Watching And Waiting | Phil Lanoue Photography

Watching And Waiting

This alligator in the marsh at sunset was the epitome of patience as he floated motionless… watching and waiting. But for what? Or for whom? He outwaited me so we will never know for sure…

36 thoughts on “Watching And Waiting”

Chillbrook on July 13, 2013 at 3:04 pm said:

Such a great shot Phil. Gorgeous light! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Adrian and yes that evening sunset lighting can really warm up a scene.
  
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lylekrahn on July 13, 2013 at 3:07 pm said:

The incredible capacity of nothingness!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  Good description! You still like my ggg (gator grunge green) text? 🙂
  
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  - lylekrahn on July 13, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:
    
    I do – grunge green is a great description
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:16 pm said:
      
      I’m sticking with it for now thanks!
      
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Steve Gingold on July 13, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:

Nice to see more of him underneath the surface. Beautiful late light, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks Steve, I often try to get out there at the point of the evening when the warm sunset light hits the marsh.
  
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adinparadise on July 13, 2013 at 3:17 pm said:

Wow, this head looks unearthly, Phil. Great capture. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia, so glad you liked this contemplative alligator. 🙂
  
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Molly Argo on July 13, 2013 at 3:29 pm said:

I’m sure that he had something on his agenda. Great shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Oh I’m sure he had a plan, he just wasn’t letting me in on it. Thanks Molly!
  
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TheForagingPhotographer on July 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm said:

Goddamnit Phil, every time I think I’ve taken a shot that I really love and think I could put on my wall, I come here and you’ve taken the kind of stunning photo that makes me spit my wine out in awe! 😀 The light and the composition on this are amazing. So very beautiful.

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pixelspielerei on July 13, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:

Next time you’ll have more patience than he had! 😛

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  I try, but sometimes they wear me out. 🙂
  
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meyer23 on July 13, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:

Impressive… Pics without any motion are rare. Congrats to this shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 13, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that thank you!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on July 13, 2013 at 6:55 pm said:

The face of contentment?!? Nice image.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  He seemed pretty content. Thanks Deb!
  
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Gunta on July 14, 2013 at 12:23 am said:

Then again perhaps he was just zoned out… a Zen moment? 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  That could be it! It’s happened to me I think. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on July 14, 2013 at 3:19 am said:

What a great shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Jan.
  
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Solveig on July 14, 2013 at 6:11 am said:

That time of the day is my favorite.. the warming light from the sunset makes everything look great. Nice shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Yes my favorite time too! Thanks for looking!
  
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Dina on July 14, 2013 at 7:48 am said:

Golden shot, perfect light, what a beauty!

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Rick Alonzo Photography on July 14, 2013 at 2:02 pm said:

Awesome Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks Rick glad you like it!
  
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roughseasinthemed on July 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

totally different from your normal cheeky gater posts – surreal

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  I think he and I were in a similar mood.
  
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Kitt Crescendo on July 15, 2013 at 11:33 am said:

When they bide their time and are patient like that…it bodes well for them, but not so much for whomever is unlucky enough to fall into their path.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  That’s exactly right. Many a day I have waited and then found out what the alligator had in mind the whole time.
  
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gaiagreber on July 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:

How close are you? Just wondering, because I would seriously shit my pants, haha xd Your shots are amazing!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Oh it was pretty much right in front of me but these guys could not care less about me being there, not much to worry about. 🙂
  Thanks for looking!
  
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David on July 17, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

Very impressive shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 25, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks much David, glad you liked it!
  
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