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p.1 #1Snake Hunt
So I'm driving down the road past the wetland where the Kestrels have been hanging out to pick up lunch for my wife. I just get into the turn lane when a large dark shape crosses my windshield and lands in the grass field next to a hotel. I hit the brakes and put it in reverse only to see a semi bearing down on me 
I was able to back up enough to make the turn into the parking lot (and I had an accompanying loud horn going off as I parked, apologies to the truck driver
) Rolled down the window and grabbed the M4 with 70-200mm attached and this is what I saw.
#1
A perturbed looking young RTH parading around with his wings outstretched
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnakeresizemirandafinal.jpg
#2
Looked like he was definetely intent on something
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake4resizemirandafinal.jpg
#3
Bingo!!!!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake6resizemirandafinal.jpg
#4
This Gardener was putting on his best Cobra act but it was not convincing the Hawk
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake2resizemirandafinal.jpg
#5
MY Snake!!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake5resizemirandafinal.jpg
#6
My wifes lunch was a little late today
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake3resizemirandafinal.jpg
Exif Intact
Tom
I was able to back up enough to make the turn into the parking lot (and I had an accompanying loud horn going off as I parked, apologies to the truck driver
) Rolled down the window and grabbed the M4 with 70-200mm attached and this is what I saw.#1
A perturbed looking young RTH parading around with his wings outstretched
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnakeresizemirandafinal.jpg
#2
Looked like he was definetely intent on something
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake4resizemirandafinal.jpg
#3
Bingo!!!!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake6resizemirandafinal.jpg
#4
This Gardener was putting on his best Cobra act but it was not convincing the Hawk
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake2resizemirandafinal.jpg
#5
MY Snake!!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake5resizemirandafinal.jpg
#6
My wifes lunch was a little late today
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k154/cruentus_2006/second%20set/rthsnake3resizemirandafinal.jpg
Exif Intact
Tom
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:00 PM
p.1 #2Snake Hunt
6 great captures for you, one for the birdie. I especially like #1 and #3.
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:04 PM
p.1 #5Snake Hunt
Congratulations on these amazing captures!
The IQ is SUPERB!!!
The IQ is SUPERB!!!
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:19 PM
p.1 #7Snake Hunt
Well, Tom, it damn near was worth getting hit by the semi. That is one great series. Nice capture. The youngster has its supper. That is good. Just think only 20% of all redtails hatched live to be one year old. That first shot is spectacular and the ultimate look alike cobra shot is another great one.
Al
Al
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:28 PM
p.1 #8Snake Hunt
Excellent action series. One of my dream captures is a hawk with a snake. It's frustrating to see so many hawks while I'm driving around but rarely do I see one when I'm specifically looking for them. Very well done.
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:29 PM
p.1 #9Snake Hunt
AWESOME series....They say luck is when opportunity meets preparation. You had the opportunity and you were certainly prepared to nail the shots. Nicely done.
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:34 PM
p.1 #11Snake Hunt
What a great opportunity that fell from the sky for you! Excellent sequence Tom.
Aug 11, 2011 at 08:53 PM
p.1 #12Snake Hunt
A lot of what goes into a successful shooting depends greatly on opportunities and you made the most of yours, Tom.
You did an exceptional work capturing this amazing action sequence. Each shot is sharp, well exposed and with a very nice tonality
#4 is my pick.
Socrate
You did an exceptional work capturing this amazing action sequence. Each shot is sharp, well exposed and with a very nice tonality
#4 is my pick.Socrate
Aug 11, 2011 at 09:14 PM
p.1 #14Snake Hunt
They are all great but #4 stands out to me. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
Aug 11, 2011 at 09:18 PM
p.1 #15Snake Hunt
Awesome, that's on my list to get a raptor with a snake 
-Tim
-Tim
Aug 11, 2011 at 09:27 PM
p.1 #16Snake Hunt
AWESOME SERIES!! Actually made my heart rate increase. These are phenomenal. Thanks!
Aug 11, 2011 at 09:35 PM
p.1 #17Snake Hunt
OK now this is incredible!!! The first and 4th images say it all...
These are probably some of the best raptor shots I have ever seen...
Awesome work!!!
bruce
These are probably some of the best raptor shots I have ever seen...
Awesome work!!!
bruce
Aug 11, 2011 at 09:42 PM