Mr. A’s Morning Nap
Monday morning after our good friend Mr. A glided over to say hi to me, I watched as he swam over to a nearby small piece of land that is sticking up from the marsh pond. I knew immediately what his plan was. Cloudless sky, perfect light breeze, and nice warm temps all combine to create the perfect conditions for a pleasant morning nap in the sun for the big guy.
The more I thought about it I quickly realized that at least someone around here knows what they’re doing…what a life he has!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Mr A. looks quite happy, great shots Phil.
He does look happy doesn’t he?! Thanks Jan.
You know him well scho dear Phil and he??? He likes you? 😀
LG Mathilda
He does like me! Danke Tilda!
I kinda want to cuddle with him!
Well that’s only natural, he is surprisingly cuddly.
I was kind of hoping he took his nap while floating in the pool…gator bubbles. 🙂 I am sure he would not have minded you setting up a cot and sharing a nap too. Very nice study of Mr. A, Phil.
He did spend most of his nap while I was there with his tail mostly in the water and I started wondering if it would get water logged. I went by later and he had hauled himself up further on the little island and was drying off the ole tail.
I was tempted to join him out there because it did look quite comfy and cozy. He might have even been OK with it because later a small young gator joined him and Mr. A did not chase off the youngster so his nap put him in a friendly mood.
first shot just says power
He is in charge out there Scott.
He is huge! Looks like he is anyway!
Yeah he is a good size boy. There were several smaller 5-6 footers out but this guy was head gator in charge.
Impressive first shot. That head is really wide. Something tells me that a lot of weather conditions are good for his naps.
Oh yes weather here is quite often perfect for morning naps, that’s why so many alligators live here. Well that and low property taxes. His taxes on that little island are practically nothing.
It doesn’t look like he got very far. Love all of the different positions you got of him.
No he does not have to go too far at all. After a quick patrol of the area, he is free to relax for the rest of the day.
Nothing like knowing what’s good for you! Great photos of Mr. A.
Sometimes it seems like these guys are the only ones that know what’s going on around there. 🙂
I wonder if they ever think to themselves, “I really do wish my legs were just a little longer!” He certainly does seem contented – but who knows what he’s pondering in that alligator brain?
They really don’t use their legs for a whole heck of a lot. When swimming, they use their tails only for propulsion trough the water. And yes indeed, who does know what’s going on in those heads? 🙂
It’s not a bad life. He does look quite content. Great shots Phil. I think he’s even smiling for you.
It’s really a pretty nice life, not everyone gets to spend a large portion of their day napping in the sun.
He is smiling, he has a lot to be happy about. 🙂
He’s a lucky guy. The first shot is impressive.
He sure is, we can’t all spend our days like that. 🙂
I love shot no. 7! Does he lie with his legs akimbo to keep cool in the sun?
He is just getting comfortable Maggie. 🙂
Top shot is my favourite. I hope he has good UV protection. Factor Croc+
You can see in the last photo after he has been out in the sun for a bit how his hide is starting to heat up and dry out making him look more grey. That dry skin must be a problem. 🙂
He looks peaceful, so unlike what is commonly thought about gators.Nice photos and good PR work. They need a little push in that department.
Well I try to spread the truth about these large reptiles, they are not naturally aggressive at all toward people. I really wish they would stop the hunts, whenever someone kills a 10-12 foot alligator that animal will never be replaced in our lifetime. 😦
I did not realize it takes that long for an alligator to grow to that length. I never watch those redneck shows showing the guys triumphantly killing alligators. It makes me sick seeing how they capture them. I think I would root for the gator.
Oh I detest those shows and really wish they would stop putting them on TV. Not just the ones about killing alligators but all the shows which glorify killing large animals and fish. Killing an animal for entertainment and amusement purposes is just plain sick and watching others do it is disturbing as well.
I would always root for the alligator.
It looks like Mr. A needed a nap… 🙂 Great shots, Phil.
The good thing about his life is that if he wants a nap he takes a nap. Not too many other obligations to contend with.
Happy you liked these Amy. 🙂
I really Envy him 🙂
I expect to see much more of our boy this weekend as it is supposed to be clear blue skies with plenty of sunshine and temps around 80F every day for the next week. Perfect sleeping weather! 😀
It’s like he could barely make it in time to the little beach area! LOL! I love the sleepy eyes!
He really did look like it was a struggle to get himself up onto his little beach area and he didn’t even make it all the way out. He left his tail still hanging in the water. 🙂
And he allways smiles, doesn’t he? 😉
He has a good lifeith a lot to smile about! 😀
¡Espectacular Phil! estupendas imágenes, ¡dan miedo!!
Estoy muy contento de que te gustaba estas fotos. Tal vez un poco de miedo. 😀
The first shot is stunning – a true predator. Great capture…
He’s probably resting after his big meal.