Brazos Bend State Park Gators

[Maestro]

Being this close to American alligators reminded me of the three years I lived in Louisiana and all the time I visited my grandparents in Sulphur, LA.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator4-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator6.jpg

I even spotted some babies. Momma was right next to them and one always hears to never mess with babies with momma around but momma knew we meant no harm. She never moved.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Winter%20Spring%202010/AmericanAlligator9.jpg

Great time!

[Harryb]

Good captures Stephen. I like the claw capture. :thumb