Friday an alligator-shaped cloud. Today, the real thing. I am linking this to CAMERA CRITTERS. This is my first post to this meme and I hope it doesn't frighten anyone. Go click on the links -- most of the critters featured there are cuter!
Not all sightings are as good as the one above. Often they're like this one -- mostly submersed. (It's easy to think you're looking at a log or, sometimes, a piece of tire tread.) This picture can be enlarged to better see its eyes barely peeking out. I am kind of fascinated with these prehistoric-looking animals and not frightened of seeing them at all. They don't want to have much to do with people -- which is exactly the way it should be (and vice-versa). We see alligators pretty often, especially when we're on the boat.
Very impressive, and kind of scary :-)
Posted by: Inger-M | April 13, 2011 at 04:21 AM
Cool shots and catches!
Yeah, I wouldn't really want to have anything to do with them close range either ;)
Can you believe there are Allis in Kuwait?
I have not yet figured out, if that Alli-pond is natural or men made or what,... some of the Pro birders here have a permit to go there (me not,...)
Posted by: Nicole | April 12, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Cool photos, Sallie! I do not think I would want this critter in my backyard.
Posted by: Eileen | April 11, 2011 at 03:20 PM
great shot
Posted by: sm | April 10, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Wow. Great photos!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | April 10, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Gators surround you from both above and below.. don't dangle your toes in the water or high in the air.. a big ouch, awaits.
be well and happy, Sallie
Pam
Posted by: Pam | April 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Wow- thank goodness I don't have to worry about them in the Willamette!
Posted by: Mike B. | April 10, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Great sighting! Crocs and alligators also fascinate me.
Posted by: JM | April 10, 2011 at 07:48 AM
We lived in FL for 10 years and saw them often!
Posted by: Carolina Mts | April 10, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Great shot! Makes me happy I'm landlocked.
Posted by: Roan | April 10, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Charming critters, very pre historic. I'm glad they are in your back yard and not mine.
Posted by: diane | April 10, 2011 at 05:40 AM
Excellent!!! Ya, as you already know, south Texas has these too. Of course, I'd much rather see them at a distance...or better yet, thru photos. Great beginning to the Camera Critter meme participation!!
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Posted by: Hootin' Anni | April 10, 2011 at 03:11 AM
I am not sure how I would feel about seeing them. I guess that not having any in NZ (or crocodiles)I only get to hear of them when something bad happens so have grown up with hearing the worst - a bit like snakes, we don't have them either. Great photos.
Posted by: Marilyn | April 10, 2011 at 01:54 AM
They are really incredible, pretty laid back and enjoy being by themselves... i actually like them! Terrific shot :)
Posted by: Arti | April 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM
You saw your future in the clouds! :)
Their side profile always looks like a sneaky smile.
This guy/girl looks big.
I made the mistake of visiting an alligator farm years ago (in Florida) and there were so many big ones and baby ones crawling everywhere that it was creepy to me and I cringe ever since.
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Posted by: Carletta | April 09, 2011 at 10:00 PM
They are such interesting animals--I enjoy seeing them in the wilds!!
Posted by: Sondra | April 09, 2011 at 03:02 PM
I'm glad they don't want to have anything to do people. Maybe if I saw them more often I wouldn't be afraid of them, but they do scare me. I liked you cloud picture too. I think I prefer that form of alligator.
Posted by: Margot | April 09, 2011 at 02:38 PM
I love ugly cute
and this guy is ugly cute :)
Posted by: dianne | April 09, 2011 at 02:24 PM
These critters are ugly as sin, yet there is still something so fascinating to look at, isn't there? I've looked up the difference between gators and crocs, but can never remember what it is. But I have a story about a croc... my grandmother, who lived in Indonesia for over two decades once fell asleep on a beach and woke up with a crocodile "sleeping" right beside her. She lived to tell about it!
Posted by: Francisca | April 09, 2011 at 01:10 PM
He's smiling - maybe dreaming of dinner!
Posted by: Barb | April 09, 2011 at 12:52 PM
I'll stick with my squirrels. Nice pics.
Posted by: Michael | April 09, 2011 at 11:41 AM
A cracking good view,the first one is! We have no gators but crocks here, I hope to try my luck with one at the end of this month.
Posted by: Amila | April 09, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I agree with Ladie Fi. Actually I think he's grinning. Great shot, Sallie.
Posted by: Hazel | April 09, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I'm happy to have just lizards in my backyard !
Posted by: Annie | April 09, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Great pic! Why is it that alligators always look as if they are smiling?
Posted by: Lady Fi | April 09, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Oh yes, he is one ugly looking creatures. But fascinatingly prehistoric looking, as you say!
~ makes a change from the stunning birds and cute kittens ;)
Posted by: VioletSky | April 09, 2011 at 07:10 AM