The Stalker by Ann Van Breemen
A rather large wild Alligator hiding in a canal in the Everglades National Park, Florida, USA.
Canon EOS 40D. Canon EF 70-300mm IS lens.
American alligators are mostly found in the Southeastern United States, from Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia/North Carolina south to Everglades National Park in Florida and west to the southern tip of Texas. They are found in the U.S. states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma. Florida, Louisiana and Georgia currently have the largest population of alligators. Florida has an estimated population of 1 to 1.5 million while Louisiana has an estimated population of 1.5 to 2 million. With Georgia having the third largest population with an estimated 492,000.
Although primarily freshwater animals, alligators will occasionally venture into brackish water. Alligators live in wetlands and this is the vital habitat that holds the key to their continued long-term survival. Alligators depend on the wetlands, and in some ways the wetlands depend on them.(wikepedia)
Comments
Thank you very much Cee.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
Nice spotting Ann, stay back from the edge!
Thanks Jenny. Don’t worry, I wasn’t that close. I value my arms and legs.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
Wow he does look big! I think he is trying to camouflage himself with a weed or reed. Good capture I hope you stayed safe doing this!
Thank you very much. I stayed on the boardwalk where I was safe.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
Thank you Ray.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
An excellent capture! As long as he doesn’t capture me :O)
I played it very safe. Thank you Les.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
Well seen and captured!
That is to close for comfort…..great shot !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Yool. It wasn’t so close. I used a long lens.:)
– Ann Van Breemen
Great capture!
Hi Ann so nice to see you here!! What a perfect close-up and so well presented!
I wish you Happy New Year and all the best!!
Nicki