Don’t Give Me That Cute, Innocent Look!
A few days ago I was watching this alligator splashing around in the marsh trying to get the fish all stirred up so that he could munch down on a bunch of them. He did not come up with anything after this huge lunge and splash, but notice how in the very next frame he quickly turned himself around and gives me this coy, bashful look?! It’s almost as if he was saying…Who? What? Me? Oh I was just splashing around having a bit of fun and certainly not trying to scoop up all the nice little fishies or anything like that.”
With that expression on his face it’s tempting to believe him but we all know better, don’t we?!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
You call that cute and bashful, Phil? 😆
Stunning pics as usual 🙂
Ha Ha sure! He’s cute isn’t he?! 😀
Thanks so much I’m happy you like the pics!
Why do guys always make me a bit nervous when they smile like that. It just screams “I’m up to something” or “I’m hungry and thinking you look kinda tasty. Why don’t you come a little closer? I promise, it will only hurt for a moment.” LOL!
You are right about that, even though it appears to have a playful little smile you always have the suspicion that they are just decoying you, and are in reality up to something. 😯 🙂
Yup! My “Danger, Will Robinson!” kicks in. 🙂
You should have seen me the other night when I came within a step and a half of stepping on the nose of one that was hiding in the grass and weeds at the edge of the pond. I’m glad I didn’t ever have to find out what happens when you step on an alligator’s nose.
LMAO! I suspect nothing good would come from that experience. So glad you missed it, even if it was by a nose. 😉
As shocking as this may sound…I got pics of the event too! 😯 😀
Steady under pressure. Another sign of a great photographer. 🙂
Well I did have to check my shorts.
“… but we all know better, don’t we?!”
Yes, we do. Of course we do! And no one will stop us!
Unless he has sharper teeth than we do! 😛
Even though we know what he likely up to it’s best to let him have his way. Well as long as his is not looking at me like a menu item. 🙂
I don’t know Phil. I think you’ve hung around those gators a bit too long. When I see that last photo I don’t see bashful or shy, I see head turning to devour my next victim. Now I’m not saying there isn’t beauty but he didn’t exactly change into a cuddly teddy bear.
I think that toy and stuffed animal manufacturers are missing out on a huge untapped market. What little child wouldn’t want to snuggle up to a cute cuddly alligator at bedtime?! Teddy bears…pfft, give the urchins a cool toy sure to encourage sweet dreams. 😀
So I guess what you’re saying is that all we need to do is keep our mouths shut … and we’re cute!
It can often work for dogs and children. 🙂
Dear Phil,
YEAH…he’s cute, so cute… 😉 think he’s roundabout happy!!!
Great pics!
Have a nice day,
moni
Well I’m glad you think he is a cute boy moni, I will have to tell him you said that!
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Weird. The quality of the photos on the website are much better than those in my e-mail. I will have to remember to open them for a closer look. Cute? I guess that is subjective. 🙂
Well…he is kinda cute… 🙂
Who’d have believed that alligators could have all those different expressions! I’ve learnt so much about them, Phil, thanks to you!
They have a few different expressions for sure. The ‘don’t step on my nose’ look was one I won’t soon forget.
Thanks Maggie!
Maybe it was a mischievous smile? Like, “You missed my meal, ha I was quick.” I always like the expressions you get.
Oh he’s plenty mischievous alright! Glad you enjoy the photos! 🙂
Splendid capture!
Thanks for checking these out and I’m glad you enjoyed them!
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Great shots. Maybe he was just embarrassed that you caught him in the act!!
Thanks! He does look a bit embarrassed, but that is not normally their nature, they are the top of the food chain out there and usually they seem to know it. 🙂
There is nothing innocent about him☺ Even if you can capture a perfect image…he still is not cute.
Awww…not even a little cute?! 🙂
No…but my Otter is cute on my post☺
Well it’s tough to beat an otter for cuteness! 🙂
I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, Phil. Cute and innocent, my foot! 😀 Great pics.
So that look on is face is not fooling you huh Sylvia? Just remember though, if you want to throw him, you have to jump in there and grab him by the tail. I’ll be there to record the action if you want to give it a try. 😀
Glad you like the pics!
That’s quite a series Phil. I wouldn’t want to get that close! Braver man than me.
Honestly Adrian he was completely ignoring me the entire time, which is of course the way I prefer it to be. 🙂
Thanks for checking these out!
Stunning pics Phil, real close….
Yes I was close Jan, thanks.
He really does look like he’s up to no good. Great catch! Love that pink tongue.
Yes he is a bit of a sneak. But of course that’s what he does. 🙂
You won’t ever become complacent around these guys, right? That said, I think he is being coy. Great expression you captured. And yes, probably wrongly so, I think he is cute.
Well considering I almost stepped on one last week I guess I am getting rather close.
Glad you think like the expression on his face and glad you like the pics!
There you go making gators look all cute and cuddly again!
Well sure, what’s more cute and cuddly then an alligator?!
The first one with his gleaming eye is really something, Phil. Crisp and clear shots, as always, with your great caption.
Thanks Jane I greatly appreciate your kind comments!
Well, I think he’s quite the darling – from a long way away and viewed on my computer screen. Are you sure he is being coy though? I wondered if he was saying ‘Well I missed out on the fish course today, look at my big mouth and nice teethies, perhaps you would make a tasty main course?’
He might be lulling me into a false sense of security, they can be sneaky like that. 🙂
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Buon martedì e buona settimana.
Un sorriso,
Luciana
Grazie per guardare queste foto. Spero che tu abbia una buona settimana.
Looks like he just wants someone to play with!
Oh sure, he probably just wants a little friend. Small dog, child, whatever ya got. 🙂
it’s like when dogs would pull off antics at your feet just for you to pet them, haha!
Ha! You are right! It is like that! 🙂