Luangwa Valley, Zambia, Africa
Photo credit: Athena Alexander
Resting or Ready to Spring?
Jet Eliot
Travel and Wildlife Adventures
Luangwa Valley, Zambia, Africa
Photo credit: Athena Alexander
a former gymnast with a neverending case of wanderlust
Lives and writes at the foot of Pikes Peak
Nature, history, & culture in Bend & beyond
By Sandra Js Photography - Make the rest of your life the best of your life.
Enjoying Birds and Photos
An Arts-Filled, Tasty And Sometimes-Loopy Jaunt Through Life
Découvrir la France, sa faune et sa flore, ses magnifiques paysages et ses villes et villages de caractère
Expanding Fully in this moment, understanding ourselves deeply, finding happiness
A blog about nature, home, community, books, writing, the environment, food, and rural life.
Travel inspiration & tips to explore Strasbourg
A Photo Journal
days out with my camera.- the blogs continue.
When In Doubt, Go Big.
Flora and fauna in a North Carolina garden.
Capturing the beauty of God's creation through the lens of a camera
Sense of place, purpose, rejuvenation and joy
I come closest to succeeding by sharing.
Observing wildlife one moment at a time
New Zealand
Thattamma C.G Menon
My journey of life is in my late 20's with some handful experience. I'll share whatever is in my way of life.
spiritual enlightenment and self improvement
Riding in cars with dogs
Stories that began in the heart of the South African lowveld.
el lloc de les fotografies de francesc carbonell... & co!
A 4,500km trip around Tasmania in search of the Platypus and other Australian oddballs, November to December 2016
Come on and go with us
Poetry From the Heart!
The blog of Canadian author Cynthia Reyes
Capturing the wonders of nature and people through photography and acrylic painting
Beautiful Birds in the Native Habitat
Roaming, at home and abroad
All about self realisation, paranormal, dream interpretation and more
Connecting to nature through poetry and prose
What art offers is space...a certain breathing room for the spirit. — John Updike
Exploring the world with Curtis and Peggy Mekemson
Images and Incidentals
Recognizing & appreciating our oneness with Nature
Jet Eliot 
Ready to spring I would say, but they pretend to be resting 😀
I think you just summed up the crocodile perfectly, my friend — 😀 Thanks so much dotr.
Ready to spring… 😀 Like this capture!
You never know with these guys — thanks so much for your great comment, Amy. 😀
I would say just waiting for a snack to come by. Another great capture ( pun intended) from Athena. Fabulous reflection.
Your comment made me realize, Sue, that I’M always waiting for a snack to come by too. lol. Thanks so very much, and have a great weekend! 😀
I’d say sunbathing.
Soaking up that African sun, eh Everett? Thanks very much. 😀
It’s hard to tell from the photo. How big are these critters?
These are the Nile Crocodile species and the average length is 13-16 feet, weighing around 900 pounds. Big guys! Thanks for your comments and visits today Jim.
Lurking? I’d say ready to spring! Great picture.
They are always ready to spring, pc. Fortunately the rainforest you’re camping in doesn’t have these guys in it. 🙂
I wouldn’t assume they were resting!
Very smart attitude, Jan. You will probably live a full life with both legs. 🙂
What a fascinating thing it is to see these lighter-colored African reptiles compared to our Everglades alligators that are so dark, and nearly always hiding just under the surface of the water. Amazing shot!
I am reminded of your lovely recent post with the baby alligator just below the water’s surface. I enjoyed your comment and comparison, BJ, thank you so much. 😀
They look harmless… but you never know! Great shot of these reptiles. 🙂
That’s right, Iris, crocodiles are tricky creatures. Thanks so much for your visit! 😀
Such amazing creatures…..but definitely cunning:) Having a wonderful weekend. Janet.
They truly are both amazing and cunning. Thanks so much for your comment, Janet, they are always appreciated. You, too, have a great weekend. 😀
We saw lots of these in Luangwa too. Many were submerged in the river and covered by green leaves ready to snatch anything that came close. Our son was small then and we were watching him like hawks when he ran around at the lodge lawn bordering to the river. Thanks Jet for bringing back those memories with this awesome picture.
I don’t come across too many people who have been to Luangwa, how wonderful that you have, Tiny. Lots of elephants, hippos, and yes, crocodiles there. Really fun to hear about your adventure, and I appreciate your warm visit and comment. 😀
I remember we saw our first ever leopard there, and lots of lion cubs 🙂 Wonderful memories.
Funny, isn’t it, Tiny? We might forget where we put our keys, but we never forget where we saw our first leopard…. 😀
Yikes! I thought it was a lizard!!! They look quite harmless in the shot.
That’s their trick, they look quite harmless. 900 pound creature that will tear off your limb in a second. yikes is right. Really enjoyed your comment, Gunta; I’m smiling really big right now as I type. 😀 😀
Nicely done. At first glance, one seemed to be a reflection of the other. 🙂
Thanks so much, Frank — I’ll pass your kind message on to Athena. We were standing on the side of the Luangwa River. 😀
Entrancing photograph!
Thanks so much, dear Nan. I appreciate you taking time from your western road trip to comment on the crocodiles. 😀
😀 love the image and the reflection – it seems they have a good resting 🙂
Yes, they enjoy their rest there on the sand bars of the Luangwa River. Some of the locals fish in that river, but yikes, you wouldn’t catch me in there! 😀
I’m going to assume the photo belies the real scope of their ferocity. Either way, they’re a real treat to watch from a distance!
They certainly are a treat to observe, Jack — and you’re right…from a distance. Many thanks for your comment. 😀
Beautiful creatures!!
They are beautiful creatures. I love that scalloping they have on their tails. Thanks so much for all your visits Lucy. 🙂
I am thinking these guys are always ready to run should they spot an opportunity for something to chew on:)
Their stealthy ways are for tricking prey, so yes, they may look sleepy and lethargic, but they can open up those long jaws and pounce in a split second. Thanks so very much, Inger, for your visits and comments. 😀
waiting and ready….
Absolutely! Thanks so much, Gill. 😀