Alligators As Art?

Earlier this week I was watching and photographing this alligator sloshing about the water while feeding in the salt marsh.

Although I got some of the standard shots of the big guy blasting around after fish and slowly stalking his prey at times, I also got a few shots that I thought may possibly show a more artistic side of our gator pal.

Looking almost straight down with the alligator beneath me, I got these photos which I feel displays a different sort of viewpoint then I typically present.

Are they artistic? Well, I’m not sure about that, the viewers can decide for themselves how the feel about and interpret these images.

I also realize I’m going out on a limb here by inviting people to consider how they might ‘feel’ about an alligator photo. 🙂

30 thoughts on “Alligators As Art?”

Meta on June 6, 2015 at 1:23 pm said:

I think they are artistic. Interesting to see his mouth almost under water in the middle picture. Took me a while to figure out what it was.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 6, 2015 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  I thought it was a somewhat different view they we normally see, thanks for looking.
  
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PJ Taylor on June 6, 2015 at 1:44 pm said:

Amazing!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:16 am said:
  
  Thanks glad you liked them!
  
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Unconfirmed Bachelorette on June 6, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:

They’re gorgeous.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:16 am said:
  
  I appreciate that thank you!
  
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Victor Rakmil on June 6, 2015 at 6:47 pm said:

Tells a story. Great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:17 am said:
  
  I thought they were something a little different. I’m happy you enjoyed the shots.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on June 6, 2015 at 8:11 pm said:

Great shots, a little scary though

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:17 am said:
  
  Thanks but he’s just a big baby. 😀
  
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Vicky on June 6, 2015 at 11:42 pm said:

He does have an interesting texture and the angle is uncommon. But Mr. Phil, I am so glad that you are photographing him and not me! I’ll stick to the birds and landscapes! They are much safer!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Oh he’s a pussycat. 🙂 Thanks for looking Vicky!
  
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  - Vicky on June 10, 2015 at 8:18 pm said:
    
    I don’t know about that Mr. Phil unless you are the “alligator whisperer”. Check out the email that I sent you yesterday of the Canon camera that was grabbed during an evening photoshoot. The Extreme Sandisk card survived but the Canon and wide angle lens did not! They recovered it 9 months later.
    
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Gunta on June 6, 2015 at 11:52 pm said:

Nicely surreal.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Thanks for checking them out.
  
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Lyle Krahn on June 7, 2015 at 8:50 am said:

I quite like the different perspective. Makes me feel hungry:)

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:20 am said:
  
  I thought it might be a somewhat different view and interestingly and oddly, I’m hungry too. 🙂
  
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dinajohnston on June 7, 2015 at 9:25 pm said:

All are really great!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2015 at 11:21 am said:
  
  I’m glad you liked them thank you!
  
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naturesnippets on June 8, 2015 at 1:37 pm said:

They definitely hold the viewer’s attention. Enjoyed!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  You gotta love the gators! 😀
  
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Pat on June 8, 2015 at 7:23 pm said:

YOu caught some great action.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  They are always fun to watch especially when they are up to something. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on June 9, 2015 at 4:02 pm said:

Really different images, Phil. Yes, I think they’re very artistic. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  This art deal could be a whole new career path for me. What do you think? 🙂
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on June 27, 2015 at 1:18 am said:
    
    Go for it, Phil, but when you’ve made your millions, please don’t forget who gave you the idea. 😀
    
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foxleylady on June 10, 2015 at 9:28 am said:

I do like these! Different and yes, artistic. A photogenic alligator!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  Oooo “photogenic”! I will have to tell him you said that. He will love it!
  
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Girl Gone Expat on June 10, 2015 at 10:56 pm said:

A great shot! I especially loved the first one, I could definitely have it on my wall, and per definition that means its art my world:)

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Ok now see that is great to hear! Thanks so much! Best comment I have received in a long time. 😀
  
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