BP 192/105, P186 by CavalierLady
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I'm walking along a nature trail very early in the morning just as the sea fog begins to lift. I'm half a mile in on this particular trail, with absolutely no other human being within sight or earshot when I come across this pond. On a path that comes right up to the water's edge, I spot these ~huge~ fellows and snap three shots. When the third one, the one in the water with just the eyes showing ... who is only fifteen feet away, btw!!!... looks right at me and starts swimming straight towards me, I immediately envision myself as a fat, juicy chicken leg and decide that there is no way in Hades that I'm going to finish this trail, and coming to the conclusion that discretion is the better part of valor, quickly high tail it back to the truck. It's one thing to see them on TV, in the zoo, or in a park, where there are very secure barriers between you and the alligator, but it's quite another thing to be in a huge 2200 acre wildlife reserve with nothing between you and your Maker but a few short tufts of grass and a few feet of muddy water! I can laugh now, but I'm sure my BP went plumb off the charts, hence the title of this image!
Thanks very kindly for stopping to have a look, and have a good weekend... Maria
Comments (34)
tom4texas
Geat photos. Good thing your bp did not have your camera shaking like a leaf on a tree. Alligators are impressive animals and these are some great photos of them.
IreneS
My blood pressure and pulse are about the same as the title, and I only read about your experience. I didn't live through what you did. Holy cow. But you sure got some great shots out of the deal. You're a lot braver than I am; then again, you're a far better photographer too.
Zorg1955
See you later alligator..........;-)I'm glad to see your picts so you're still in good health and back to us after that "crocodile meeting" . . . BRAVISSIMO for these picts ...........
Richardphotos
I would be running also Maria! with out doubt I am scared of gators. we have some around Dallas but I have not seen in person.you had nerve to take these
kansas
A bit too close for comfort in my opinion. You are a brave girl to take time to get these shots. Great shots, BTW.
LudyMelltSekher
{@}~Hello my dear friend, Very Beautiful Phography. Excellent!! Congratulations !! and... A million stars from me!!! hug and happy weekend. Luminous blesing. Ludy{@}~
Deagol
I've been enjoying every image that you have been doing :-) Great shots
stuart83
Well captured & presented, lucky you saw them, can't saw I would have run the other way, have a facination for wild life & to see just how close I can get withut a telefoto lense, thanks for sharing Stuart
DreamersWish
Well God is certainly watching over you my dear! I think I would be a freaking out if I had been there. My goodness what adventures you have had lately. I am glad that the one ally did not make an attempt for you. Lucky you to get such beautiful shots before your hasty retreat! Well done!
three_grrr
Wonderful shots you got before becoming lunch in that alligator's mind! I love the way set them up and presented them for us to see,
jocko500
I know how you feel . for I was out of the boat crabing one time and this big 15 footer came out of the water and was between me and the boat lol. Another boat came just then and the guy made a noise and the gator turn around and went back into the water along with 15 other gators I did not see. I got into the boat and left the crabbing stuff behind. I ask the man what the noise that made all those gators go into the water and after him. He say it was a mateing call. He took off in his boat and My friend and I took off in his boat and we went home with three dozen crabs. I never went back to that place. May now to take some photos.
MrsLubner
Thrilling shots. Teh only gators I've seen were in Florida when I took a tour of the springs out there. Fascinating. I have seen the damage they do when I lived in Texas but never saw one there in the flesh. Great shots!
sharky_
I'm always watching the animal channel and these guys can really charge at lightning speed. Glad you moved away in time and not be dinner for that crock. Be safe my friend. Incredible and brave shot. Aloha
Hendesse
Fantastic photos. Impressive and beautiful. Excellent presentation too!! :)
DennisReed
Run girl, run! ;) Awesome hiking buddies!
Littlejock
Superb composition. Excellent work
da_franze
very interessting and well done collage from this predator. great!
Raven78
Excellent shot! Great work, as always :)
Valerie-Ducom
OMG !!! So beautiful pictures on this impressiv animal and excellent composition and color !!! Fantastic collage :)
carlx
Awesome and fantastic captures!!! Great design, too!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic collage of images....!!! Excellent and very opportune shots.....!!!
elmurray
I'm glad you managed to get out in time, Maria! Three great captures. Bravo!
GiMi53
Lara-Shaeya
Beautiful series and great composition!!! Bravo! Lara
rainbows
Incredible shots, Maria. Truly, amazing captures.. You are so right, quite another thing to take shots when the creatures are safely contained. Always care for you first, please.. You are one brave lady, you would not have see my heels for DUST. I would have been totally terrified :-( Hugs for you, not the gators!! Diane.
gingerlou
Marvelous collage of these scary creature, way to go, Bravo!!
vaggabondd
Very Very nice
dcatwell
Wonderful images of these alligators in their natural habitat. Always smart to respect a creature in it's natural enviroment!
mps
I too like to see wildlife up close up but with a nice barrier between us as I would make a very easy dinner for them otherwise.
c7e2y8j4
I can imagine the croc was saying the samething. His/her blood pressure went up at seeing such a wonderful looking meal and he/she was also thinking that there was nothing but some grass and muddy water between him/her and you!! Terrific image and yes I am sure he/she wanted you to keep walking the trail..........lol