In Disguise

“In Disguise”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Satan disguises himself in many ways, but the bottom line—he is there to steal, kill, and destroy. He may make things around us seem normal and innocent when in reality they aren’t good and drag us in the wrong direction.

The duckweed in this swamp is disguising the alligator, just like Satan, the father of lies will dress himself in sheep’s clothing to look like one of us and bring deception. He will tear us apart in a second!

But, we know the Lord has already defeated Satan! Let’s ask the Lord to open our eyes and show us Himself. The Lord brings abundant life!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

Location: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina

Upon A Closer Look

"Upon A Closer Look" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography  

While I was at the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, I saw a billion baby alligators.  They were scattered along the bank of the pond.  Within a small radius, I counted about 15.  I wasn't really concerned with them, but I was scared of the huge alligator that was hanging around.  I made sure to know where he was and keep a safe distance! 

I got closer and closer to the baby alligators, and they did not move an inch.  They were enjoying basking in the sun.

Not until I got home and edited the photographs, did I notice their razor sharp teeth!  That bite would have hurt a lot.  I was a little too naive.

  

Location: Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Townsend, Georgia 

Face To "Face"

Face To "Face" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography  

I was visiting Daniel Island, South Carolina for the Family Circle Tennis Tournament. Of course, I wanted to photograph wildlife as much as I could. 

This particular morning my heart was set first on photographing the sunrise then wildlife.  The sunrise adventure wasn't so hot, but I found a trove of wildlife.

A local guy named Skip was riding his bike and saw me photographing at a swampy area.  He asked me if I saw the babies.  When I questioned him, he told me in the spring there usually were a lot of baby alligators.  He left and quickly came back.  He told me there was a "baby" alligator at the small pond.  I asked him if he would show me where it was.  

He told me the alligator had been there for a few years and that it was neat to watch him grow.  When we got there, the alligator was on the bank of the pond.  The alligator was probably six feet long.  

As a bonus, there was an egret!  That photo is for another day!    

Slowly I approached him, and he did not move.  I would take a few shots then move in closer.  Only towards the end did he lift his head.

This was one of my last shots.  I wanted to face him square on.  The photograph was with a 400 mm lens.  I had to only crop to straighten the photograph.  As I was in front of him, I wasn't overly concerned with lining up everything perfect!  

Maybe I was a little too close:)