congrats andy!! that picture is definitely one in a million. timing perfection!

Thanks wrwhite76, Mango, Ken, for your comments.

Mango Killah wrote:
You are brilliant. Congratulations. You are an inspiration to those of us who haven't yet reached your level.

Thank you. I'm just an average Joe who got lucky.

Andy

John Gangloff wrote:
Andy,
It was a post by Hanh that led me to your web site, and when I saw that image, I was absolutely stunned. That is a tremendous photo, at once violent and beautiful. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing some of what it takes to get that kind of shot.
John

Thanks so much, John. Always happy to share. That's what we're here for.

Andy

Wow! AWESOME shot. Congrats on the win and the publication.

Steve A wrote:
Andy you are a very talented photographer,the essence of what you do inspire me to be a better wildlife photographer.
I Love your ability to catpture that image that wow's you and you have so many, you passion, patience and determination have paid off for you.

When you work hard at it you're usually rewarded in a big way, NatGeo, every wildlife photographers dream is to be in that pulication, Congratulations buddy.

Steve

Hey Steve,
When I started wildlife photography, there were a handful of photographers that I looked up to and wished someday that I could be like them. The NG publication is great, but I still have many dreams to follow in my quest to be a true wildlife photographer. Thanks a bunch for the encouraging thoughts, my friend. I'll try even harder.

Andy

DannyG wrote:
Congrats.

Thanks, Danny.
Andy

Brenton Biggs wrote:
Wow amazing!!!!! Excellent Achievement!!!! I remember when you posted that shot here!!!!

Thanks Brenton, long time no see. How are you doing?

Andy

Paratima wrote:
Awesome shot, Andy! Enjoy your well-earned time at the top of the photo heap.

Thank you Paratima.
Andy

Super congrats! Truly a dream come true!

jdieken wrote:
WTG! Congrats!

-Deke

Thanks, Deke.
Andy

Dave Good wrote:
Congratulations on such a wonderful shot and on being chosen by N.G.!!!

Dave

Thanks much, Dave.
Andy

MS PHOTO wrote:
Great shot & Congratz
Paul

Thanks, Paul.
Andy

Nello Milanese wrote:
This is all cool & stuff but a cover on Dave's NG is worth so much more

I'd die for one of those.

rimland wrote:
congrats on the wonderful recognition
Thank you rimland.

highcontrast wrote:
Great image, very well deserved Andy!!
Thank you highcontrast.

Andy

Ha, I said to my wife after getting the latest NG, "hey, this guy is on Fred Miranda! I saw this photo in there about 3 weeks ago!"

Awesome, awesome!

mortyb wrote:
Congratulations on the absolutely fantastic achievement with an awesome photo!! Very well deserved!

Thank you, mortyb.

Andy

Congrats Andy!!
I just added Image Upload to your profile so you can continue to post these incredible photos!

big congrats here....

Keith Flood wrote:
Excellent! Congratulations, very well deserved and inspiration for all of us!

Thanks so much, Keith.
Andy

Congratulations on capturing in such an excellent manner, an amazing moment.

Did you have to crop heavily or were you really close?