Mathematical silhouettes slither submerged,
(click to enlarge)
concealing cold calculus.
Silent, strategizing,
rate over distance, and time, always time.
Crocodile minds synchronized,
as they patiently wait to kill.
Even huge elephants know,
to give this tactician wide berth!
Cheers to you from the formidable and ecologically important, African Crocodiles~
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I always admired the way they slid down into the river when we were passing in a river boat. 🙂 –Curt
Yes, a sight one likes to see, from a LARGE boat! 😉
Wow!! Awesome photos Cindy!! I would give them a very wide berth!!
Yep, I did not want to get to know up close and personal!
What a beauty!!! I am glad that I am not near the water with them through 😉
No way, you should see how cautious the Impala are when they come down to the river to drink!
Amazing prehistoric creatures Cindy. Over here they are a protected species as they were being hunted to extinction in the early 1900’s. Now they have recovered so fast they are almost in plague proportions up north. Because they are top of the food chain…
Do you remember this post I did? https://pommepal.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/jumping-crocs/
I do remember this post! Jumping Crocagators is enough to give me indigestion! Salt water crocs in particular can be very aggressive! Great photos you got of these incredible creatures~
They can also run very fast over short distances…
And they can move so freakin’ fast! Fabulous photos! 🙂
They can and they are quite aggressive to boot!
What extraordinary photos of an amazing place. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Thank you more for the kind appreciation~ <3
you’re brilliant!
I wish…… <3
Very scary indeed.I love the first shot – the crocodile version of the sharks fin…yikes!
Spooky creature. I can’t even imagine encountering one in the water……
Excellent pictures Cindy, the ones of the Crocodiles are great, that first picture was beautifully captured by the photographer, it says a lot about the creature, stealth and calculating.
Ian
Well thank you. I did like it and I have another I took of the same gator with less zoom with the thatched roof place we were staying in the back. It has a spooky effect with the gator just this little pencil in the very still river. I meant to include it, but actually forgot which is annoying.
Excellent!
Thanks & much appreciated!
I’d have checked the Like button, Cindy, but who can really “like” crocodiles?!? Watch out, Ellies!
Yes, laughing! I can relate to this dilemma completely! 😉
We have bears, cougar and gardner snakes in western WA. That’s enough for me. Thank you for sharing with us. Amazing.
Yes, I have issues with rattlesnakes. I can’t even imagine running into a croc in the backyard!
Love the abstract quality of the top shot.
Very much appreciate you noticing and commenting!
Great shots and definitely sinister.
“Click to enlarge” – No thanks, the crocks are quite big enough, Ta.
http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/scared/scared0016.gif
Chuckling…..what would I do without comments and icons from you Graham. I would lose laughter. Not good…….
Thank you.
I heard a rumour that there is a suggestion box somewhere about what people would like to do because of the comments/icons. I’m not looking into it. 😀
Catchy title and analogy, Cindy. That first picture is brilliant.
Awwww, thanks for noticing Lynne. I am still thinking about your train trip post. Remarkable!
Danger lurks in the Complex field of life…
Yes indeed. Great to hear from you and hope all is well with you my friend~
Wonderful photos, Cindy, and a suspenseful tale too! 🙂
Thanks ma’ deah & Happy Friday!
Ew! However, an exotic ew, not including the elephants.
Yes, eeeeeeewwwwww is acceptable!! Happy Friday Resa~ 😉
Yes… Friday, but in my current world there is no Friday, Saturday or Sunday. 3 weeks left to go & then I will have those days back in my life. SIGH!
Oh dear! Sounds intense and demanding, but hopefully you’re enjoying it. Your doing costume design for a Canadian show right?
I’m always amazed at the sites I find when I visit Cindy. Wow, they are menancing looking. My love a swimming would take a holiday on this holiday, eeeek!
Yes, river swimming in South Africa may not be on your bucket list!
Partecipi al film ? send your video?
I don’t have a video. Sorry. It sounds like an awesome project!
Oh! these are quite terrifying…. !!
Yes, crocodiles are just that!
schöne Aufnahmen und sie sehen so harmlos aus, liebe Cindy, wünsche schönen Samstag, Klaus
Sie sehen harmlos beim Schlafen! Wenn sie wach sind sie sind beangstigend! 😉
glaube ich
<3
Amazing clicks.. Amazing……Always loved your blog.
And I love yours! <3
Thank you so much! <3
Beautiful Pictures, thank you very much Cindy….💗💗💗
Thank you for the appreciation!
🙂 💗 🙂 💗 🙂
For me crocodiles are somewhat scary…
…but I really like your elephants.
Greet photos!
Yes, elephants are much more approachable!
Hi Cindy…Fantastic Photography—Thanks for sharing with us! Wishing you days of Gentle winds—Soft curves and Wonder…Phil
Awwwwww, visa versa 2 U X 2! <3
liebe Grüße, Klaus
<3 <3
danke dir
Your photos grab me and yet, your way with words fascinates me. You use such great combinations, Cindy!
I feel just the same about you Robin. Cheers & thanks my friend~
liebe Cindy, schöne Woche, Klaus
Schone Woche mein Freund!
danke
It sounds like those elephants are a lot smarter than some tourists in Australia’s Top End who seem to go swimming in water holes despite signs warning about the croc’s. Most of the are certainly no Steve Irwin or Crocodile Dundee!
Wow, that kinda boggles the mind. Hard to imagine why they would do this!
Surely they are related to sharks. They have the same look in their eye.
They do don’t they!
I do think you can see the killer in the eyes. *Shiver*
I like them. It is a tough life being a short-legged reptile. I wouldn’t make friends with them though 🙂 Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs!
Thank you for liking the crocodile! He needs a friend!
Those gators are smooth in the way that they navigate. Eh?
And – those eles need to get movin’ a little faste.
Run eles, run!
I think the ellies could whoop the croc but they probably don’t want to get bit. Smart ellies and smart croc!
Starlight, star bright first star I see tonight….. Congratulations, I have nominated your blog for the Starlight Award. Click this link for the details: https://rebirthoflisa.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/starlight-award/
Awwww, so kind of you and so appreciated too! Thank you~
You are very welcome
Ha ! Cold crocodilian calculus ‘n’ reptilian ‘rithmatic, Cuz. Dem ellies aced math fo’ sure !!! 🙂
I bet there isn’t even one poem ‘en ’em! 😉
OMG amazing stuff Cindy. You are blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you more for your kind appreciation!
Do any of us have any idea of just where the balance is
Hmmmmm……I don’t~
Crocodiles are truly mesmerizing animals… Great to see this wonderful gallery, dear Cindy.
All my best wishes! Aquileana :star:
They are fascinating and primordial creatures aren’t they!
Absolutely!!!! … Have a joyful weekend, dear Cindy! Aquileana 😀
Thank you Cindy for visiting my blog.
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