Good Mood?…Maybe…

Yesterday afternoon our good pal Mr. A seemed to be in a good mood when he came floating over to my side of the marsh pond to say hello.

I of course can’t tell for sure, but I do wonder what he’s thinking…

41 thoughts on “Good Mood?…Maybe…”

Mary Mejia on July 23, 2014 at 7:07 pm said:

Dinner!
Love your photos, Phil – another excellent one!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 8:59 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Mary! So glad to know you like the photos!
  
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Victor Rakmil on July 23, 2014 at 7:08 pm said:

Amazing photograph!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 7:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Kind of hard to judge his mood though. 🙂
  
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Pat on July 23, 2014 at 7:18 pm said:

Awesome!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 7:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for looking and commenting!
  
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MHinGA on July 23, 2014 at 7:46 pm said:

Spectacular photo of Mr. A! I love the play on textures.
What are the two knob like things in his reflection at the front of his mouth?

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing our alligator friend!
  I think those are reflections of his nostrils, which are extending a bit out and over from his actual nose. 🙂
  
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babsje on July 23, 2014 at 9:01 pm said:

He’s thinking, of course, “I wonder if Phil tastes like chicken?”

Great, intensely-focused photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  I don’t think he wants to gnaw on me, I’m too gristly and chewy. 🙂
  
  Thanks for checking out our gator friend!
  
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  - babsje on July 23, 2014 at 9:22 pm said:
    
    🙂 You’re welcome, always a pleasure.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:47 am said:
      
      🙂
      
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      - Lyle Krahn on July 24, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
        
        I’m still chuckling over the chicken comment. Not to worry Phil, the reason the gator has those big teeth is to deal with a little chewy
        
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        Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 5:37 pm said:
        
        The part that always worries me is how they feel compelled to go into a ‘death roll’ whenever they latch into something good sized. I strongly suspect I would find being on the receiving end of that most unpleasant.
        Anyway, the last laugh is on him. He was feeding at the edge of the marsh later and I saw him catch something that appeared to turn out to be a stick. So he can just chew on that. Ha!
        And yes I have pics!
        
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Sreejith Nair on July 23, 2014 at 9:15 pm said:

This is one pretty interesting angle… Mr.A looks like a super submarine 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 9:18 pm said:
  
  Hey that’s a good description! Super Submarine! I think we have his new nickname, thanks! 🙂
  
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SKEdaddle on July 24, 2014 at 12:36 am said:

Amazing image! I agree with Mary, I think he looks like he’s in a good mood because he just found dinner. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:48 am said:
  
  He was recently dining on some fish so a full belly would indeed put our boy in a good mood. 🙂
  Glad you enjoyed the photo!
  
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roughseasinthemed on July 24, 2014 at 2:04 am said:

Phil, that is a fantastic angle. Just an unbelievable photo. He looks almost disembodied. Something out of a sci-fi film for sure.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing our gator friend. When the water is like that I always hope an alligator will come gliding in and I purposely try to capture scenes like this.
  
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Gunta on July 24, 2014 at 2:19 am said:

He probably wanted to ask if he had any spinach stuck in his teeth. 😮

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:51 am said:
  
  Well he always does want to look good for pictures so that’s entirely possible. 🙂
  
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niasunset on July 24, 2014 at 2:52 am said:

He thinks, “Does Nia Love Me?” 🙂 amazing shot. Than k you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:51 am said:
  
  You should come visit him, he would love to see you! 🙂
  
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  - niasunset on July 26, 2014 at 1:28 am said:
    
    Oh… maybe! But I love him in your photographs 🙂 seems so lovely and friendly!
    
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Linda on July 24, 2014 at 7:03 am said:

What a photo! He doesn’t look real….Great shot, amazing shot!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:52 am said:
  
  He is likely impressed with himself and stopped briefly to allow me to capture his portrait in a flattering setting.
  Funny guy.
  Thanks, glad you liked the shot!
  
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Dina on July 24, 2014 at 7:53 am said:

Bravo, Phil! Take a bow! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:54 am said:
  
  I’m usually too busy swatting at mosquitoes to bow, but I truly appreciate the kind words! 🙂
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  
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  - Dina on July 24, 2014 at 4:05 pm said:
    
    😃 I’m quite familiar with the mosquitos myself, I’m afraid ….
    Take care!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
      
      I’m a mosquito magnet, and now there is some crazy new disease they are bringing to our area that we have to worry about. Yikes!
      
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Edna on July 24, 2014 at 8:50 am said:

Mr. A: “Hey You! Come here you…”
Phil, give him a big pat on the head for us, will ya’?!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 9:55 am said:
  
  I would love to give him a pat on the head and maybe a nice little scritch between the ears, kitty style.
  But where are his ears?!? 🙂
  
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foxleylady on July 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm said:

That’s a very striking picture, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Well thanks a bunch Maggie, glad you liked seeing the big guy!
  
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edithlevyphotography on July 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm said:

WOW amazing image Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words Edith, thanks much!
  
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Rolling Harbour on July 24, 2014 at 6:39 pm said:

Superb pic – and weirdly disconcerting! RH

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- Phil Lanoue on July 24, 2014 at 10:35 pm said:
  
  Oh he excels at looking disconcerting.
  Thanks for looking!
  
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The Dancing Rider on July 25, 2014 at 9:33 am said:

Yes, I think he might be in a good mood! Get a load of those eyes….. glad his good mood didn’t include rushing out at you.

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Judy on July 25, 2014 at 11:14 am said:

Good mood? Can’t count on it!! Sometimes I think they enjoy messing with humans with that lazy golden stare!

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