Photo Hunt - Scary
A scary Halloween picture would have been an appropriate one this week, but since I had none, I've decided to post this...trust me...a very scary fellow! And no, I wasn't close when I took this shot. I was on a boat and he was on shore...maybe 30 yards away. I leave close encounters with alligators to Klaus!
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Yikes! That's about 30 yards closer than I would have been!! :)
Posted by: Brian | October 25, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Really scary! I would have run instead of thinking to take a picture. He looks as if he is looking forward to an appatizing meal! Just look at the colour of his mouth and his gleaming eyes. Brrrrrrr
Great shot!
Posted by: Carin | October 25, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Gees! Crikey! Too close for me!
Have a great weekend! :)
Posted by: Leslie of Kaleidoscope | October 25, 2008 at 04:08 AM
once I was taking in the raw beauty of Fisheating C(reek in Venus and just thinking (with my 3 little dogs) what a tranquil place, when all of a sudden a loud whack and a dead tree from the other side of the river bank was now face to face with me - zig zag up the incline as fast as I could go- Later I told a lady and she said that old guy has been in that spot forever..I bet...
Posted by: sandy | October 25, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Great capture June!! Definitely scary!
Posted by: Kerri | October 25, 2008 at 06:23 AM
I would be rather afraid of running into one these guys! What big sharp teeth s/he has!
Posted by: Jennie/Kahshe Cottager | October 25, 2008 at 08:51 AM
He seems to be thinking how good you look! :-) Kinda reminds me of the big, bad wolf, lol. Great shot!
Posted by: JC | October 25, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Better to use the zoom on your camera, hahahaha.
I have seen on TV that they can be very fast.
Posted by: dick | October 25, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Yikes! I've never seen one in person in the wild, and it would definitely scare me! Great shot.
Posted by: Annie | October 25, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Yikes! I mean seriously, even if you were 30 yards away.
Posted by: Alice Audrey | October 25, 2008 at 11:49 AM
It's scary how those critters just blend in!
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Posted by: Mrs. Mecomber | October 25, 2008 at 12:07 PM
That is too close for comfort
Posted by: SabineM | October 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Lots of alligator/Crocodiles this week!
Indeed scary! I like to see them locked up (for my own selfish reasons)
Posted by: Snap2days | October 25, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Not only scary, downright terrifying. Good choice. Happy weekend and thanks for visiting.
Posted by: jmb | October 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I agree they are great to see from afar! Happy weekend
Posted by: jams O'Donnell | October 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I have friends who are dedicated environmentalists who related a tragic story to me. They had a friend visiting from out of town who wanted to take her dog with her on a trip to Everglades National Park. My friends tried to talk her out of the idea, but she wouldn't budge. As they were walking down the Flamingo Trail, an alligator snatched the little dog and carried him away. Definitely a major traumatic event for his owner. Alligators are very quick when they need to be. There are quite a few crocodiles in Everglades National Park as well as in the Florida Power & Light reserve east of the Park.
Posted by: Jeff | October 25, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I'm with you on that... further away is better!
Posted by: msdedi | October 25, 2008 at 01:49 PM
30 yards away?!! A hundred yards would be too close for me ;O)
Just as well I live in the UK!
Posted by: Babs - beetle | October 25, 2008 at 02:10 PM
scary indeed.
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Posted by: JO | October 25, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Oh, that brings back memories. I grew up in FL and had several encounters with alligators. What a great picture!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Posted by: Rachel @ the science of music | October 25, 2008 at 02:30 PM
Oh yeah! That works for "scary" alright! Yeesh!
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Have a scary week!
Posted by: RJ | October 25, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Oh my! Scary! I'm glad you were in a boat far away. ;-)
Paz
Posted by: Paz | October 25, 2008 at 04:30 PM
sharp teeth, wouldn't want to near that
thanks for your visit
Posted by: 2lives | October 25, 2008 at 06:21 PM
wow, scary. great shot.
Posted by: that girl | October 25, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Wow! I can't even imagine being anywhere close enough to get a shot like this! Even 30 yards away would be too close for comfort for me. It made for a great photo though.
Posted by: Staci | October 25, 2008 at 07:02 PM