Sunset Baby

Last night we went over to the marsh pond to check out the sunset and to potentially make a time lapse video. Right after I set up the for the video I saw this baby alligator (we call any alligator under 5 feet a “baby”) right in the middle of the reflected golden sunlight. You can see how it made a little path through the pond weeds and vegetation as it traveled. As we were enjoying the sunset we could also see and hear the occasional alligator make a splash as it jumped at fish in the pond. It was a very pleasant time watching many of the birds heading back for their night roost, and seeing the night herons and hearing them bark at each other as they headed off in the opposite direction to begin their evening.

33 thoughts on “Sunset Baby”

pixelspielerei on May 18, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

What a glorious photo! Top! ▲

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Well I’m happy you enjoyed it!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on May 18, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:

Primordial – that’s a wow shot, Phil 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the kind words!
  
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monisertel on May 18, 2013 at 1:06 pm said:

Hello Phil,
amazing picture, looks like pure gold!
Wish you a nice (golden) weekend,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much moni and I hope you enjoyed a golden weekend as well!
  
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thecasualrider on May 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:

Wow, the color in this is spectacular. What a pretty baby, too. You can see the smaller head, and suggestion of a smaller body.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  He is a cute little guy! Glad you liked this pic!
  
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lylekrahn on May 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm said:

Sounds like a perfect evening.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  It really was very pleasant. Did I mention we also had a cooler along with tasty beverages?! 😀
  
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Deb W. Trotter on May 18, 2013 at 8:37 pm said:

Nothing like being in the right place at the right time, finding what you want and then some!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Well we were happy to be out enjoying a wonderful evening. An added bonus was a nice breeze that kept the bugs away! 🙂 Thanks Deb
  
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Andrew on May 18, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:

Lovely photo, Phil but sometimes it’s just nice to sit and watch. Nature can be very therapeutic and rewarding.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  Oh that’s so true, we were thrilled just to be out enjoying a wonderful evening that nature provided!
  
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Gunta on May 19, 2013 at 12:44 am said:

Fantastic!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Gunta!
  
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janmasyn on May 19, 2013 at 5:10 am said:

Wonderful!!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed this photo Jan!
  
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Maggie Davey on May 19, 2013 at 6:36 am said:

What a lovely, peaceful scene! The light in your sunsets is incredible! I think we are so privileged to feel a part of the natural world like this. Thank you, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for your very kind comments Maggie! We are always thrilled to have the opportunity to be out enjoying the wonders that nature provide! 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on May 19, 2013 at 10:49 am said:

Wonderful colour Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 19, 2013 at 1:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Adrian, I appreciate it!
  
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adinparadise on May 19, 2013 at 2:01 pm said:

Glorious colour Phil, and a baby alligator thrown too. How lucky can you get? 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2013 at 11:10 am said:
  
  The baby was just an added bonus to an already splendid evening. Thanks so much Sylvia!
  
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Steve Gingold on May 19, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:

Great end of the day lighting, Phil. It could pass for Nessie. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2013 at 11:11 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Steve, glad you liked the sunset lighting! Maybe Nessie Jr. 🙂
  
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meyer23 on May 19, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:

Wow. Fantastic colors und a great composition of this pic.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2013 at 11:11 am said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on May 22, 2013 at 6:04 pm said:

The color in this image is spectacular Phil. Love the profile of the gator that makes you wonder what else is in that water.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 24, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Emily and oh there is plenty of stuff in the water. :shock :-):
  
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Fergiemoto on May 28, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:

That’s a beautiful golden shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 28, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Hey I’m glad you enjoyed it!
  
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Vibeke Henriette on June 2, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

A golden moment indeed!

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