He is one of the bigger ones in this swamp, and likes this old ramp. I think it’s a good assumption this is the same Alligator I see sleeping here often.
He Never Gets Clean
If he cleaned himself up a bit I could be sure. Wearing a suit of algae and duck weed makes it much harder.
While out the other day I carried a second camera and a short lens.
I made a point of walking dikes and a dirt road along several marshes shooting only with ‘landscape’ gear. The photographs always give an entirely new perspective of the natural beauty there.
Marsh Scene
Taken from the opening of a small trunk. It’s always a good spot for the locals to hang.
I had just told two people all the locals (Alligators) were down the trail at the rookery. They were from out of town and had probably walked down the road from the the plantation looking for Alligators. The ‘Chicago Cubs’ sweat shirts gave them away.
Yet they no sooner moved off and…
Just Fives Minutes Ago… Alligator
he was a few steps away in the duck weed.
Just Fives Minutes Ago… Alligator
It’s too bad. This guy was certainly close enough to have been a highlight of their trip. A 5 footer (1.5 meter) is a nice size to see.
People who visit always want to see an Alligator. They are also completely amazed they are not behind a fence, or even bars, but simply sitting right there.
Just Fives Minutes Ago… Alligator
We usually tell them no one bothers them, and besides, they were here first.
note; we say these things very casually, like it’s no big deal. But ‘it’s really way cool!!!’ Only 5 years ago I was thinking the same thing.
One that should be viewed large. The reflections between Alligator and water are almost transparent.
Reflection On The Water, American Alligator
I published this because it’s actually a common photograph we capture. When the water is clear and the light soft it’s really impressive. But I don’t think I have done a dark B&W before.