Reptiles on Alex Gilliard Photography

Alligator Crossing Trail

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This was definitely a Jurassic Park moment! I saw the grass and brush swaying and heard crackling. Before I even saw the tip of his nose, I knew exactly what was about to emerge from the bushes. I quickly dropped to my stomach and fired away to capture him in the right position!

Gator at Sunrise

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Gator Crossing!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This image was shot pretty far out. I was honestly just trying to see what the gator had in its mouth, and to my surprise, it was another gator. I had heard they can be cannibalistic, but I had never witnessed it in person!

Gator Eye Close Up

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Gator, Eyes Wide Open

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Gator, hiding in the reeds

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Gator, missing something?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Green Anole

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

I remember shooting hummingbirds, and they come in waves. You’ll have 30-60 seconds of shooting, and then maybe 30-60 minutes of waiting for the next pass. During one of the lulls, I looked down and saw this guy looking up at me. They’re pretty common, but the detail and colors really make this image pop.

Male Gator, Looking for a Mate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

If only this photo had sound. A female was about 20 feet away, and he was trying to get her attention. I don’t think I had ever been this close to a gator this large.

Sun Soaked Gator

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Turtle Sunset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000