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Arif Ertan Ersoy
{K:24460} 7/12/2008
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ready to attack!!!!
nice shot my friend!
regards,
rif
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Riny Koopman
{K:58036} 7/12/2008
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They are harmless but extremely dangerous looking with a false reputation of using their tails ..good stuff Stan!
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41275} 7/12/2008
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Certainly looks ferocious Stan. lovely skin patterns!
Joggie
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:14468} 7/12/2008
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Great capture Stan! Have a great weekend my friend!
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Dave Stacey
{K:115221} 7/12/2008
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Nice one, Stan! Looks like he was ready to go!
Dave.
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Emanuela Guarnieri
{K:342} 7/12/2008
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Don't wanna be U taking this picture.... :) But the result is really great!!
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Yes Arif, when I almost stepped on him he became quite disturbed. They are very defensive so I took a couple of quick shots and left him alone.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Riny, they bite and venom are actually poison. Had a friend bit in leg that was hospitalized for a week and still has dead skin around the bite area on his leg. I lost a dog to one several years ago. If you are bitten and can stay calm and have help nearby it is not as bad as being in a remote area. The anti venom is usually necessary if the bite punctures the skin and gets in the blood stream. I respect them and let them have their space.
Be well, Stan
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Hussam AL_ Khoder
{K:59793} 7/12/2008
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Beautifully done.
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Thanks Joggie, I was able to make the head shot picture usable to view. Thanks for the comment.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Thanks Mitra, I am setting floor tile today and am taking a quick brake for my old back. You have a great weekend as well.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Hi Dave, he was ready to go but I left before we could rumble. I have had a lot of rattler experiences over the years but remain upright and free. Got bit in my fishing waders one day but the fangs did not penetrate. Sure got my attention. The snake was over 4 foot long which is big for a Timber Rattlesnake. Was about as round as a pop can. I was a little shaken on that one.
Be well, Stan
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:14468} 7/12/2008
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:) Take care my good friend!
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Thanks Emanuela for the comment. I was surprisingly calm during the encounter. They always have my respect. Not afraid, just respectful.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/12/2008
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Thanks Hussam, I appreciate the kind comment!
Be well, Stan
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Len Webster
{K:21620} 7/12/2008
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Phew! That's great - but it sends a shudder through me!
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/13/2008
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Stan,
That's the ticket "Big Boy"!
Not sure how much help I have ever been, but you have the eye ol' friend...
It's an honor and a privilege to have worked with you my brother!
This 1 belongs in National Geographic, indeed... ;)
It's the stuff! Nuff said!
Well done and all of my "Love" goes out to You and Yours!
Martin
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/13/2008
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Stan,
Would you please send me an e-mail of this "Wonderful" capture in a full file size for my personal collection...
Marty
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/13/2008
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Thanks Len, it surprised me too!
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/13/2008
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Thanks Marty, a capture can be worth a lot of words.
These amazing creatures stir so many feelings from people. I guess the Adam and Eve thing give the snake a lot of fear and loathing. I have lived in snake country most of my life and am fascinated at their adaptive colors and different MO's. How's project Jack doing? Family sends love back and keep well. Your friend, Stan.
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/13/2008
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Marty, I will download and email this morning. Thanks for the kind words and help on this one. I was not sure about reposting it but your encouragement got me to put it up.
Be well, Stan
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Ania Blazejewska
{K:12583} 7/13/2008
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great capture Stan!
Impressive snake!
Congrats,
ania
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/13/2008
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Ania, you should have seen the big brother. this time of year they blend into the grass very well. There pattern really does a good job for camo. This one was about 1 meter long. Not big but he got my attention.Be well my dear and have a good day,Stan
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Stan Ciszek
{K:29429} 7/13/2008
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O yes...It is great shot Stan.
Congratulations,my friend.
All the best...
Stan C.
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/15/2008
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Stan,
Well this 1 is the stuff. That is why I encourage it, because it's the right settings for this shot.
Thank you for my copy and all of your love my friend,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/15/2008
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Stan,
Well this 1 is the stuff. That is why I encourage it, because it's the right settings for this shot.
Thank you for my copy and all of your love my friend,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/15/2008
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Stan,
Well this 1 is the stuff. That is why I encourage it, because it's the right settings for this shot.
Thank you for my copy and all of your love my friend,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/15/2008
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Stan,
Well this 1 is the stuff. That is why I encourage it, because it's the right settings for this shot.
Thank you for my copy and all of your love my friend,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:23822} 7/15/2008
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Stan,
Sorry for sending 4 copies of the same message, but it kept telling me the site didn't work. So I kept sending it... hehehe
I see others have had the same problem as of late. I'm still not getting e-mails on comments made, so I guess that they are have some tech problems with the site...
Marty
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Laurie J. Herndon
{K:3976} 7/18/2008
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Stan,
Shame on anyone for critique'ing this badly...Obviously these kind of shots are very spontaneous and everyone should know you take what you get! It's a wonderful image(and as I am a herpetologist, I should know a good rattlesnake shot when I see one!) LOVE IT...GREAT JOB my friend! Watch out where you walk next time though!
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Stan Hill
{K:10028} 7/18/2008
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Hi Laurie, Have missed seeing you out there. Thanks for the great comment and seeing my ornery little friend in a positive light. I seem to have my share where I live at, but they are great mousers.
Be well, Stan
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