All Kids Love To Play In The Water!

It seems to be a universal concept with kids everywhere, all over the world… they love to play and splash around in the water! And what kid can resist jumping in a mud puddle?! This young alligator last night looked to be having a great time sloshing all around in the marsh. Of course for him it was less play and more eat, but the concepts are similar I think. 🙂 And then naturally, after a kid is done jumping around in the muddy water, he curls up a bit, puts on an innocent look and checks to see if he is in trouble for his youthful indiscretions!

51 thoughts on “All Kids Love To Play In The Water!”

roughseasinthemed on July 14, 2013 at 3:42 pm said:

Beautiful photos of those scales. And that naughty face. Irresistible 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:
  
  He does have a naughty little face like a kid that was just caught and is not sure yet how much trouble he is in.
  They do have nice colors at this age!
  
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meyer23 on July 14, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:

That’s a pretty good way to spend your free time 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:
  
  We should all be able to have that much fun every day!
  
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moshy on July 14, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

got one of those spare?, know a few people that little boy would love to play with 🙂

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pixelspielerei on July 14, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:

And what he has eaten? A dinosaur who has fought against him? 😛

Really great photos, dear Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:23 pm said:
  
  I’m so happy you liked these photos! He was filling up on small fish and shrimp which sounds like a great meal!
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on July 14, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:

Think he had the right idea today in this heat

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Wow you said it! Check out my post for today with another little guy that got beat by the heat.
  
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Molly Argo on July 14, 2013 at 5:04 pm said:

Wonderful photos of this rambunctious little one.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Molly, he was really ripping it up out there!
  
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Kitt Crescendo on July 14, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:

I love the playful fun of these shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:
  
  He did seem to be having a pretty good time! 🙂
  
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Steve Gingold on July 14, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:

One of the cool things you do with your posts is give these guys personality. The general opinion of crocs and gators is something a little less than personable and more sinister. It’s nice to see the brighter side of them, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Steve and I’m so happy you recognized that aspect of my photos and stories. These animals are not at all what people often think of them. They can be quite docile and wish to avoid human contact (which is smart) so not the savage predator many might think. We also believe they are much more intelligent then given credit, and have individual personalities.
  
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Gunta on July 14, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:

The most amazing thing is how you’ve actually made these critters look so adorable. 😉

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- lylekrahn on July 14, 2013 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  I agree. I think at times it borders on fertile imagination!
  
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  - Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
    
    Well they can have moments where there appears to be some cuteness showing through. 😀 But in any case I show what they were doing and put a bit of a spin on the story at the same time.
    
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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  Well I try to showcase the brighter side of their behavior and personalities as much as possible. Oh and also show how adorable they are. 😀
  
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TheForagingPhotographer on July 14, 2013 at 5:55 pm said:

Wow these are beautiful Phil! Amazing to catch a reptile being ‘playful’, and the last shot is amazing – such beautiful markings and light. I’ve posted something for you on my blog, by the way. 😉

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Mike Powell on July 14, 2013 at 8:46 pm said:

Splish splash I was taking a bath…after seeing your wonderful photos, that classic Bobby Darin song keeps running through my head. Here’s a link to one version of it onYouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KmKkV3ddAo.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  After he gets done splashing in that mud though he will need another bath. And will likely get it if he goes over to the freshwater pond to rinse off. 😀
  Thanks Mike!
  
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David Yoder on July 14, 2013 at 8:52 pm said:

Great action shots. I think I know that guy.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks David and yes that’s Frank, you know him well. 🙂
  
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Deb W. Trotter on July 14, 2013 at 8:55 pm said:

Nice sequence. Better him than me in that muddy water!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks Deb! Well him in the muddy water is good. Me in the muddy water, not so good. Me and him in the muddy water even worse. 😯 🙂
  
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uthamz on July 14, 2013 at 11:46 pm said:

Wonderful sequence ! And an apt title , Phil !
Finally , we all end up adoring him ! 🙂 !

Great shots !

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Well I am very happy you enjoyed the photos and story and like the cute little guy utham!! 😀
  
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Andrew on July 15, 2013 at 12:23 am said:

Beautiful as always. I love the way the shots tell a story.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew, I appreciate that very much!
  
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adinparadise on July 15, 2013 at 3:25 am said:

Great photos again, Phil. Nice to see that ‘gators also do water aerobics. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  You do have to keep in shape out there Sylvia. You can’t have the other big guys picking on you so if it takes some aerobics well so be it. 🙂
  Thanks I am glad you enjoyed these.
  
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janmasyn on July 15, 2013 at 4:17 am said:

Wonderful action shots again Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jan so glad you liked these.
  
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The Dancing Rider on July 15, 2013 at 10:08 am said:

I love him. Great captures. That last shot is so sweet. What a young little playful guy he is.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  He is a cute, fun little guy isn’t he?! Thank you very much for checking these out and so glad you like them!
  
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Dina on July 15, 2013 at 10:47 am said:

🙂 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking, thanks!
  
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dinajohnston on July 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:

He does have that “I didn’t do it” look on his face. Nice action!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  That’s exactly the expression I thought he had too! 😀
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed these pics!
  
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Larry Treadwell on July 15, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:

Gret series of action as usual. Wonder why your gators are more colorful that the ones in south Florida?

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Larry, I’m very happy you liked these gator pics! It seems that often the younger, 5 footers, can be fairly colorful. (see today’s post for another one) But by the time they get to be 8 footers or so they are the more typical grey and black in color.
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on July 15, 2013 at 4:39 pm said:

Great. I already think alligators are cute because of your fantastic photography and now, now I think kid gators are adorable. Seriously. What is this world coming to?!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 16, 2013 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  I’m usually not the first person to get all mushy over human babies (I’m actually not even the tenth person), but animal babies always = cute! Well I now feel my job here is done since you are on board with baby alligator cuteness!
  The world is crazy I tell ya!
  
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  - Cowboys and Crossbones on July 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:
    
    I couldn’t agree more. Alligator babies are way cuter than human babies. It’s true!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 17, 2013 at 9:54 am said:
      
      It is true, you can look it up!
      
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edithlevyphotography on July 17, 2013 at 11:10 am said:

These are great Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 25, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Edith!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on July 18, 2013 at 5:55 pm said:

Rolling Rolling Rolling ! What fantastic captures Phil. The crispness and light on these images are fantastic.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 25, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Em I’m glad you enjoyed these!
  
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Fergiemoto on July 27, 2013 at 6:29 pm said:

That’s cute! The facial expression in the last photo looks like he’s beckoning you to come and play…so innocent yet so sinister looking.

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