My Favorites – Young Alligator


My Favorites - Young Alligator

This beautiful pattern of brown gold and cream will fade over the years to the grayish brown of adulthood.

American Alligator View Species info in a new window


11 Responses to “My Favorites – Young Alligator”

  1. Great photo. As I become older, I find myself looking more and more at patterns. They are everywhere if you look for them. Animals, trees, plants, clouds, etc.

    I have spent the day, just photographing patterns. No pattern, no picture.

    Have a great day,
    Troy

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  2. I never realized alligators had that much detail! This is really the first time I’ve ever looked closely. Really is beautiful in a cold kind of way.

  3. Klaus ~ your photos very stop amazing me, Ergets ~ OMG! superb shot, Manatee ~ although I spend many days at the Jersey ocean, our water temps are too cold for these magificent creatures. I am hoping next time I’m in Florida to see one.
    The gator ~ a great photo but not one of my favorite creatures.

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  4. Klaus, once again your photos are beautiful. The clarity in this aligator is wonderful. I love the info you put with the fighting birds.. Susan (bird rehaber I work with) has a nasty scratch and bruise on her leg that I noticed yesterday.. When I asked how she got it she said.. from a Nasty raven.. I know the injured bird she is speaking of.. she was trying to move it to another pen and it bid her..and wouldn’t let go..These birds can be vicious.

    As for a vacation.. I think I could use one of those too.. don’t know that I have earned it yet … lol… but I would really enjoy it..( wink) Have a wonderful week.. and if I have time I may post some pics for next weeks clueless saturday… thanks Klaus

  5. June MonsterID Icon June UNITED STATES says:

    Are these still his baby teeth? :-) Great shot!

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  6. It amazes me how you get so many great shots! I wouldn’t care to find myself face to face with this guy.

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  7. Anonybird MonsterID Icon Anonybird AUSTRALIA says:

    Brilliant shot! His teeth look well rounded compared to crocs :)

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  8. Lilli MonsterID Icon Lilli UNITED STATES says:

    Wow that is one fabulous shot

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  9. Tom MonsterID Icon Tom UNITED KINGDOM says:

    I’ve heard the saying.. “Never Smile at A Crocodile” I was wondering if that goes for a gator to.. ;o)

    Great capture

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  10. TR MonsterID Icon TR BRAZIL says:

    What rich detail. I love the patterns.

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  11. Klaus: What great detail on this predator.

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