A swampy waterway covered in algae is framed by a dense forest of trees

A swampy waterway covered in algae is framed by a dense forest of trees. A large alligator is partially submerged in the water. The scene is taken from the edge of the water, with the viewer looking across the waterway. The trees are tall and slender, with green leaves and some Spanish moss hanging from the branches. The waterway is shallow, with the bottom visible in places. The sunlight is filtered through the leaves, creating a dappled effect on the water. This location is Goose Creek, South Carolina.