Mr. Alligator’s Big Dinner | Phil Lanoue Photography

Mr. Alligator’s Big Dinner

Earlier this week I was walking along the edge of the marsh pond when I saw our friend Mr. A strike at the water and come up with a good size fish. After a few crunches, the fish was down the hatch and he enjoyed a nice evening meal!

43 thoughts on “Mr. Alligator’s Big Dinner”

coast72 on August 16, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:

Missing the chips to go with his fish

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  That’s a good point, I bet he would enjoy some chips. But he is on his own for getting them. 🙂
  
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- lylekrahn on August 17, 2013 at 2:56 am said:
  
  OK you win the best comment award to go with those amazing photos.
  
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  - Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:
    
    Glad you enjoyed these pics!
    
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bcnerdtm on August 16, 2013 at 2:26 pm said:

Nice Series. I wish German wildlife would be that big. Mr. Alligator is my favorite! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy to hear that you like our friend Mr. Alligator! Thanks!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on August 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:

That is hands-free dining, right there! Great shots. (After seeing so many of your gator photos, looking at the critters no longer makes me cringe, and that’s a good thing, Phil. Thanks!)

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 3:50 pm said:
  
  Nice to know our pal Mr. A is starting to grow on you. I know he tries hard to win over new friends and sounds like he has a new one! 🙂 Thanks very much Deb!
  
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edithlevyphotography on August 16, 2013 at 3:19 pm said:

Great Catch!…no pun intended 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that very much Edith, thanks!
  
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Gunta on August 16, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:

Loving that big grin he gave you!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:
  
  He does have a self satisfied and proud sort of grin there at the end doesn’t he?! He is looking at me as if to say…”nice one huh?” 🙂
  
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Steve Gingold on August 16, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:

Is this a family blog, Phil? Might need a PG-13 for this. 🙂 Yes, Mr. A is very satisfied with both the meal and himself, I’d say. Very nice behavioral shooting. Excuse me, Sir…would you care for a napkin. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Probably needed a *Gruesome Warning*
  Mr. A looks like someone I saw at the All-You-Can-Eat buffet a while back. 🙂
  
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Patrizia M. on August 16, 2013 at 4:20 pm said:

Foto stupende e lui un grande fame 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Oh, sì lui era molto affamato. Sono felice ti è piaciuto le foto. 🙂
  
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Paula on August 16, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:

I wonder what his burping sounds like 😀

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- Steve Gingold on August 16, 2013 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Or worse…what it smells like.
  
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  - Paula on August 16, 2013 at 4:49 pm said:
    
    😀
    
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  - Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm said:
    
    Now that I have not experienced.
    
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- Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  I have heard that. 🙂
  
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  - Paula on August 16, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
    
    And?? Do tell us 😀
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on August 16, 2013 at 7:57 pm said:
      
      Check this out. An 11 second video I took last year.
      
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      - pixelspielerei on August 17, 2013 at 9:58 am said:
        
        Oh, how posh! *gg
        
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        Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:
        
        Oh it’s something! 🙂
        
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      - Paula on August 21, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
        
        Scary 😀
        
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The Dancing Rider on August 16, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:

Wow. He is really adept at getting that dinner into the right position. GREAT series.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:04 pm said:
  
  Yes he had that fish turned around and headed down the throat like a real pro! Thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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Björn Törngren on August 16, 2013 at 5:59 pm said:

A great catch! Both ways!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you I appreciate that very much!
  
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  - Björn Törngren on August 18, 2013 at 2:02 am said:
    
    Yesterday I had my first “Big animal encounter” out in the wild! I am so happy that i brought the camera!
    Check it out: http://www.bjorntorngren.com
    
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on August 16, 2013 at 7:01 pm said:

I really enjoyed lunch in the marsh…amazing photos.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed those Charlie, thanks much!
  
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photographybycalliec on August 16, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

well caught Mr Alligator, another cool image

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  He was doing an expert job out there for sure!
  
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pixelspielerei on August 17, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

He can really enjoy and is truly a connoisseurs! ▲

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  Oh yes, a true gourmet! 😀
  
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What Karen Sees on August 17, 2013 at 12:30 pm said:

Just ran across your site and have spent a few minutes enjoying your work. What wonderful images you have posted here. I’ll be back!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 17, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  Well I greatly appreciate your visit and your very kind comments, thanks a bunch and glad you enjoyed the photos!
  
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janmasyn on August 18, 2013 at 4:38 am said:

These are really great shots Phil, excellent work!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan I’m happy you liked these gator shots.
  
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adinparadise on September 15, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:

That’s quite some big fish he caught! Great shots, Phil. He sure looks like a happy chappy in that last one. 🙂

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Angela on February 4, 2016 at 7:38 am said:

No more fishie now.

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