by Nana to Seven Cutiepies
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August 8, 2006

Alligators - Huntington Beach State Park

April 11, 2009 08:52 PM EDT
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It was a beautiful day here in Myrtle Beach.  We had to flea bomb again and since you have to be out of the house for two hours we decided to go to Huntington Beach State Park.  You can go every day and see something new.  Today was no exception.  In this photo essay I'm sharing some alligator photos.  I didn't take my zoom lens, it was a last minute decision as we were driving down the highway to go to Huntington.  But these didn't turn out too bad.  Only the one where the alligator was pretty far out on a sand bar.

 Check out his teeth.

This next guy was out on a sand bar, pretty far away.  Not too good of a photo, sorry.

This one is mostly in the water keeping an eye on me.

These guys, except for the one out on the sandbar are about 30 feet away down a small rock and grass embankment. 

It's always exciting to see them.  I am hoping, now that Spring is here, maybe we'll see baby alligators soon.
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Comments: 43

Chris E. Apr 11, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
Those are some really great shots you got!
Leah Christensen Apr 11, 2009, 8:58pm EDT
Some great shots.
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Apr 11, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
Great shots of him! Don't get too close, they have pretty powerful jaws and can get huge
Elaine S. Apr 11, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
WOW Nana you got some Great shots

What a Wonderful sight to see.
Renee S. Apr 11, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
Good photos
Kat W. Apr 11, 2009, 9:19pm EDT
Wonderful photo essay and beautiful shots.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Apr 11, 2009, 9:20pm EDT
Nana, most of your essays are very enticing. I think I'll pass on this one, though! LOL
Lisa C. Apr 11, 2009, 9:28pm EDT
Great photos! I didn't realize that you had so many alligators in SC. Neat! We've had the babies here for awhile, they are so cute! I loved your photo essay!
Marianne R. Apr 11, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
Great shots! My mom says there's a small one in their pond behind the Murrels Inlet house. I'm hoping I get to see it when I'm there.

Also, if Tuesday ends up being really stormy, we can bump the cruise till Wednesday and I'll do the DMV stuff on Tues instead. But lets decide Monday evening once I get there since there are no good specials on Wednesday for the Cruise and I really liked the idea of the free slot tournament.
Marianne R. Apr 11, 2009, 9:33pm EDT
Sorry you're still having a flea problem. I hope the stuff you got for the cats not only kills fleas but also makes them unable to breed. That really helps with getting them out of your home.
Betty W. Apr 11, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
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Hope you have an awesome Easter!
Susan B. Apr 11, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Bravo! Thank you for posting your article in Theme Parks and Attractions I’ll be featuring it. :)
.* Sandi * Apr 11, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
Very Nice
Happy Easter
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Apr 11, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
Nice pictures NaNa.
Janet H. Apr 11, 2009, 10:11pm EDT
Those are some mighty big gators.
Marilyn M. Apr 11, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
Very nice essay and the photos were wonderful! Thank you for sharing. :)
phil w. Apr 11, 2009, 10:45pm EDT
Nana,
Great shots of the gators and park.
Linda T. Apr 11, 2009, 10:51pm EDT
Neat photo essay.
Jo N. Apr 12, 2009, 12:26am EDT
Nice photos!
M & M. Apr 12, 2009, 12:32am EDT
What a great collection of photo's. They came out wonderful.
Amy H. Apr 12, 2009, 2:35am EDT
Thanks for posting your content to the Group: We comment back
Digital Diva S. Apr 12, 2009, 8:06am EDT
Creepy things! When i see these guys I'm glad I live in the north.
fancy c. Apr 12, 2009, 8:20am EDT
WOW
Lucky Stars Apr 12, 2009, 10:19am EDT
Great shots, Nana.
How warm was it there?
I'm sooo wanting warm weather here.
I especially liked the one with just his eyes showing above the water.

Happy Easter!
Lucky Stars Apr 12, 2009, 10:20am EDT
Thanks for posting to By The Sea.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 12, 2009, 12:08pm EDT
Great pics!!
Marian L Apr 12, 2009, 2:40pm EDT
Great shots. Very creepy. I am sorry that you are still dealing with those nasty fleas.
debra g. Apr 12, 2009, 6:28pm EDT
Great pictures as much as we have been to the beach I have not gone to the park,we will go this summer and take the grandkids.
Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting to sparealine.gather.com
Lori Cee Apr 12, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
these are great photos! around the time you posted this, cam's aunt, who is visiting a friend in tennessee, emailed me pix of their trip to an alligator farm.
Janet "Jax" B. Apr 12, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
Great photo essay....but I don't know if I'd want to see babies....that means a mean old mom isn't too far behind....
Bundy P Apr 12, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
Yikes!
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Alison H. Apr 12, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
Until I read the caption, I was going to say YOU ARE WAY TOO CLOSE TO THESE PUPPIES,lol!
Alison H. Apr 12, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
Great captures of the reptilian beasts.
Heather L. Apr 12, 2009, 11:54pm EDT
Sounds like a nice day, love the gator photos. Sorry that you have fleas, my mom had a big problem with that last year.
Kay M. Apr 13, 2009, 3:51pm EDT
Wow. Lots of gators around there. Great shots!
Fran S. Apr 13, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
Yikes!! they look scary!!
Phyllis R. Apr 13, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
Some great photos Nana.....I am scared to death of alligators!!! LOL
Ginny W. Apr 14, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
Excellent!

A 10.
carolyn b. Apr 15, 2009, 1:32pm EDT
These are all great shots!!
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2009, 10:34am EDT
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. May 25, 2009, 6:54pm EDT

Hes a big guy
ashish j. Nov 7, 2009, 4:13am EST
absolutely superb
regina guthrey Nov 8, 2009, 11:53pm EST
Great pictures but i would not be around there long! I am scared to death of those things.

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