The Race Is On!

An alligator and a black skimmer are neck and neck in a race across the marsh pond.

I think we all know the skimmer would easily win this contest, but sometimes it may be best to just let the alligator win one anyway.

22 thoughts on “The Race Is On!”

Gunta on July 4, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:

On the other hand it isn’t always smart to let the bully win ALL the time. 😮

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- Phil Lanoue on July 4, 2014 at 10:37 pm said:
  
  And you know how the alligators absolutely *have* to win everything.
  
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Andrew on July 4, 2014 at 10:08 pm said:

It’s just the camera angle. The alligator will win by a nose in a photo finish.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 4, 2014 at 10:36 pm said:
  
  That would be great because I put ten bucks across the board on the alligator.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on July 5, 2014 at 12:04 am said:

More great wildlife photography from the marsh.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:31 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Charlie, thank you.
  
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anotherday2paradise on July 5, 2014 at 12:52 am said:

Great capture, Phil. 🙂 My money is on the skimmer.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sylvia and yes it does look like that skimmer will prevail in the home stretch. 🙂
  
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Scott Marshall on July 5, 2014 at 5:05 am said:

Simply stunning – this is surely very marketable Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words Scott.
  
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foxleylady on July 5, 2014 at 5:58 am said:

Sometimes discretion is the better part of valour, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  As long as the skimmer doesn’t try to rub it in the alligator will be (mostly) OK coming in second. 🙂
  
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Sophie L. on July 5, 2014 at 6:24 am said:

Uncredible one !!!
Have a nice week end Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Sophie, I’m glad you like the photo!
  
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Linda on July 5, 2014 at 7:19 am said:

Beautiful shot!!! its amazing how they know how to not make waves, and just keep going with out interfering with each others territory…remarkable shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  Sometimes I think they are getting along so well because they don’t realize they are getting along so well. 🙂
  Nature can be funny and interesting.
  
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Pat on July 6, 2014 at 10:08 am said:

Incredible shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you Pat, I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing this racing pair!
  
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The Dancing Rider on July 6, 2014 at 3:37 pm said:

It looks close! But Mr. A is second I think. Of course, he was just loafing this time! 🙂 Skimmer is really pretty, as is Mr. A.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 6, 2014 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  Mr. A will likely come in a close second but it good to see him putting out the effort when normally he might be napping at this time. 🙂
  
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Lyle Krahn on July 8, 2014 at 1:18 am said:

It sounds like you got bought off!!! That really is a fantastic shot. The skimmer alone would be great but your timing is once again perfect.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 9, 2014 at 10:59 am said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind comments, thanks a bunch! One of my (sort of) signature style wildlife photos is what I refer to as gator/bird proximity shots. I look for such opportunities and try to picture scenes of them ‘together’.
  
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