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zoomn · Jun 28, 2004, 1:22 PM

When I was sneaking up to get shots of an avocet I literally crawled up to withing 5" of this snake, about a 4' garter.

I didn't know I could move that fast!

discodudette · Jun 28, 2004, 1:51 PM

The second one is just great! The first one too, but it scares me! Great shots, you're brave... or were you a far distance away zooming a lot!

:-D

eric s · Jun 28, 2004, 7:31 PM

Yes, one of the secret rules of photography is to get down to the level of the subject. That second one is a great example. Very nice.

Eric

photosbyvito · Jun 28, 2004, 11:25 PM

niice!

the second one is great! normally...wildlife shots should have the subject with more room in front of his head...in the direction it's facing....but...here...it definetely works...great job getting down to it's level!

Vito

Normcar · Jun 28, 2004, 11:35 PM

Reminds me of the time I was attacked by a muskrat...isn't wildlife photography fun. You appear to have recovered nicely, as your photos show.

geoffs · Jun 29, 2004, 12:00 AM

Norm, isn't it wierd how the smallest creatures can fearlessly attack us much larger humans and get the desired result? ...a human backing off...

I've been attacked by a female pheasant guarding her nest and it made me jump right out of my skin!

Normcar · Jun 29, 2004, 1:20 AM

If that hummingbird attacks me I think I'll cry.

geoffs · Jun 29, 2004, 1:24 AM

:-)

Actually, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if you invaded the hummingbird's space that it would buzz you...

zoomn · Jun 29, 2004, 9:32 AM

Thanks for the responses. The photos came out a little overexposed I think but I have my monitor problem fixed now.

This guy was still kind of sleepy so I was able to get pretty close. He was big for a garter snake. Very lucky it wasn't a rattler, I will be more careful in the future.

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Jun 28, 2004, 1:22 PM	#1
zoomn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 750	When I was sneaking up to get shots of an avocet I literally crawled up to withing 5" of this snake, about a 4' garter. I didn't know I could move that fast!

Jun 28, 2004, 1:51 PM	#2
discodudette Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,420	The second one is just great! The first one too, but it scares me! Great shots, you're brave... or were you a far distance away zooming a lot! :-D

Jun 28, 2004, 7:31 PM	#3
eric s Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,803	Yes, one of the secret rules of photography is to get down to the level of the subject. That second one is a great example. Very nice. Eric

Jun 28, 2004, 11:25 PM	#4
photosbyvito Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,710	niice! the second one is great! normally...wildlife shots should have the subject with more room in front of his head...in the direction it's facing....but...here...it definetely works...great job getting down to it's level! Vito

Jun 28, 2004, 11:35 PM	#5
Normcar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,748	Reminds me of the time I was attacked by a muskrat...isn't wildlife photography fun. You appear to have recovered nicely, as your photos show.

Jun 29, 2004, 12:00 AM	#6
geoffs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,025	Norm, isn't it wierd how the smallest creatures can fearlessly attack us much larger humans and get the desired result? ...a human backing off... I've been attacked by a female pheasant guarding her nest and it made me jump right out of my skin!

Jun 29, 2004, 1:20 AM	#7
Normcar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,748	If that hummingbird attacks me I think I'll cry.

Jun 29, 2004, 1:24 AM	#8
geoffs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,025	:-) Actually, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if you invaded the hummingbird's space that it would buzz you...

Jun 29, 2004, 9:32 AM	#9
zoomn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 750	Thanks for the responses. The photos came out a little overexposed I think but I have my monitor problem fixed now. This guy was still kind of sleepy so I was able to get pretty close. He was big for a garter snake. Very lucky it wasn't a rattler, I will be more careful in the future.