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.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
What a glorious photo! Top! ▲
Well I’m happy you enjoyed it!
Primordial – that’s a wow shot, Phil 🙂
Thanks much for the kind words!
Hello Phil,
amazing picture, looks like pure gold!
Wish you a nice (golden) weekend,
moni
Thank you very much moni and I hope you enjoyed a golden weekend as well!
Wow, the color in this is spectacular. What a pretty baby, too. You can see the smaller head, and suggestion of a smaller body.
He is a cute little guy! Glad you liked this pic!
Sounds like a perfect evening.
It really was very pleasant. Did I mention we also had a cooler along with tasty beverages?! 😀
Nothing like being in the right place at the right time, finding what you want and then some!
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
Lovely photo, Phil but sometimes it’s just nice to sit and watch. Nature can be very therapeutic and rewarding.
Oh that’s so true, we were thrilled just to be out enjoying a wonderful evening that nature provided!
Fantastic!
Hey thanks Gunta!
Wonderful!!!!!
I’m very happy you enjoyed this photo Jan!
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.
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! 🙂
Wonderful colour Phil!
Thanks much Adrian, I appreciate it!
Glorious colour Phil, and a baby alligator thrown too. How lucky can you get? 🙂
The baby was just an added bonus to an already splendid evening. Thanks so much Sylvia!
Great end of the day lighting, Phil. It could pass for Nessie. 🙂
Thanks very much Steve, glad you liked the sunset lighting! Maybe Nessie Jr. 🙂
Wow. Fantastic colors und a great composition of this pic.
I really appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks!
The color in this image is spectacular Phil. Love the profile of the gator that makes you wonder what else is in that water.
Thanks very much Emily and oh there is plenty of stuff in the water. :shock :-):
That’s a beautiful golden shot!
Hey I’m glad you enjoyed it!
A golden moment indeed!