Two Patient Hunters

Earlier this week, an alligator slowly floats through the reflection of a snowy egret fishing in the background. The snowy is there waiting and hoping the gator will send some fleeing fish in his direction…

26 thoughts on “Two Patient Hunters”

Deb W. Trotter on May 21, 2014 at 4:10 pm said:

I love this photo for what it shows . . . and what it doesn’t. Nice!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Deb, and good point, I like your interpretation!
  
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Sophie L. on May 21, 2014 at 4:15 pm said:

Wow wonderful pic Phil, amazing !!!!!
Have a nice day

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Sophie!
  
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Patrizia M. on May 21, 2014 at 4:20 pm said:

Che foto stupenda Phil, veramente eccezionale!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat! 🙂
  
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Jane Lurie on May 21, 2014 at 5:11 pm said:

Clever shot, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2014 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking and commenting Jane.
  
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grasberry on May 21, 2014 at 8:15 pm said:

Super shot, Phil! Looks like the gator activity is picking up! I will be down at the park this weekend for memorial day, will ya’ll be there?

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- Phil Lanoue on May 21, 2014 at 8:22 pm said:
  
  Hey Gareth, good hearing from you and thanks for checking out this gator pic!
  Yes they have been getting more active lately, but oddly, not too much bird action.
  We will be around this weekend and look forward to seeing you.
  
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Lyle Krahn on May 21, 2014 at 11:43 pm said:

Your timing is perfect. Loved it. Poor gator is thinking these reflections don’t taste like anything.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  The gator is skunked again! No chicken, fish only.
  
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Gunta on May 22, 2014 at 12:48 am said:

Quite the amazing composition here.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed this shot!
  
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foxleylady on May 22, 2014 at 5:18 am said:

This is such a clever, unusual shot, Phil! I love the detail!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  I try hard to present the unusual when I can. Thank you for recognizing that Maggie!
  
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vastlycurious.com on May 22, 2014 at 7:20 am said:

Such a clear image ! Bravo Phil !

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words, thanks!
  
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Linda V. on May 22, 2014 at 10:42 am said:

Great image!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  Hey Thanks!
  
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anotherday2paradise on May 22, 2014 at 3:13 pm said:

What an incredible image, Phil. I’m speechless. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words Sylvia, thanks!
  
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The Dancing Rider on May 22, 2014 at 5:33 pm said:

Ah, we see both without actually “seeing” Mr. Snowy! GREAT photo. That water is like glass — likely to be disturbed really fast when a snack is spotted! Mr. A’s texture is really front and center against the smooth water. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Our alligator pal is ready and poised for action! If he sees something, he GOES for it!
  Glad you enjoyed this photo!
  
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MHinGA on May 22, 2014 at 7:01 pm said:

Exquisite photo! Just when I think you will never be able to top my new favorite photo you blow me away with a picture like this… Thanks.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 23, 2014 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  Well I appreciate your kind comments tremendously, thank you!
  
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