Phil Lanoue Photography
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.
“So Who Invited Him?!”
A while back one of our alligator pals suddenly surfaced and came gliding over to this surprised group of mixed egrets. I found it interesting and amusing that some of the birds left in a total panic, while others, especially the great egret in center, left, remained stoic throughout.
In reality, the gator just wanted to move over to another area and ended up paying no attention at all to the egrets.
The Noon Flight
The anhinga mid day flight arrived at the marsh yesterday afternoon right on time. He was able to get in some fishing, but not as much as he would have liked because several alligators (including this lurker) were already set up at the best spots.
A bird such as an anhinga that fishes by swimming very fast under the water has to be careful of what he might bump into out there!
He Looks Hungry
An alligator lunges up out of the salt marsh after some fish earlier this week. He seemed to be very focused on the evening’s seafood menu which was good news for some of the nearby birds!
“Can’t A Guy Get Any Sleep Around Here?!?”
Youngsters often need a little extra sleep and this juvenile brown pelican looks rather perturbed that I was interfering with his nap time!
Hard At Work
An osprey lifts off from the marsh pond after missing a fish on this attempt. Ospreys are hard workers though and this one will quickly be back circling the area in search of a meal.
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…
Saturday Night Sunset Cruise
An alligator feeding in the salt marsh this past weekend lunges up out of the water after some fish. The happy gator is lit by warm setting sunlight.
Side Salad
We currently have a lot of widgeon grass growing in the marsh pond and occasionally a bird such as this great blue heron can come up with a side order of green salad along with his fish dinner.
Phil Lanoue Photography 