Morning Walk
Yesterday morning we were out by the swamp and as usual at this time of year you have to keep an eye open for whoever and whatever might come creeping up out of the brush. I noticed a bit of movement on the marsh pond side and then saw a nose, and ultimately a big face coming up to peek out to take a look around. So our old friend Mr. Gator had decided to walk up out of the marsh and stroll on into the swamp by crossing a paved path that separates the two. Before beginning his short journey however, he took a little time to rest his chin on the path before continuing on. I don’t think he was really all that tired, but on such a beautiful morning as this…what’s the rush?!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Well, Hello… great shots. I love how they look when walking about!
Hello is right! Especially when they sneak up out of there without making a sound. You would think they would make a racket busting up out of the brush, but nothing.
It is cool to see them walking. Thanks Jane
Really cool shots! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a gator up on his legs before.
That’s one thing I like best about seeing them walk, it’s like looking at a living dinosaur!
These are fantastic images Phil especially the walking ones.
Thanks a million Edith, I’m glad you like these!
Excellent shots, Phil! Your shots are always perfectly timed. Great job capturing the gator walking.
Thank you Gracie! I truly appreciate your very kind comments!
Ti auguro una buona giornata ed un buon inizio di settimana.
Un sorriso,
Luciana
Grazie per guardare queste foto. Spero che ti piace la tua settimana.
OMG, have you ever been attacted?
Never been attacked and actually they mostly just ignore me. Anyway…they like me! (well at leat I hope so) 😯
🙂
Mr.Alligator, your morning walk made me smile… I am glad you are not here, because I love you in his photographs, dear Phil’s 🙂
Thanks and Love, nia
I am so happy the morning alligator walk made you smile Nia! Thank you for looking and glad you like the photos!
Such awesome creatures. Why did the crocodile cross the road..? Fabulous images Phil.
That should of course read Why did the alligator cross the road..
Oh I knew what you meant Adrian, and he crosses the road because he wants to. Who am I to argue? 😀
Thanks much for looking and commenting!
WoW! That’s incredible.
It’s like watching a living dinosaur. Fun! 🙂
He was just waiting for you to get set up so the world would see his grand entrance.
Yes that could be and he might not have been happy waiting either. We got there a little late yesterday morning.
About a half hour after this his friend also popped out of there and took a little walk. Well, maybe “popped” isn’t exactly the right word. 🙂
his eyes are so fierce 🙂 must be frightening .. the photos are awesome phil.
Not too frightening really, he is my good friend! (Well I hope he is my friend) 😯 😀
Thanks for looking!
Great shots and beautiful morning light.
Thanks very much Jan, so glad you liked these.
Great shots, Phil. Especially the second.
Thanks very much, glad you liked them!
Love the shots! Thanks to you, I’m kinda dying to see an alligator up close. This lazy gator reminded me of Teddy, having to stop every few feet for a rest before continuing on.
You come down for a visit and I will set up a personal meeting for you with our pal here!
He reminded me of Teddy as well, with that toothy know-it-all grin and that look on his face when he is particularly impressed with himself as I suspect Teddy often is. 😀
Oh you know Ted well – must take after your two furballs? Score on the personal meeting…be sure I haven’t had too much to drink when I see him because I might try to pet him and come back with one less limb…
It’s fun to see the alligator taking a morning walking in photos 🙂 Great shots, Phil!
Yes we enjoy going out on our walk to see him out taking his walk. Fun is right! 😀
Thanks Amy
Gotta love that smile! he’s obviously pleased to see you, Phil. 😀 His little legs are so cute, especially in pic #4.
He does have a particularly appealing smile doesn’t he Sylvia?! He likely remembers me from last summer…
“Hey, aren’t you the guy that got that really cool photo of me crunching a big crab?! Oh man I looked so great in that picture!”
At least that’s what he *might* be thinking.
I won’t mention that remark about his stubby little legs to him. heh heh 🙂
😆 His very own personal photographer who guarantees to make him look really handsome.
Thanks for not telling him what I said about the vertically challenged legs. Don’t want to upset him, do we?
Must have been in a rush to start his day since he forgot to remove the floss!!
I know it’s so funny to see junk hanging off of them, they totally don’t care a bit. 🙂
I think he had to take a brief rest after trying to haul around that weight. My what big jowls he has! And my, what great photos!
He did have to climb up out of a bit on an incline so he was likely winded from that workout.
Thanks very much Molly, glad you enjoyed seeing Mr. Gator!
Just how close were you, Phil! He seemed so relaxed, though.
Oh I was quite close, these photos were not cropped, that was as much as I could fit in the frame.
He did look like he was enjoying a relaxing morning didn’t he? 🙂
Great shots especially getting down to eye level. The light is fabulous.
Thanks a bunch Andrew, I appreciate it. Glad you liked the low level shooting and yes the morning light was pretty good on the big fellow.
Fantastic series of the gator taking a walk! I loved it, excellent shots!
Thanks a million Jim I really appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you liked the pics of my gator pal!
Seeing them up close, I am amazed they can move fast. Just don’t look that speedy.
When they walk like this they really lumber along fairly slowly, but I have seen them run, and I mean run.
They can be deceptively quick.
What a fantastic series of shots of the gator crossing, especially the fourth shot!
Hope both you and Alyce are doing fine!
Thanks very much Ammi I truly appreciate your visit and I’m happy you enjoyed these photos!
Alyce is great, say hi to mum.
Mr Gator really become being my favourite in your blog ! He is such an amazing and magnificent animal ! // Maria
Oh well you have to love everybody’s pal Mr. Happy Gator!
Thanks Maria!
There’s so many amazing creatures where you live but these are my favourites by far. I’ve never seen them “life” but your photo’s are so vivid I can almost see them move. Looking at them (the gators, I mean) it’s not hard to imaging how they managed to survive for 37 million !! years : they have such a determined an invincible look.
We do have an interesting variety of wildlife in this area and I too am fascinated by the alligators and I respect them as well. They are the closest thing we have to a living dinosaur I think.
Saw several this morning and posted more pics today.
Thanks for looking!
Ah, love him! Poor guy got tired. Understandably.
Oh well you gotta love Mr. Gator! 😀 It must be tiring at times dragging that big ole body around. 🙂
Ummmm….chin warmer. I love the last shot showing his big chin. I’d run the other way!
He’s got more double chins then me. 😀
I’ll bet he’d be embarrassed to know he was photographed with spinach (or something!) in his teeth. 🙂
It’s really comical how they can have junk hanging all over them at times and they don’t seem to care one bit. 🙂
Nice to have a model who’s NOT fussy!
Good old Mr. Gator 🙂 I love the one with the foot in the air taking the step. Great shots