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Lake Apopka, Florida. Friday morning
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Aug 20, 2022 12:48:57   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm pretty sure he has a dead reed trailing from his mouth. And thank you, I'm glad it wasn't me, also! I do have the lens for it, but these guys were pretty close, most of these shots were dialed back to 400mm from the max 500mm. And we stayed in the truck because some of them were approaching the bank and the truck maybe twenty feet away from us. I was starting to think about how far we could go on Gator bitten tires! Very bold and active compared to what I'm used to seeing in the swamp.
I'm pretty sure he has a dead reed trailing from h... (show quote)


an unforgettable day in the truck with the gators up close!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:11:05   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Stephan G wrote:
When you retired from the area, did you do an inventory, just in case? How about 'Gator nibble bites on the shoes?

Great shots!



Thanks! I did get out of the truck momentarily for a bird photo...yeah, I know, a stink'in bird photo! So yeah, I had to take inventory before we went on with the drive!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:18:16   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
jimvanells wrote:
That's a lot of gators in one shot! No swimming signs I hope.


No, there weren't any "NO Swimming" signs. But there is always a Gator or two around so they serve the same purpose! Yeah, I'm thinking the reason they were so riled up was so many in one small area. But the question remains, why so many in one small area!!?? It's a mystery to me.

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Aug 20, 2022 13:19:10   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
jdub82 wrote:



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Aug 20, 2022 13:21:28   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Paul Best. wrote:
Hi Chief, Nice photos! Reminds me of the old swimming pond at our farm. No alligators, just a lot of water moccasins.


Thanks, Paul! I think I would rather swim with the Gators!...Maybe

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Aug 20, 2022 13:23:39   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Paul Best. wrote:
Oops! posted twice.


That's OK, I get paid by the response!!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:30:01   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Vince68 wrote:
Neat set Chief. Looks like that Lake is loaded with gators.


Thanks, Vince! I knew there were a lot of Gators. What surprised me was how many BIG Gators there were!!!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:32:15   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Great Gators!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:42:30   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
merrytexan wrote:
an unforgettable day in the truck with the gators up close!


Yes, It was! I'm not likely to forget it anytime soon!

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Aug 20, 2022 13:45:38   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
phlash46 wrote:
Great Gators!


Thanks, phlash.

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Aug 20, 2022 15:37:30   #
bugz198585 Loc: South Dakota, EX Long Islander NY, Florida,
 
Nice gator shots

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Aug 20, 2022 16:20:26   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Lots of gators there! Excellent set Keith especially enjoyed the last one.

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Aug 20, 2022 17:24:28   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
bugz198585 wrote:
Nice gator shots


Thanks, Bugz! I'm glad you liked them.

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Aug 20, 2022 17:33:13   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Sylvias wrote:
Lots of gators there! Excellent set Keith especially enjoyed the last one.


Thank you, Sylvia! I'm glad you liked them! Yeah, not exactly sure how that last one happened. One commentor pointed out what I was already thinking...That splash doesn't look like a Gator splash, but I have no idea what else it could have been. A GIANT Gator, maybe! But a great splash, never-the-less!

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Aug 20, 2022 17:40:25   #
reguli Loc: Uruguay
 
Retired CPO wrote:
No birds!! Early in the morning and in the shade, but still worth posting, I think.
I hope you like!


Very good shots. I assume you had a very long telephoto lens to shoot this intimidating scene.

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