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Killer Fellow
© regmar
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Uploaded: 04/11/05 2:10 PM GMT
Killer Fellow
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Springtime is when all the flowers bloom and the animals emerge to begin life's cycle anew. It is a photographer's dream. Last Friday while shooting some photos it almost became this photographer's nighmare. This little lady* was basking in the sun when I stepped on her. She moved. I saw her. I moved - away. Like most boys I went through a herpetology phase, so I can recognize the triangular head of a water mocassin - one of the snakes of south Louisiana whose bite has ended the lives of many a Louisiana resident. Since my little friend was just coming out of hibernation she was unable to strike. This blind luck is why I am here to share her with you.
* No animals were harmed in the shooting of this photograph
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Post a Comment - Subscribe to this discussionYou know what was cool about this situation is that she let me live, so I let her live. The cycle of life continues
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ж Regmar ж
hopefully the next time you see her, she will remember you.. and NOT strike a second time..
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And everytime I feel that my lifes a waste..
I just cant rid myself of your bitter taste.. - Me (Option21)
Awww!!! I love snakes!...I have one of my own - I'll probably post a picture of her when I get my camera :P - she's a pueblan milksnake (Beautifully coloured...red, black and white)...
Anyway...back onto the subject now :P...
Love this shot!...You've captured this snake very well...she's gorgeous too!
Excellent work, 10/10...well done! :D
Anyway...back onto the subject now :P...
Love this shot!...You've captured this snake very well...she's gorgeous too!
Excellent work, 10/10...well done! :D
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PrettyFae x...Spread the Passion...
stump tail, cotton mouth, all kinda names for em in the area, you need a good pair of rubber boots, reg...if you're gonna do too much bush hunting...later in the season, they will hiss before they strike if you're lucky and you will remember the smell forever...
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A true friend is one soul in two bodies. Aristotle
It is TRULY amazing that this snake didnt get ya' !! I lived in Louisiana, near some bayous for a while, and I'll never forget the snakes in the water where I was trying to learn HOW to waterski! But you did a great photo here! And wrote about it so good, and bayobooger? that was interesting as well..yup, rubberf boots, well maybe HIP boots eh? hehe..great shot Regmar...considering the circumstances, that you even WANTED to stick around..wow...its great!!!
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A picture is a poem without words.
Actually from what I remember these guys'll go right through most boots. The smart guys at UNO say the only way to protect against them is with wire-mesh snake-boots.
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ж Regmar ж
Wow regmar.it is a good thing you have one of those fancy cameras with the anti-shake device on it!! Hope you used the 12x zoom!! (hehe.)...I ..cannot imagine stepping on this snake and then having the presence of mind to STAY there and photograph her. You would still be trying to find me!!!! Excellent capture of a fascinating albeit cold subject and the story is...well chilling too! Glad you are here amongst us still!! Well done :~)
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~ Mimi~
HOLY COW
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Good for you that timing was on your side, or God perhaps?
JuneBug
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Good for you that timing was on your side, or God perhaps?
JuneBug
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I'm walking on sunshine!
AcrossTheWorld
A good timing, still a wonder. In here we don't have them untill in zoo. For me it was looking...looking....and even to late. So THANKS for the good shot. And for you Regmar take care.
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That’s A great picture
You have my vote for this image
qe'ci'yéw'yew (thank you)
Greetings From The Netherlands nez perce Henk.
You have my vote for this image
qe'ci'yéw'yew (thank you)
Greetings From The Netherlands nez perce Henk.
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Good capture. I'd probably be shaking too much to take a picture. Glad you weren't bitten.
Russ
Russ
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"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk."
Edward Weston
This is an awesome Image but what happend to her head it looks squashed or something. Keep up the good work
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Keep your eyes open there will always be a challenge to tackle
ooh, a snappy little lass, isnt she. very lucky you didnt get bit, i almost did once. not fun, i fell in a river. but this is a great image
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Great shot! I'm glad you were brave enough to go back for it... scary looking fella!
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"Keep what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is inherently your own, thus inspired by everything and limited to nothing."
Hmm.. In my EMT class I learned that 50% of snake bites are dry, and its rare that someone in the united states dies from a snake bite. Looks like im gonna have to do some research. Anyways lucky shot.
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Ok I did my research. and im noticing that its not in its threat display..
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and yes Regmar, youre a lucky son-of-a-gun.. those are quite the nasty ones when they are "awake".. i just "removed" one from the house here a couple days ago.. glad you made it out safe and with a great capture..
Dj