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p.2 #1Snake Hunt
Outstanding series Tom, great job. 
I'd love to find myself in a similar situation, minus the semi of course. 
Mike
I'd love to find myself in a similar situation, minus the semi of course. Mike
Aug 12, 2011 at 04:27 AM
p.2 #2Snake Hunt
Great sequence of shots. The hawk is perfect and gotta love a garter snake trying to look fierce. Really enjoyed these!
Eric
Eric
Aug 12, 2011 at 04:32 AM
p.2 #3Snake Hunt
A super set Tom. Great catch for both of you. Well done ~ Ron
Aug 12, 2011 at 04:52 AM
p.2 #4Snake Hunt
Incredible Tom!! Awesome eye! What did I say about wizard a post or two ago?
Alan
Alan
Aug 12, 2011 at 07:29 AM
p.2 #7Snake Hunt
Nice Sequence! I love to see real life action like this. Awesome capture.
dave
dave
Aug 12, 2011 at 07:38 AM
p.2 #9Snake Hunt
I have pictures of snakes Tom but not with hawks attached to them 
Great story line and wonderful shots, I love it when they plop down on their prey in the death grip and stand there like nothing is going on while still on watch, great shooting and glad to hear the MKIV is back in your skilled hands my friend
Karl
Great story line and wonderful shots, I love it when they plop down on their prey in the death grip and stand there like nothing is going on while still on watch, great shooting and glad to hear the MKIV is back in your skilled hands my friend
Karl
Aug 12, 2011 at 08:40 AM
p.2 #10Snake Hunt
I love the series and I'm glad you managed to stop and get the shots.
Jeanette
Jeanette
Aug 12, 2011 at 09:03 AM
p.2 #11Snake Hunt
Those are simply amazing photos Tom. It pays to be ready (and take risks! 
). After seeing these photos your wife must have forgiven you for being late with lunch!
). After seeing these photos your wife must have forgiven you for being late with lunch!Aug 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM
p.2 #13Snake Hunt
Tom
Nice timing and execution my friend! Wow!! what a series of shots. My personal favs, 1 and 4!!
Mike
Nice timing and execution my friend! Wow!! what a series of shots. My personal favs, 1 and 4!!
Mike
Aug 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM
p.2 #14Snake Hunt
I still can't believe you were trying to steal that poor juvi's lunch!! 
Sometimes you just get lucky and sometimes you get lucky AND have the skills to take advantage of the situation that was just handed to you. You my friend are the latter. Way to capitolize on a chance opportunity!!! Wow, what an incredible series!!! The look of the hawk is priceless. He looks like King Kong strutting around like that
Way to go Tom, it looks like the mk4 came back with some good luck karma for all the days you were without it.
Tim
Sometimes you just get lucky and sometimes you get lucky AND have the skills to take advantage of the situation that was just handed to you. You my friend are the latter. Way to capitolize on a chance opportunity!!! Wow, what an incredible series!!! The look of the hawk is priceless. He looks like King Kong strutting around like that
Way to go Tom, it looks like the mk4 came back with some good luck karma for all the days you were without it. Tim
Aug 12, 2011 at 01:36 PM
p.2 #15Snake Hunt
Super series, Tom. Great story also.
The heart of the series is, of course, the young hawk grabbing the snake. But I also really like the first image of the red tail prancing with wings outstretched- it gave me a chuckle. Offered alone and without title or caption, it would be interesting to see what caption others might come up with. The possibilities are endless.
Charlie
The heart of the series is, of course, the young hawk grabbing the snake. But I also really like the first image of the red tail prancing with wings outstretched- it gave me a chuckle. Offered alone and without title or caption, it would be interesting to see what caption others might come up with. The possibilities are endless.
Charlie
Aug 12, 2011 at 01:47 PM
p.2 #18Snake Hunt
Yikes Tom! Be careful! You need a bumper sticker for your car that says "Stops suddenly for unexpected wildlife". This is a fantastic series. I love those first 2 RTH shots of him strutting around looking... I don't think that snake is too happy.
Great set.
Nancy
This is a fantastic series. I love those first 2 RTH shots of him strutting around looking... I don't think that snake is too happy.Great set.
Nancy
Aug 12, 2011 at 04:29 PM
p.2 #19Snake Hunt
Sweet shots and great story! Much props for getting the shot under such unexpected circumstances!!
Aug 12, 2011 at 04:33 PM