tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post4041470390042666376..comments2023-10-24T05:33:56.137-04:00Comments on All Nature Sings: (Day 118) The stalkerRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-73025299399200883442010-05-03T21:43:32.350-04:002010-05-03T21:43:32.350-04:00@Lisa - I 'stalked' him as he stalked frog...@Lisa - I 'stalked' him as he stalked frogs, and we both 'caught' something :)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-6318438597486093272010-05-03T21:17:54.391-04:002010-05-03T21:17:54.391-04:00Nice capture of the snake. And goodness, you don&#...Nice capture of the snake. And goodness, you don't get to witness drama in nature like that every day! Snakes have to eat, too.Lisa (Mountain Photog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521345080574824075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-7539096277132421202010-04-29T22:35:10.487-04:002010-04-29T22:35:10.487-04:00@Kyria - thank you. Actually I put the camera down...@Kyria - thank you. Actually I put the camera down in front of him almost at his level, crouched down so I could see through the lens, and took the shot.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-81647415779829265142010-04-29T18:25:47.395-04:002010-04-29T18:25:47.395-04:00Wow, that is a great shot! How did you get such a ...Wow, that is a great shot! How did you get such a great shot!?? It's like you are right there next to the snake!Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-53192117463487580422010-04-29T14:06:24.985-04:002010-04-29T14:06:24.985-04:00@Krista - thanks *blush*. I tried to get the "...@Krista - thanks *blush*. I tried to get the "frog's eye view" of the snake (I'd be a little freaked if I was the frog). It's a garter snake - good to have around else we'd be overrun.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-39803509218137531692010-04-29T14:03:57.437-04:002010-04-29T14:03:57.437-04:00@Chad - thank you. This guy's pretty harmless ...@Chad - thank you. This guy's pretty harmless too (except for frogs and mice). Great story about your daughter :)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-86989329731028348822010-04-29T13:51:18.707-04:002010-04-29T13:51:18.707-04:00@Karen - LOL! Thank you. Actually I ran into the h...@Karen - LOL! Thank you. Actually I ran into the house to get the camera and 'snakey' waited (likely for the frog, not me).Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-28212719358875053392010-04-29T13:24:23.692-04:002010-04-29T13:24:23.692-04:00Oh wow! He is SO cute!
You are a fantastic story ...Oh wow! He is SO cute!<br /><br />You are a fantastic story teller... I was on the edge of my seat reading about the frog. Poor frog but... snake has to eat too! :o)<br /><br />I really love the depth of field you chose here, it's interesting how the snake's head is really the only thing in sharp focus.<br /><br />Do you know what kind of snake he is?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637557309399845617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-71021913959627133462010-04-29T11:34:12.339-04:002010-04-29T11:34:12.339-04:00I have lots of harmless snakes on my property. The...I have lots of harmless snakes on my property. The other day a neighbor boy was trying to capture a snake while his mother was freeking out. He was just as scared as his mother (he is 21),but was having trouble rounding it up. My daughter seeing the problem they were having walked over and just picked it up. I think he felt kind of silly. Anyway I like the photo.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241826760468021711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-85067367688931059392010-04-29T11:21:06.296-04:002010-04-29T11:21:06.296-04:00WOW, I'm really impressed Rick.... and now I k...WOW, I'm really impressed Rick.... and now I know how serious of a photographer you are! Imagine trimming your lawn with one hand, and being ready for a potential photo op with a camera in the other hand! HaHa If I'd come across a snake, I'm positive photography would not even cross my mind!! Great image!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-53450148445172225542010-04-29T08:09:56.126-04:002010-04-29T08:09:56.126-04:00@darlin - thanks. Maybe he got away (?)@darlin - thanks. Maybe he got away (?)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-81751906694089570072010-04-29T00:42:23.953-04:002010-04-29T00:42:23.953-04:00Wonderful shot Rick... poor frog though!Wonderful shot Rick... poor frog though!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-20365295073767595892010-04-28T23:54:22.374-04:002010-04-28T23:54:22.374-04:00@Scott - thanks. I'm not a big fan either, but...@Scott - thanks. I'm not a big fan either, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity (it was like being back in science class!). You're welcome too - look forward to your photos.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-69182174995444886292010-04-28T23:03:44.855-04:002010-04-28T23:03:44.855-04:00Awesome shot Rick. I'm NOT a big fan of snake...Awesome shot Rick. I'm NOT a big fan of snakes, until I know that they are safe, them I'm okay with them. Thanks for your support while I was away. It's nice to get back and see what you are up to. Great job.Scott Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987812136291082288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-22584991897185039372010-04-28T22:29:51.715-04:002010-04-28T22:29:51.715-04:00@Kerri - thank you. It's a snake-eat-frog worl...@Kerri - thank you. It's a snake-eat-frog world out there! :)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-8026438287288695572010-04-28T22:27:33.781-04:002010-04-28T22:27:33.781-04:00@Katherine - it didn't look like one of our &#...@Katherine - it didn't look like one of our 'friends' from the other day that became lunch. Ha ha - I think he checked me out while I took his photo and then decided maybe I wouldn't taste as good as a frog :)<br /><br />@The Lucy and Dick Show - thank you. I tried to stay very still so he wouldn't have a reason to lunge at me :)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-32662575683997449012010-04-28T22:23:16.085-04:002010-04-28T22:23:16.085-04:00@Photog Ave - thank you Avery!
@M - dank u wel! T...@Photog Ave - thank you Avery!<br /><br />@M - dank u wel! They do have a bit of a sinister look to them, however, we'd be overrun by frogs and mice if it weren't for the snakes.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-81508594218844736122010-04-28T19:51:39.383-04:002010-04-28T19:51:39.383-04:00What an amazing image! LOVE it! Sorry about the l...What an amazing image! LOVE it! Sorry about the little froggie though :(Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-50800527676486846002010-04-28T18:42:07.091-04:002010-04-28T18:42:07.091-04:00Good photo! I would have never taken it. Not afrai...Good photo! I would have never taken it. Not afraid of snakes, but not going to get that close either!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339761246576419905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-29793976266439389742010-04-28T18:16:15.330-04:002010-04-28T18:16:15.330-04:00Oh dear! Not one of our little froggy friends from...Oh dear! Not one of our little froggy friends from one of your earlier pictures I hope.<br />Shiver!! I too am not very fond of snakes .. but like all creatures of this earth they hold their place in the chain of life! <br />Great photo Rick...it was very kind of him to take the time to pose for you & look down the lense! Shiver Again!!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667997972741557676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-83498115799732098782010-04-28T17:32:10.100-04:002010-04-28T17:32:10.100-04:00Awesome, but I'm freaking right now. I'm n...Awesome, but I'm freaking right now. I'm not sure I can live with the idea that a snake is in my backyard or close to my home and not getting rid of it.<br /><br />To be sincere, snakes are very beautiful creatures, but I'm scared of them.<br /><br />Great focus.. Prachtig foto vriend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-86048019925255793122010-04-28T17:20:43.716-04:002010-04-28T17:20:43.716-04:00Awesome shot!!!
['ô ] AveryAwesome shot!!!<br /><br />['ô ] AveryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com