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p.4 #1Snake Hunt
mike717 wrote:
Outstanding series Tom, great job.
I'd love to find myself in a similar situation, minus the semi of course. 
Mike
Thanks Mike, yeah definetely do it minus the BIG truck
Tom
Outstanding series Tom, great job.
I'd love to find myself in a similar situation, minus the semi of course. Mike
Thanks Mike, yeah definetely do it minus the BIG truck
Tom
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:13 PM
p.4 #2Snake Hunt
eyelaser wrote:
Great sequence of shots. The hawk is perfect and gotta love a garter snake trying to look fierce. Really enjoyed these!
Eric
@ Eric
Tom
Great sequence of shots. The hawk is perfect and gotta love a garter snake trying to look fierce. Really enjoyed these!
Eric
@ EricTom
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:14 PM
p.4 #3Snake Hunt
surfnron wrote:
A super set Tom. Great catch for both of you. Well done ~ Ron
Thank you my friend
Tom
A super set Tom. Great catch for both of you. Well done ~ Ron
Thank you my friend
Tom
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:14 PM
p.4 #4Snake Hunt
baby tooth wrote:
Incredible Tom!! Awesome eye! What did I say about wizard a post or two ago?
Alan
@ Alan
Tom
Incredible Tom!! Awesome eye! What did I say about wizard a post or two ago?
Alan
@ AlanTom
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:16 PM
p.4 #5Snake Hunt
timgriffin wrote:
Great action shots - very well exposed and sharp too!
Hi Tim, thanks for the look and kind comment
Tom
Great action shots - very well exposed and sharp too!
Hi Tim, thanks for the look and kind comment
Tom
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:16 PM
p.4 #6Snake Hunt
Really, really nice. Great work seizing the opportunity, and wonderful captures of the action.
Aug 13, 2011 at 04:20 PM
p.4 #7Snake Hunt
Wow Tom, you were not kdding about the great opportunity.Thanks for the good time today, even if the shooting was not up to snuff, I am sure I will get them. These images are exceptionally sharp nice tones. Bruce
Aug 13, 2011 at 05:05 PM
p.4 #8Snake Hunt
Md11av8r wrote:
Awesome shots Tom! Congratulations.
Thanks
Tom
Awesome shots Tom! Congratulations.
Thanks
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:25 AM
p.4 #9Snake Hunt
5stringz wrote:
Nice Sequence! I love to see real life action like this. Awesome capture.
dave
Appreciate you stopping by for a peek Dave, thanks man!!
Tom
Nice Sequence! I love to see real life action like this. Awesome capture.
dave
Appreciate you stopping by for a peek Dave, thanks man!!
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:26 AM
p.4 #10Snake Hunt
Rob Tillyer wrote:
Cool story, great shots.
Rob
Hey Rob! Thank you Sir
Tom
Cool story, great shots.
Rob
Hey Rob! Thank you Sir
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:26 AM
p.4 #11Snake Hunt
Karl Witt wrote:
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
Thanks bruther
M4 seems in good order and I'm relieved to have it back
Tom
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
Thanks bruther
M4 seems in good order and I'm relieved to have it back
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:27 AM
p.4 #12Snake Hunt
jkermani wrote:
I love the series and I'm glad you managed to stop and get the shots.
Jeanette
Not the smoothest of landings for me Jeanette But a great landing for the Hawk 
Thanks and I'm really glad you enjoyed these
Tom
I love the series and I'm glad you managed to stop and get the shots.
Jeanette
Not the smoothest of landings for me Jeanette
But a great landing for the Hawk Thanks and I'm really glad you enjoyed these
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:28 AM
p.4 #13Snake Hunt
Enriquepb wrote:
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!
@ Enrique
Tom
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! @ EnriqueTom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:29 AM
p.4 #14Snake Hunt
pkelly251 wrote:
Great captures. What a wonderful series.
Thanks very much!!
Tom
Great captures. What a wonderful series.
Thanks very much!!
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:29 AM
p.4 #15Snake Hunt
genefixer wrote:
Tom
Nice timing and execution my friend! Wow!! what a series of shots. My personal favs, 1 and 4!!
Mike
Thanks kindly for the picks buddy
Tom
Tom
Nice timing and execution my friend! Wow!! what a series of shots. My personal favs, 1 and 4!!
Mike
Thanks kindly for the picks buddy
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:30 AM
p.4 #16Snake Hunt
Tim Kuhn wrote:
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
No way I was getting near his prize
Thanks Tim, I checked my bill and Canon didn't charge me for the karma
Tom
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
No way I was getting near his prize Thanks Tim, I checked my bill and Canon didn't charge me for the karma
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:32 AM
p.4 #17Snake Hunt
Charlie Shugart wrote:
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
Hi Charlie, thank you buddy
I have several of him strutting about like that and yeah it would make for some fun to caption them
Tom
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
Hi Charlie, thank you buddy
I have several of him strutting about like that and yeah it would make for some fun to caption them
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:33 AM
p.4 #18Snake Hunt
HOWARD KEARLEY wrote:
These are great
Howard
Your complimnet is great my friend, thanks
Tom
These are great
Howard
Your complimnet is great my friend, thanks
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:33 AM
p.4 #19Snake Hunt
Haifisch M3 wrote:
killer series Tom
Hai
Thanks a ton for the compliment Hai, much appreciated
Tom
killer series Tom
Hai
Thanks a ton for the compliment Hai, much appreciated
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:34 AM
p.4 #20Snake Hunt
sdgnh wrote:
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
Probably a good idea Nancy
Thanks for the look my friend
Tom
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
Probably a good idea Nancy
Thanks for the look my friend
Tom
Aug 14, 2011 at 08:35 AM