I previously worked as a news and sports photographer. Recently I have been enjoying wildlife photography. My approach toward bird photos is similar to sports photography. I attempt to capture mostly action and hopefully a unique perspective.
Early this morning my good pal Mr. A glided over to greet me at the edge of the marsh pond…he seemed to be in a good mood. 🙂


Impressive portraits.
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I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing these, thanks.
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Wonderful shots.
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I appreciate you checking them out Jan and glad you like the photos.
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Completely prehistoric looking, but I like the embellishment around the right eye. How very fashionable!
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Oh he is very fashionable for sure and I hear that eye embellishment look is all the rage in Paris these days. 😀
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I think he wants you to wipe that seaweed from his eye….go ahead! Great shots!
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I probably could have reached in and grabbed it off his face, but I would rather talk someone else into doing it so I can get shots of the ensuing fun. Maybe switch over to video for that. 🙂
Glad you liked these!
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How close were you. Long lens I hope!
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He was right in front of me. I’m sure he was happy to see me. 😀
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The clarity of your photo is uncanny!
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Hey thanks! 🙂
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How can you really tell what mood he is in?! 🙂
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Oh, it’s because of the umm, ah, well…I figure it’s always better to just assume he is in a good mood, makes me feel better about standing in front of him 😛 😀
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Love the golden irises!
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Good plan Judy, tell him he has nice eyes. 😀
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Fantastic shot Phil. Are you using a circular polarizer on these shots?
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Thanks very much I appreciate you looking and commenting. No polarizer or any type of special filter at all, these are pretty much right out of the camera.
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Impressive pics. Good for you that he was in a good mood.
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Thanks and yes, I always like to catch him early if possible before he gets annoyed about anything because that’s not good for anybody. 🙂
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Up close and personal.
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That’s how he likes it. 😀
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When this photo popped up on my screen, it took a moment to understand what I was seeing. Fierce-some!
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Well I really appreciate you checking them out and glad you liked the alligator photos!
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Oh my that’s close! Glad he was in a good mood 🙂
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I am glad as well he was in a good mood. When the big guy is unhappy that’s no good for anybody. 🙂
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I like both shots but the second one is my choice.
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I like that second one as well. 🙂 Thanks very much for commenting.
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For a minute there I couldn’t figure out what was going on. What sort of abstract was I looking at? Then I read it was a photo from you, Phil, and looking closer saw you were almost upon Mr. A’s nose! Tremendous shot! 🙂
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I guess I just may be getting known for taking a few alligator photos. But I can’t help it, they are just so darn cute! 🙂
Thanks for looking!
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Cute, Phil? As in Bulldogs are beautiful? Love it! 🙂
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Phil, I think you should have removed the grass from his face – it makes him look a lot less hostile. I’m sure he would not have minded.
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Well he was in a good mood but maybe not that good of a mood. He may have misunderstood my intentions if I reached over and took off that grass and an alligator misunderstanding is not really good for anybody. 🙂
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I guess that’s as friendly as an alligator gets! You lucky man!
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Yes Maggie, that probably is about it as far as friendly goes. But you gotta love that big smile right?! 😀
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Yowser!!!!!!!!! You are so close to him….what a great macro shots.
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It was not my intention at first to be that close but he insisted on coming over to greet me so I just went with it. 🙂
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Amazing photos Phil!!! really amazing!!!
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I really appreciate you looking and commenting and so glad you liked these alligator photos!
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I really love these shots.
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I’m very happy to hear that thank you very much. 🙂
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Those need framing for sure! I love him!
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Oh well you just gotta love the big ole guy, what a happy face! 😀
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He is just something else, Mr Gator … I wonder how he look when he´s not in the mood … 😉 Regardless which mood he is in, i don´t think that i want to meet him as close as you did … Maria 🙂
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I think it’s just better for me to assume he is in a great mood, much nicer for everybody. 🙂
Thank you Maria, I appreciate your comments!
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Very spooky pics, Phil. Great for Halloween season! 😯
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Fabulous pictures Phil. I really like these very much!
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all the same, I’d prefer to watch him from afar…AWESOME shots!
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