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A protective mama alligator with a baby on her head is signaling to NOT come any closer. Photographed from a kayak in a marsh area of the Everglades National Park’s Turner River near Everglades City, Florida, USA.
Mother alligators shepherd their babies carefully. One alligator I saw had seven tiny alligator youngsters on her body or limbs!
A full body image of Mama Alligator…look closely at Mama’s back behind the baby on her head and you will see another baby sitting on her back looking in the opposite direction!
Another view at mother and her baby keeping a watchful eye on passersby.
One more look at Mama and her baby
Turner River, The Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
February 3, 2009.
Photographed with a Canon 50D, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS lens, shutter 1/1000, f 7.1, exposure bias -0.67, aperture priority exposure, focal length 235mm, ISO 400.
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It is my sincere wish that visitors to my portfolio experience the beauty and wonder of nature. Moreover my hope is that my photographs will inspire viewers to be proactive toward the protection of wildlife and its habitat, those efforts ultimately making a far better world for all beings.
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wow.. outstanding and beautiful capture!. I really love this pair so much!!! a winner all the way..
WOW.Great capture.
Brillance! Great close-up! Love your work!:):)
fantastic capture
Congratulations on being featured in Florida the Sunshine State
Too cool Whalegeek! Love it…this is a superb shot in the wild! Did not see one alligator on my last Glades trip.
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No kidding! No gators??? Hey, I checked out your art on RedBubble. Nice images. I’m drooling over the roseate spoonbill and white ibis photo. Keep up the great work.
What a fantasitc shot! Excellent!
Ilene, thank you for your comments about Mama Gator and her baby. She was quite a captivating subject. I had not realized that alligators would be so protective of their youngsters before spending some time amongst them. Appreciatively, Whalegeek
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Excellent capture, wonderful find and timing.
Rosalie, your words are appreciated. I see you hail from Cape Coral, land of so many captivating images. Wish I had more time to spend photographing in your area! Whalegeek
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
excellent
Thank you ever so much, LudaNayvelt. Whalegeek
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)