The Good Life
by Bill Chambers
Title
The Good Life
Artist
Bill Chambers
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Photograph - Photography
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I found this beauty in a hidden little pocket off the Wakulla River in northwest Florida. A healthy looking younger alligator, about six feet in length, with a sleek and shiny skin was perched on a very large downed cypress tree. I love gators. They are basically living dinosaurs who have evolved perfectly to their environment. They also play a very important role in the swamps and wetlands where they live. Please respect them, and never feed them. Keep them safe.
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August 7th, 2020
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Jim Cook
Being that this is a young one at 6ft, its a bit disconcerting to think of what size a full grown adult must be. L,F
Bill Chambers replied:
I very seldom see one larger than 13' or so, and a 13 footer is NOT just twice the size of a 6.5 footer; they are not only longer but also much larger around. However, as long as they haven't been habituated to humans they will still choose to exit the scene quickly if approached. That said, it is not wise to approach one during breeding season as they can become rather territorial during that time. The largest one I've ever seen was around 16', and it dwarfed a 13 footer. That was the only time I've ever felt nervous around a gator, and I was over 30 feet away from it. It was like looking at a dinosaur!
Beatriz Portela
Congratulations your image is featured on the homepage of FLORIDA - ART OF THE SUNSHINE STATE!
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L. Thank you for participating in the group. Please add the photo to the 2020 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.”
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