Just A Quick Morning Walk
This morning we saw our old pal Mr. Gator come walking out of the brush along side the far edge of the marsh pond. He was on his way to the swamp which is only a brief walk across a path that separates the two areas. Apparently his plan was to spend the day relaxing in the swamp after an active night doing who knows what!
The video was taken with an iPhone set up at a low angle while I took the still photo with my regular camera.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Such a determined “I’m going and don’t anybody try to stop me” kind of a walk! Love the green makeup!
That’s exactly how they are Maggie. They want to get from one place to the other, that’s all they want to do and there is not much that can change their minds.
That green look is all the rage in Paris these days! 😀
Seems like you must have been really close with that iphone. Great video. I still don’t them I’ve seen them walking out in wild yet.
I placed the iphone on a mini tripod on the ground in front of where I figured he would walk and then I moved back to grab a few still shots while the video ran.
Thanks for checking these out!
He really looks to be on a mission, Phil. Great little video, and I love his green camo. 🙂
They do look quite determined in those situations don’t they Sylvia! My usual plan is to not get in their way. 🙂
Green is the hot new color for summer this year!
Hehehe
Whatever he was doing all night long certainly involved “greening” himself!! You’re not ever concerned that he might change course and head in your direction?!?
I was just glad he did not suddenly get real curious about the iphone which was on a mini tripod on the ground in front of him. I would hate to have to fight him for it if he decided it was just the perfect accessory for his swamp home. 😯
They (usually) just continue on in a straight line. 🙂
What an image! I’m also impressed by your bravery here, Phil. I’m not sure how your insurance company would’ve responded if the gator had spirited away your phone. 🙂
Heh heh well I’m very glad you enjoyed the photo and the video of our pal here Tricia! Yes that would have been a fun one to try to explain to insurance what happened to the phone if he would have snatched it up and walked off with it. Plus it was my wife’s phone. 😯 🙂
But I suppose we could have tried calling it later to see if he answered.
Cool shot and great video Phil.
Thanks Jan I’m glad you liked them!
Awww! Excellent shot, Phil! Strange, but he looks like he’s got a big smile on his face. LOL
Thanks Gracie and yes they often look like they are smiling. Maybe it’s because over there they are at the top of the food chain.
Such a treat with my morning coffee….. I’ll have to see if I can find me some of that green…. it’s a popular color out here, too. 😀
Well this fellow certainly wears his green very well. But of course I’m not prepared to ridicule him even if I thought it didn’t look good. 🙂
That is very close. He’s smiling … perhaps about his green accessories. Loved this. Big guy.
I’m very happy you liked the photo and video! Yes he seemed to be in a pleasant happy smiley mood today. 🙂
That’s really close… Impressive and beautiful pic..
Thanks he was a good ole boy and did not seem to mind me being there which I’m thinking is a good thing.
It seems he must be an Android user. Nothing but contempt for the iPhone.
It could have been worse, he could have picked up the iphone in his teeth, crunched it, and then flung it into the swamp. Plus it was my wife’s phone. 😯 🙂
Terrific, Phil! All joking about his green sunscreen aside – is it algae growing on him like the barnacles on a whale, or is it just floating swamp plants sticking to him?
Thanks, so glad you liked these!
That’s just duckweed he picked up by slogging through it on his way up out of the marsh pond. He will likely wash it off in the swamp then promptly go get all covered over with it again. 🙂
How cool! My parents live on a street called Mossy Hammock…it made me wonder if he might reside there, too…LOL!
He would fit in perfectly on that street! Have your folks invite him over sometime. 🙂
That’s definitely a walk from a creature who was wired for water!
Yeah their bodies are not built for a whole lot of walking around on dry land. We saw a small one *run* across the path too, that was quite entertaining.
I don’t think I would have wanted to get that up close and personal
You don’t want to give him a little scritch between his ears (where are his ears?) kitty cat style?
hmm let me think about that…er no!
You didn’t seem to think a very long time. 😀
OMG ! You were right next to that guy! Love the green algae on his back. Now I know what you experience when you’re next to a walking gator. Gave me the heebie jeebies.
Well I’m happy you checked this out Emily and you got to get ‘close’ to our friend happy Mr. Gator!
Oh My God! Seems so fearful for me 🙂 It was much more symphatic in photographs 🙂 Thank you dear Phil, love, nia
Oh he is a pretty good boy and looks more scary then he really is.
Thanks Nia!
I love how he looks to have a big smile on his face! Gorgeous image and the video is great fun.
Oh yes he is smiling! A beautiful morning out in the swamp, what could be better?! 🙂
I normally don’t call gators cute, but this one is cute for sure!! 🙂
I’ll let him know what you said, he will be so happy to hear he has a special fan!! 😀
Hahahaha I can imagine!! This one’s my favourite gator from now on :p
That video has got to work in a commercial for something! 🙂 Very cool. And good thing your friends! 😉
I’m very happy you enjoyed the video and I really appreciate your kind comments, thanks!
Gotta stay friends with the big guys. 😀