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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/13/2008
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Stan,
Always remember to keep the "Main Thing" the main thing... ;)
Love Always,
Marty
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/12/2008
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Just reposted this as Head Shot of Timber Rattler with a dedication to you. Hope you like this one a little better. Stan
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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/12/2008
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Stan,
Sorry for the late responce, but I'm still not getting notified of the comments on this site... :(
Looking forward to it... Just got back from a Pony Ride and didn't get any tickets... ;)
Marty
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/11/2008
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Marty, I will post another one with the head in focus this weekend after I doctor one up a little. It was a quick shot and I just was not real steady. I have some armament, just no handguns. Hope all is well and going good for you. Be well my friend, I will dedicate the head shot to you, Stan
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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/11/2008
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Stan,
Well I would post a full version of the head shot myself... ;)
I picked up a little fire arm today, that might have been better than the Canon, in which the head would be the Target... hehehe
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Guns-Handguns-Semi-Automatic-22-Long-Rifle-Ruger-Model-22-45-Mark-III-Rimfire-Handgun-22-Long-Rifle-Blued_QQ58077_QQ2947
Just a target pistol, but it would have rid you of the pests in the yard and all...
Marty
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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I will leave this up with the other picture posted in the comments. I was not sure and posted this because of the great exposure and colors. Head was iffy but I shot on reflex and that was what it was,thanks for the honest comment.
Be well and have a great week, Stan
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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/8/2008
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Stan,
Go with the Head in focus my friend,... ;)
Love to you and yours always,
Marty
PS. Your a crazy man!
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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After I almost stepped on him we were both aware. I took a couple of quick ones and went on my way. My auto focus must have been fooled by the grass and my fstop should have been at least 11. I just was not paying attention to camera settings in the excitement. They are scattered in Montana. Many places have no rattlesnakes. I just happened to find one of the areas that do. Thanks for the comment and the honesty. I do appreciate you very much,be well, Stan
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:28234} 7/8/2008
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Stan! A rattlesnake? Yucki. It looks so aware of your presence and well on his guard. Great quick shot. I wish his face was more in focus though. I love MT but from now on whenever I am there I feel like I have to look beneath my feet at all time!
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Joggie, this is the shot with the head in focus. Just did not check my stops before I bailed out.
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Bruce, hope your team does well this year. I prefer the baseball team over the real thing. I respect these rattlesnakes and try to give them enough room.Not in a hurry to get confrontational.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Thanks Dave, Missed the focus and dof a little in my haste to shoot and walk away. I do not like to push them too hard, so I left after a couple of minutes.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Keith, I was about 3 ft away when I saw him and was quickly about 10 ft after that. I move pretty good for my age. I took 3 quick shots and left him alone to chill out and go his own way.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Yes Maurizio, he was in the process of rattling his tail as I was getting the shot. These are poisonous if you get bit. I see them all summer long. I try to peacefully co-exist with them. I have had a few close calls over the last 30 years. Thanks for your interest and comment.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Thanks Jerry, I got my surprise photo op and left him to his own schedule. They keep the mice population to a reasonable level. I just keep my eyes open this time of year. I am deaf enough that I cannot here the rattle so I rely on my sight and fortune. Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Thanks Joggie, I think in the heat of the moment I was not checking my dof and missed it by a couple of settings. F/11 would have covered it a little better. I have another picture with head in focus but it was overexposed. Thanks for you honest critique and time spent sharing your thoughts.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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John thanks, he was standing his ground and I was about 10 feet away. I have stepped on two in the last 30 years. They blend in so well.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/8/2008
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Thanks Arif, we have a good number of these around. I try to keep an eye out on the warm days when they are active. My best to you as well, Stan
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Bruce Wertz
{K:2553} 7/8/2008
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I am an Arizona Diamondback fan. Great shot Stan Bruce
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 7/7/2008
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You did well to get this shot, Stan! I don't think I'd want to stick around to long with him there.
Dave.
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Keith Growden
{K:29240} 7/7/2008
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Thanks for showing Stan. Solid looking creature. Good to have a zoom. Hate to see you trying to get this shot with a 14mm or something lol. Be well. Keith:)
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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30463} 7/7/2008
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On the left it seems to have a rattle, so I think this is a very dangerous snake... Very interesting capture.
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Jerry Thompkins
{K:3574} 7/7/2008
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Stan
Great shot of this menacing creature. I'm sure he has his
place in nature but I want to be somewhere else!!!!!!
Jerry
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 7/7/2008
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A lovely snake Stan - pity the head is out of focus! Just remind us how careful one needs to be in the veldt. Fine work.
Joggie
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j esford
{K:13518} 7/7/2008
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200mm too close Stan! he's pissed! -john
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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)
{K:27380} 7/7/2008
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nice shot stan!!
fearful composition!!
congrat. and be carefull:))
all the best,
arif
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/7/2008
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Thanks Aziz, I was pretty surprised to see this guy under my feet. I was quicker than I thought when I got out of the way. Thanks for the comment.
Be well, Stan
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aZiZ aBc
{K:28345} 7/7/2008
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Safety first ! Stan.
Interesting.
Aziz
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