I’m Hooked On Photography…And Alligators Are Scary

February 26, 2009 in photos with 10 Comments

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I don’t own a camera…unless the one on my mobile phone counts. And I’m pretty sure it doesn’t.

However, my friend, Jonathan Chick, of Clarus Photography let me borrow one of his Monday as he broke in a new one.

(edit: The camera is a Canon EOS 20D)

Together we trekked down south to the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia. Battling the pre-dawn cold and armed only with a turkey sandwich, granola trail mix, a nectarine, and two cameras we put out in a canoe and explored the swamp. Here’s a few of my favorite photos from the excursion.

Those photos of alligators were taken from very close proximity. In fact, one of the gators could have easily snacked on me if it had chosen to be grumpy. It hissed angrily at our passing. It was thrilling.

You can buy me a camera for my birthday coming up in April. I’m hooked.

About Russ Hutto: Russ & his wife, Lydia, live and work in the beautiful Golden Isles region of SE Georgia. You'll find him designing in print for WYIM Publications during the week. He is also the Creative Director of HPP Publishing which includes song development, catalog management, and the development of songwriter relations and publishing. On the weekends, he's usually volunteering in the Worship Ministry at St. Simons Community Church or traveling to help smaller churches with Worship Ministry Development.

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10 Responses to “I’m Hooked On Photography…And Alligators Are Scary”

darla Frantz February 26, 2009 at 8:07 am #

these pics are totally awesome!! and I agree Alligators are scary..sooo how close did you get to them brave one? :roll:

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Erika Michelle February 26, 2009 at 8:15 am #

Awesome Pictures, Russ!! What kind of camera are you using? I am in the market for a Nikon D60!

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Russ Hutto February 26, 2009 at 8:33 am #

@Darla: Thanks! The closest was about 4 feet. Drifting by the floating grass where it was sunning. He hissed! My heart raced!

@Erika: Thanks! I’m using a friend’s camera. It’s a Canon EOS 20D.

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Cee February 26, 2009 at 6:03 pm #

Thanks for sharing these pictures Russ. It is lovely to see some of where you come from – yes like a breath of fresh air as you commented on my blog once.

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope to see some more pics on your blog as it will be great to see more of where you live.

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Russ Hutto February 26, 2009 at 6:46 pm #

@Cee: thanks for the kind words. I think I may have found a new hobby for sure.

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David (@dg4G) February 27, 2009 at 4:37 am #

And such a lovely day for it too; the light is beautiful. And the alligators look peaceful…so deceptive, just like their crocodile relatives that we have !

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Russ Hutto February 27, 2009 at 6:20 am #

@David: indeed it was. I’m still sunburned from Monday. It was pretty cold that morning, so I didn’t even think to take sunblock. But word to the wise: if you’re going to be outdoors and on water for any length of time use sunblock.

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Louise March 9, 2009 at 4:14 am #

Like third row down first pic and fifth row down second pic. Nicely done. Always good for that good old right brain when we exercise it in new ways. ENJOY!

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Russ Hutto March 9, 2009 at 4:37 am #

Thanks Louise!

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