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A chip off the proverbial old block, a baby alligator sits astride its protective mother’s head.
Moments later, Mama rose up out of the water, a signal for my kayak and me to be gone. The entire day on the water was memorable but Mama Gator and her babies were what made it particularly special.
Mama Gator lifting up out of the water…“Scram!”
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 of Mama Gator and her baby.
Turner River, The Everglades, Florida, USA
February 3, 2009
Canon 50D, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS lens, shutter 1/320, f/7.1, exposure bias -0.67, aperture priority, focal length 370mm, ISO 400
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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Yes she definitely has her mother’s eyes! Fantastic capture Gina!:)
:-)) Yes, they do indeed bear quite a resemblance to each other. Thank you, Lynda!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
nice work!!! There’s an area in Savannah River national Wildlife preserve called the “nursary” and for good reason. It’s full of baby gators and mamas. great job!!! love it, instant fav
Bob, I’d so love to see the Savannah River NW Preserve. Will put that on my list of to do’s. Thanks for stopping by. I always appreciate your comments!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
WOW, amazing capture! The details, lighting, and composition are excellent! Cool reflections too!
Thank you, Terri. I appreciate your thoughtful comments about the image!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Love the expressions on the baby’s face, wonderful capture!
That little baby does have a rather sly expression on its face, doesn’t it? Thank you so much!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
great capture :) xxx
Denise, thank you very much!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Awwwww how cute….but a touch scary hey?? LOL! You’re more game than me!!!
:-)) Oh, Kathie, you’d do fine in a kayak near the gators. They really don’t want anything to do with you as long as one doesn’t come too close. Cheers!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Great title and a fantastic captures!
Thank you so much, Joni!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Awesome capture! You are really brave!
James, thank you but I’m not brave at all. :-))
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
What an amazing capture.
Bunny, thank you very, very much!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)
Excellent shot Gina
Thank you so very much!!!
– Gina Ruttle (Whalegeek)