Trust but Verify
by Dick Hudson
Title
Trust but Verify
Artist
Dick Hudson
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A large heron stands confident in a shallow pool at Gatorland near Kissimmee, Florida. This is not a composite image. The gators and birds have a sense of respect for each other. These birds nest in the aviary next to the gators. It is a great arrangement, with the birds receiving the benefit of protection by the gators, who enjoy an unexpected snack of a snake or raccoon that foolishly decides to enter the area. The alligators here are fed by staff, but the same are relationship between the birds and gators is true at natural aviary.
Some advice, use a zoom lens, or the gators might seek out even larger prey.
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October 8th, 2016
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Comments (22)
Kay Brewer
Yikes! Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Waterfowl in the Southern US contest! l/f
Ralph Klein
Congratulations on your feature in the Group "Photographers from around the world" Now you can participate in the discussion. Every day we look for the image of the day. You can find it under the discussion picture of the day. Then you stand with your picture directly on the start of our group.
Priscilla Burgers
Wonderful capture, Dick! A favorite! Congratulations on being chosen Showcased artist of the Week in WFS Group!
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Priscilla. My grandchildren all love Gatorland. It is a nice respite from the big theme parks.
Sharon Duguay
Congrats on being Showcased Artist in WFS Dick ,surprising how the heron seems unafraid L/F
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you. The heron is safe. Nature makes strange bedfellows. One day I will post an image of a Crane surfing on the back of a huge gator.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fabulous capture, Dick! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery SHOWCASED ARIST feature! L/F
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your Showcased Artist Feature! Love the colors, the composition, and the textures..... as well as the informative story! L&F
Randy Rosenberger
A big congratulations to you for being chosen as our 'SHOWCASED ARTIST' of the week for the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Your art works are very indicative of a professional, and it is a true honor to "showcase" your art pieces for this week in this new venue we are providing for our members. Thanks for your awesome submissions, and it is an honor to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists within the WFS group. Special thanks and congratulations from your administrator, Randy "Elvis" Rosenberger
Dick Hudson replied:
What a wonderful compliment, Randy. I am proud to be a member of your quality group.
Lois Bryan
Very, very cool capture, Dick ... beautiful clarity and detail and color as well. love the title. There's a management saying we used to use back in the day, which frankly holds true for life in general that you reminded me of. Inspect what you expect. Again, great, great photography!!! l/f
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Lois. My favorite old saying is: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I can't believe that I actually said that to people.
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE this striking art on the homepage of the FAA Group No Place Like Home, 10/11/2016! Don't forget to post it in the Features Discussion thread for posterity!
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