Good Friends?!
Two alligators enjoying a relaxing morning out on a little island in the marsh pond this morning.
I thought it was so cute that they were holding hands, uh I mean paws, uh I mean feet… uh whatever. 🙂
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.
Two alligators enjoying a relaxing morning out on a little island in the marsh pond this morning.
I thought it was so cute that they were holding hands, uh I mean paws, uh I mean feet… uh whatever. 🙂

Absolutely precious. I think that’s your cutest alligator shot yet! They almost look cuddly. 😯
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They do *almost* look cuddly! 🙂 It was funny because they only stayed like this for a couple minutes, then they both woke up and realized they were touching (Yikes) and went off into the water in separate directions.
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Sweet!
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Just a couple of buddies hanging out together. 🙂
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Totally unique, I think. At least I’ve not seen such affectionate gators before….well, pictures that is as we don’t see many in the swamps up here. 🙂 Sweet shot, Phil.
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I’m not entirely sure they realized they were being quite that affectionate. When they woke up they both quickly took off in opposite directions. 🙂
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Ah, so we are seeing the gator version of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”. . 🙂
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I believe so!
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They look like mirror images – cool shot
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They really set themselves up nicely, thanks.
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Love it. Fantastic photo Phil. And their smiley faces too. You could be going down a dangerous road here though encouraging people to rush up and hug gators because of your pix!
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So you don’t think it’s a good idea that I have been telling tourists lately that those are just fake rubber alligators and you can go out and squeeze their nose to find out? 🙂
Glad you liked this photo!
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Uno però ti guarda strano, forse hai disturbato la loro love story 😀
Ciao ciao, Pat
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Essi sembrano essere in amore! 🙂
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Did you ask them to strike that pose? It is an adorable (for gators) photo.
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Well I often talk to them and offer suggestions on what I would like to see them do but they rarely pay any attention to me.
Of course they are adorable. 🙂
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Ohh, denen möchte ich nicht begegnen. Tolles Foto.
LG Mathilda ☼
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Sie würden sie lieben! 🙂
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Most people don’t use the word “cute” when they talk about alligators! Thank you for spreading the word that alligators can be endearing!
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Oh they are plenty cute alright! Thanks Maleea!
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What a wonderful photo, it is always so much fun to watch old friends get together.
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Glad you enjoyed this alligator pic and it is nice to see them together.
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Daw! Love…ain’t it grand? 🙂
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Mating season should begin in a couple of weeks we will see how in love they are then. 🙂
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So cute Phil !!! 🙂
Have a nice week end
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Oh yes, they are plenty cute indeed! Thanks Sophie!
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Maybe sleep walking got them into this position.
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Could be, but when they woke up they ran in opposite directions.
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“Oh heck! She looked good when I’d had a skinful last night, but ……….!”
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Ha ha love it Maggie!
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I think they’d had a night out on the town Phil. Gator hangovers perhaps.
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That’s a good possibility, I myself have looked like that on a few Sunday mornings.
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Cute. Looks like a posed fiftieth wedding anniversary picture…and explains why they took off a moment later.
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Ha! It does look like a posed wedding anniversary photo! They left for the open bar maybe?
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Best friends! This is the sweetest photo. 🙂 It’s like they knew they had the perfect little piece of basking ground, with the complementary greenery in the backgroud. 🙂 They look really realaxed, and very cute.
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One thing about these guys, they sure know how to relax. Glad you enjoyed this friendly pair!
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Never thought I’d use the words “endearing” and “alligator” in the same sentence, but that they are. Really cool photo, Phil.
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I find myself using similar terms about them, it makes you stop and think for a minute but then you get used to it.
Thanks for checking these out!
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You’re welcome, and thanks for putting alligators on our radar as photogenic subjects (but don’t let Mr. A know we think he’s photogenic – it might go to his already enormous head).
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Oh his ego is as big as his nose. (Don’t tell him I said he has a big nose) 🙂
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Can you imagine him wearing a rubber clown nose fir Halloween?!
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He already has a built in look which would always be perfect for a scary Halloween costume but you are right, a clown outfit complete with big rubber nose should get him first prize at the costume contest! 🙂
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I LOVE THIS SHOT! What a hoot!!! Thanks for posting. May I use this photo as an object lesson image on “Why Can’t We Just Get Along?” for those people up in Congress? *sigh*…
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You would think that if these two can get along then anybody should be able to get along.
Glad you liked this friendly pair!
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Cute! If one can say such a thing about a ‘gator. 🙂
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I guess the overall scene is fairly cute, heh heh. 🙂 Thanks very much for looking and commenting Adrian!
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