Mr Alley Gator
by Marvin Spates
Title
Mr Alley Gator
Artist
Marvin Spates
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Alligators!!! Not to many place that you can go in Florida that has water and not see them!! I normally don't take photos of them anymore!! I grew up fishing on fresh water lakes most of my life, and I have been around them a lot. For the most part keep your hands and feet in the boat at all times and you will be ok. Don't feed them, don't mess with them and they will leave you alone. For the most part they are more afraid of you, and will flee to the safety of deep water. This little 6ft. alligator was gone in a flash, as soon as I took this photo!!! For a short run of 8 feet I don't think a man could out run them!!!!! I have seen some that were 12 to 13 feet in length, with a weight of over 400 pounds!!! No matter the size, they are all very fast on land and in the water!!! Don't mess with them and they will not mess with you!!! I call this photo "Mr. Alley Gator"
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February 3rd, 2016
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Marvin Spates
Yes Silvia this little alligator is great and powerful!!! Some day he will get to be very big and extremely powerful!!
Susan Esbensen
Incredible colors and textures in this outstanding capture Marvin! A cautionary tale of a description, well said!
Karen Slagle
Awesome gator portrait, Marvin. Your words could apply to our rattlesnakes, except for the size. f/l
Meg Shearer
Yikes. I guess you get sort of used to them though, as you said. Wonderful shot Marvin. I love the light. L/F!
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