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. 🙂
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Love the framing in number one, Phil.
Thank you Steve, I actually moved over so that there would be that open space behind the bird.
Great shots again, Phil. Do you ever go home? 🙂 Have a great weekend. I’ll be in Costa Rica tomorrow.
Thanks Sylvia! I’m actually out at the swamp now. It’s dark but I can still see to type. 😀 Have fun in CR.
Beautiful photos of the Bald Eagle!
Thank you Sheila I appreciate that.
You got that eagle flying right at you! Great set again.
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.
I can not imagine anything more majestic that an eagle in flight…Wonderful photos.
There are an awesome sight for sure. Thanks Charlie.
Truly spectacular!!
Thanks a bunch! So glad you liked these!
What amazes me is how that wingspan makes it through those branches. Great shots as usual.
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.
Great shots and wonderful photo of the Eagle in flight.
Thank you Jan I really appreciate you looking.
very nice shots, I reblogged,
good day Phil 🙂
Thank you very much Jean-Paul and I appreciate the re-blog. 🙂
A reblogué ceci sur Blog by Jean-Paul and commented:
Dear Phil,
you are a great wildlife photographer.
Congratulations 🙂
That’s really great Jean-Paul! Thanks so much!
Great shots.
Thanks appreciate it.
Splendidi scatti caro Phil, sono bellissimi!!
Ciao, Pat
Grazie Pat! 😀
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!
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.
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.:):)
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. 🙂
The Eagle looked like he was coming for YOU !!!!
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. 😯 🙂
It was a great unflinching photo though!
Thanks I was glad I waited for the jump off!
So are we!!
Thanks! 😀
Awesome!!! Third one is simply super!!!
I greatly appreciate the kind words, thanks!
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.
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! 🙂
Gorgeous eagle shots. I love that first image, what a pose!
Thank you very much, he looked quite proud of himself standing there. 🙂
Wonderful photos Phil!
Thanks a million Adrian, very happy you liked these!
Double the fun! Absolutely stunning photos of the bald eagle!
Double the fun is exactly right! Gotta love the gator/eagle combo!
My favourites: 2nd eagle, and 2nd gator 🙂
Good choices, my two faves as well Paula. 😀
😀 cool!
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
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! 🙂
Beautiful! I just love the bald eagles. They are so majestic and distinguished looking. Awesome!
I appreciate your kind words and thanks so much for checking out these photos!
Fabulous shots of the eagle, Phil. Mr A looks really cool. 😎
Thank you Sylvia and yes indeed he is Mr. Cool for sure!! 😀
c’est magnifique (wonderful)