Late Night Fishing
Last week, very late in the evening, I found our old pal Mr. Alligator all by himself fishing in the salt marsh. None of his little bird friends were around, in fact no one at all was around. I stayed and watched him for a while until it got too late even for photos and when I finally left for the night he was still at it scooping up small fish and glass shrimp. He must have been very hungry and did NOT want to have to go to bed without his supper!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Oh, Phil, the man but very hungry off and I hope that you’re always on safety distance.
LG Mathilda ♥
Thank you so much and yes I am very safe! 🙂
These are great action shots Phil.
I appreciate you checking them out Jan, thanks.
He looks very hungry!
Great serie!
He does look hungry, thanks Hans!
The good Mr. A. really looks very hungry. Hopefully no Loeffler was under water! 😛 Stunning pictures!
He is always hungry I think. 😀 Glad you like the pictures!
Wow. Nature for real. He looks very focused on feeding. Glad he wasn’t focused on you. Scary. But also beautiful. Love the captured action.
He was very focued on feeding, those fish, shrimp, and crabs never stood a chance.
He paid no attention at all to me. 🙂
Mr Gator give fishing a completely new meaning to me 😉 … And his dental status is indeed impressive … // Maria 🙂
He has perfected his special fishing technique, and he may be in need of a teeth cleaning. 🙂
Amazing action shots. It appears that he must trap the fish with those teeth of his while letting the water slosh on through. Just how successful is that technique?
That is what he was doing, many times I have seen them fish baleen whale style. Gobbling up huge amounts of water (and some mud) and straining out the good stuff. Amazing adaptation is action.
Looks like a friendly fellow. The sort that one would invite over for a spot of tea and a bite.
😉 Great shot!
Oh I would absolutely have him over for a spot of tea and a bite, he would love that! The other guests…well maybe not as much. 🙂
Thanks very much for looking!
What a great arc you captured. I can never go to sleep if I’m hungry either.
Thanks I’m glad you like these photos of late night snacking. Something I have been guilty of at times. 🙂
Amazing shots, kind of scary…
Thanks very much Amy! Not so scary out there though as he was totally ignoring me and just going about his business catching late night dinner.
Oh My God!!!!!!
He is a fun guy isn’t he Nia?!? 😀 Thank you for looking!
He is a fun guy isn’t he Nia?!? Thank you for looking!
I wonder when he last saw a dentist. A nice set of gnashers, has Mr. A.
I think it has been a while since he last saw a dentist. I try to set up appts. but the dentists always cancel, not the patient. 🙂
That is very cool. I like how photos can freeze action and you can see things that are otherwise invisible.
Thanks for checking these out Jeff and I’m very glad you liked them!
Wonderful composition and detail .. loving the water drops hanging off his teeth … what is his usual bedtime hour?
They can be up all hours and take part in quite a bit of nocturnal activity I suspect.
Thanks Paula!
🙂 😀
I’m sure he was appreciating the peace and quiet and making the most of it!
At first I thought he might get tired of me being there but he didn’t seem to care. 🙂
Mr A looks to be gobbling up everything in sight, Phil. Glad he didn’t see you. Great shots again. 🙂
He saw me but didn’t pay any attention to me. I’m too old and gristly for his taste. 🙂