Sunset At The Marsh | Phil Lanoue Photography

Sunset At The Marsh

Last night after the bird action died down I decided to hang around the marsh pond for a while to see if the sunset would be spectacular as is often the case. Sadly, the sunset in the sky kind of fizzled, but looking toward the water I saw the setting sun casting warm golden colors and then I saw something else. It was none other then our good pal Mr. A gliding across the marsh pond silhouetted by the warm setting sunlight. So the actual sunset was no big deal, but a Mr. A sighting is always a big deal! 🙂

48 thoughts on “Sunset At The Marsh”

mattvonp on August 29, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:

Awesome scene!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! They showed pic 3 on the 11pm TV news last night.
  
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janmasyn on August 29, 2013 at 5:56 pm said:

A golden glow Phil, stunning pictures and wonderful atmosphere.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Well I really appreciate that Jan, thanks.
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on August 29, 2013 at 5:59 pm said:

GORGEOUS! Mr. A looks good with an orange background.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks! He looks good in almost anything but I agree that orange could just be his color!
  They showed pic 3 on the ABC TV News at 11pm last night.
  
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lylekrahn on August 29, 2013 at 6:17 pm said:

Good for you and your friend to make the news.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  There’s going to be no living with him now. He already thinks very highly of himself, but now that this has broke, well…
  
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stellingsma2010 on August 29, 2013 at 6:17 pm said:

how cool is this 🙂 amazing colors 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked these alligator photos, thanks!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on August 29, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:

Alligator soup? 🙂 Unique views of the marsh pond and Mr. A.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Mr. A might prefer chicken soup. Maybe made with pink chickens? 😀
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on August 29, 2013 at 8:22 pm said:

Looks like a sea of copper. Pretty imagery where the mind can wander like the gator glides.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  I appreciate those kind words very much, thank you.
  
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Becky cribb on August 29, 2013 at 9:59 pm said:

Mr. A in a pond of liquid gold!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  It does look like liquid gold doesn’t it?! 🙂
  
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Gunta on August 30, 2013 at 1:29 am said:

In case you hadn’t noticed, I simply love sunset reflections on the water. Great catch, Phil. Having Mr A show up in there was just the icing on the cake.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  It’s funny too because my plan was to shoot a straight sunset for the TV News, but the sunset started to unravel and then Mr. A showed up and that solved that dilemma right there!
  
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niasunset on August 30, 2013 at 1:53 am said:

A King in the Golden river…. amazing, they are amazing photographs… Thank you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  That is so nice of you Nia, thank you very much!
  
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Paula on August 30, 2013 at 2:18 am said:

I agree with you 😀 He is always a big deal!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:
  
  Glad you agree Paula, I *know* he would agree. 😀
  
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foxleylady on August 30, 2013 at 5:02 am said:

How I love your sunset pictures, Phil! Molten gold makes Mr A look just amazing! (A very overused word, but one I don’t use lightly!)

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Maggie I’m thrilled you enjoyed these photos and I strongly suspect all this praise is going to really boost Mr. A’s ego, which I’m not sure we need more of that. 😉 🙂
  
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pixelspielerei on August 30, 2013 at 5:23 am said:

Mr. A swims in gold! This is a really special sight! ▲

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you liked the view of our friend swimming in his golden water!
  
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thehappyhugger on August 30, 2013 at 5:55 am said:

Stunning shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks much I appreciate that!
  
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adinparadise on August 30, 2013 at 7:38 am said:

Wow! Mr A looks like he’s lounging around in liquid fire. What a combination, Phil! Great shots indeed. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for your very kind comments Sylvia and I’m glad you enjoyed seeing our friend in the marsh pond enjoying the sunset. 🙂
  
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RobynG on August 30, 2013 at 10:13 am said:

Glorious light! Great shots! Have a wonderful weekend! Robyn

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:16 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate you looking and commenting Robyn! Hope you enjoy your weekend as well!
  
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Rick Alonzo Photography on August 30, 2013 at 10:43 am said:

Love these Phil! Not the usual sunset pictures. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  I started out with the idea of taking a regular straight sunset photo but when that started to unravel I was glad to see our pal show up to spice things up a bit!
  
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Rick Alonzo Photography on August 30, 2013 at 10:45 am said:

And congrats on making the news!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Rick I’m hoping the viewers enjoyed seeing something just a bit different. 🙂
  
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Patrizia M. on August 30, 2013 at 11:54 am said:

Molto affascinanti , il colore dell’ acqua e’ fantastico.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 30, 2013 at 12:20 pm said:
  
  Sono contento che ti piace l’acqua d’oro colore Pat, grazie
  
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Amy on August 30, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:

Golden river! And, the reflections are stunning. Thank you, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 31, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Amy, I’m glad you liked these!
  
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The Dancing Rider on August 30, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:

I love these photographs. I love the gold and Mr. A. These are just beauitiful He looks peaceful, too. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 31, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  He actually was quite peaceful, he seemed to be just gliding along enjoying a beautiful evening, and perhaps that’s just what he wanted. Glad you like these!
  
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Steve Gingold on August 31, 2013 at 7:46 am said:

Halloooo, Mr. A. I wonder if all that wonderful brilliant color makes him a happy gator. He sure seems to be swimming around in an upbeat mood. Nice stuff, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  He did seem to be in a very pleasant mood indeed Steve and that’s how we want it out there. A happy alligator makes a happy marsh for everybody! 🙂
  
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pviette on August 31, 2013 at 3:23 pm said:

Never thought photographs of an alligator could look this warm and peaceful. Great shots, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  Well I’m so happy you enjoyed this warm, peaceful evening in the marsh pond!
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on September 1, 2013 at 8:29 am said:

I loved these Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on September 1, 2013 at 1:33 pm said:
  
  Glad to hear that, thanks!
  
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