Mother Gator

© Kay E. Mahoney

Mother Gator

Uploaded: November 10, 2012

Description

This big Mother gator was crossing a path at Seminole Park. She has babies in another area. First time I've seen one crossing in this area. Other people were watching her.

Comments

Robert R. Goodman November 10, 2012

LOL!!Sure is a big lizard my friend.Excellent capture!!! #1497657

Barbara Waldoch November 10, 2012

She looks very imposing! Terrific capture, Kay! #10413368

Evy Johansen level-classic November 10, 2012

Wow... Awesome capture, Kay! #10413523

Avril Young November 10, 2012

oh my gosh I would run a mile ;) wonderful detailed capture, bet you did not get too near.. #10413598

Antonio Amen November 11, 2012

I would like to know if he change direction.....lolol. Nice catch #10413813

Tammy Espino November 11, 2012

I don't think I would get too close! Awesome capture! #10414835

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 12, 2012

Stay safe dear friend!!! She is one IMPOSING mamma, I definitely would be staying out of her way!!! <>< #10415666

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 14, 2012

Thank you everyone for your comments. I sure stayed back as she was crossing the path. #10418989

Steve J. Schoolcraft November 18, 2012

Nice shot... and scary. Good work. #10424521

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 21, 2012

Thank you Steve for your comment. It was really neat seeing her cross the path. #10427931

Gary Enloe November 30, 2012

Very cool capture Kay. I would love to live in a area where I could spot something like this #10442440

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 01, 2012

You are soooooooooooooooo brave, Kay. It looks like Mama is really on the move!! I am spooked just looking at this image.

It's a powerhouse!

-Laura :D #10445705

Ellen Hodges December 02, 2012

Wow Kay! Superb capture!!! #10446534

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 06, 2012

Thank you Gary, Laura and Ellen for your comments. #10453559

Rudi Reiner level-classic December 10, 2012

Excellent 'gator pic! #10459370

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 11, 2012

GREAT GATOR CAPTURE KAY. #10460356

Crystal Young December 16, 2012

What a lucky find! You're brave! Nice shot! #10466468

Patricia White December 16, 2012

Not sure if I would want to be in her way. Great capture but I agree very brave. #10466814

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 19, 2012

Thank you Rudi, Emile, Crystal and Patricia for your comments. #10471380

Linda S. Smith level-classic December 25, 2012

Definitely looks like Mamma was on a mission!!! She's really moving out! Looks like you were in the right place at the right time. Great capture Kay! #10478185

Summer A. Kozisek January 21, 2013

How exciting, great capture!! #10526962

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