Afternoon Eagle Plus Bonus Alligator! | Phil Lanoue Photography

Afternoon Eagle Plus Bonus Alligator!

This afternoon we were about to leave when we spotted this bald eagle sitting in a pine tree at the side edge of the salt marsh. I stayed with him until he jumped off, left the tree, and flew back out across the marsh.

But…earlier in the morning…I saw this alligator gliding along very slowly in the swamp. It was a warm day today and there were a few alligators out and about including some babies! More on them tomorrow. 🙂

54 thoughts on “Afternoon Eagle Plus Bonus Alligator!”

Steve Gingold on November 22, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

Love the framing in number one, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 22, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you Steve, I actually moved over so that there would be that open space behind the bird.
  
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anotherday2paradise on November 22, 2013 at 8:59 pm said:

Great shots again, Phil. Do you ever go home? 🙂 Have a great weekend. I’ll be in Costa Rica tomorrow.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 22, 2013 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sylvia! I’m actually out at the swamp now. It’s dark but I can still see to type. 😀 Have fun in CR.
  
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Sheila on November 22, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:

Beautiful photos of the Bald Eagle!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sheila I appreciate that.
  
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Lyle Krahn on November 22, 2013 at 11:11 pm said:

You got that eagle flying right at you! Great set again.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks
  I waited out that eagle hoping he would jump off straight and not try to sneak out the back door as he did last week getting me only butt shots.
  
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seattlecharlie on November 22, 2013 at 11:57 pm said:

I can not imagine anything more majestic that an eagle in flight…Wonderful photos.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  There are an awesome sight for sure. Thanks Charlie.
  
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Clanmother on November 23, 2013 at 1:22 am said:

Truly spectacular!!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch! So glad you liked these!
  
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Gunta on November 23, 2013 at 1:41 am said:

What amazes me is how that wingspan makes it through those branches. Great shots as usual.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  I was happy he choose to jump off straight toward me rather then sneaking out the back door which would have got me a butt shot.
  
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janmasyn on November 23, 2013 at 3:10 am said:

Great shots and wonderful photo of the Eagle in flight.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jan I really appreciate you looking.
  
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Jean-Paul on November 23, 2013 at 4:27 am said:

very nice shots, I reblogged,
good day Phil 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Jean-Paul and I appreciate the re-blog. 🙂
  
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Jean-Paul on November 23, 2013 at 4:29 am said:

A reblogué ceci sur Blog by Jean-Paul and commented:
Dear Phil,
you are a great wildlife photographer.

Congratulations 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  That’s really great Jean-Paul! Thanks so much!
  
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rabirius on November 23, 2013 at 4:34 am said:

Great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks appreciate it.
  
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Patrizia M. on November 23, 2013 at 6:55 am said:

Splendidi scatti caro Phil, sono bellissimi!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat! 😀
  
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foxleylady on November 23, 2013 at 8:19 am said:

Learning something about photography from Lucy in my beloved Lake District this week, so now I understand what a great composition the first picture of the eagle in particular is! What beautiful light you get there, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  I moved over from where I was initially to take advantage of some natural framing Maggie, thank you for noticing.
  The sky was mostly overcast but we had some sun move in and out. Sometimes with eagles too much bright light is worse then cloudy conditions.
  
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Erv on November 23, 2013 at 8:26 am said:

Those are some awesome shots Phil!! I might ask you to send me one of those for a carving some day. I have not carved an Eagle yet.:):)

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the kind words Erv and anytime you wish to do an eagle carving select a photo and I’ll be happy to send it over to you. 🙂
  
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vastlycurious.com on November 23, 2013 at 11:54 am said:

The Eagle looked like he was coming for YOU !!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  I’m just as happy he took a hard right turn and headed back across the marsh. The sight of those skyhooks coming for me is not what I want to see. 😯 🙂
  
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  - vastlycurious.com on November 23, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:
    
    It was a great unflinching photo though!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on November 24, 2013 at 10:22 am said:
      
      Thanks I was glad I waited for the jump off!
      
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      - vastlycurious.com on November 24, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:
        
        So are we!!
        
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        Phil Lanoue on November 26, 2013 at 5:32 pm said:
        
        Thanks! 😀
        
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Rexlin Victor on November 23, 2013 at 12:36 pm said:

Awesome!!! Third one is simply super!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words, thanks!
  
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The Dancing Rider on November 23, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

He’s majestic! First photo looks like an arrangement (in terms of composition) that a painter might choose – it’s amazing you captured that! The second shot where he’s coming right at you – wow.

Love the alligators. They look calm, serene, and just nice and floaty.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Well I let the eagle do all the hard work, picking out a nice branch in a pleasant setting then all I have to see is show up and grab a few shots. 😀
  Alright!! Some love for the alligators!! Glad you like to see my swampy friends! 🙂
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on November 24, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:

Gorgeous eagle shots. I love that first image, what a pose!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, he looked quite proud of himself standing there. 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on November 24, 2013 at 6:18 pm said:

Wonderful photos Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 26, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Adrian, very happy you liked these!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on November 25, 2013 at 5:04 pm said:

Double the fun! Absolutely stunning photos of the bald eagle!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  Double the fun is exactly right! Gotta love the gator/eagle combo!
  
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Paula on November 26, 2013 at 11:03 am said:

My favourites: 2nd eagle, and 2nd gator 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on November 26, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Good choices, my two faves as well Paula. 😀
  
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  - Paula on November 26, 2013 at 5:36 pm said:
    
    😀 cool!
    
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niasunset on November 27, 2013 at 5:55 am said:

He says I am the king of the skies… and yes, down the trees there is another king but the king of the waters… Amazing photographs… Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  You are very right about that Nia! That is exactly what we have here! I am so glad you like seeing the photos of our friends in the marsh! 🙂
  
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Fergiemoto on November 27, 2013 at 6:07 pm said:

Beautiful! I just love the bald eagles. They are so majestic and distinguished looking. Awesome!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind words and thanks so much for checking out these photos!
  
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anotherday2paradise on November 28, 2013 at 11:25 pm said:

Fabulous shots of the eagle, Phil. Mr A looks really cool. 😎

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2013 at 12:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia and yes indeed he is Mr. Cool for sure!! 😀
  
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maya on December 31, 2013 at 6:47 am said:

c’est magnifique (wonderful)

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