on April 2, 2013 at 2:04 am said:

Those are some amazing shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 10:09 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you like them, thanks!
  
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