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Cottonmouth Striking

Cottonmouth striking.

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Thomas Curry 09 Dec 2013

congradulations!!! excellent work

L.A. Spilsbury 19 Dec 2007

perfection-i have never seen so far into a snakes mouth

Artist Reply: Thanks for the kind words

Charlotte Ottilo 26 Jun 2007

Sisters of Mercy! Obviously you got out of the way.. Excellent wildlife shot!

Artist Reply: I had snake boots on - when you spend as much time as I do in the swamps they are not optional! Thanks for the comment.

Gary Glass 17 May 2007

Now, that is a interesting shot...

Artist Reply: Thanks Gary - your images are very nice as well... I certainly appreciate your comment.

Jerry 06 Apr 2007

Superb capture or amazing picture!

Artist Reply: Thanks for the comment Jerry

VICTORIA BARR 06 Apr 2007

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! THAT IS SO COOL!

Artist Reply: Thanks Victoria... pretty risky shot, but I did have my snake boots on

Jean M. Laffitau 06 Apr 2007

Wow, amazing, cool capture!!

Artist Reply: Thanx Jean - your work is very inspiring -

Ruth Kauffman 05 Apr 2007

Oh my goodness!!! What a FANTASTIC capture of this, K!!!

Artist Reply: Thanx 4 the comment on my image - I love your pastel work - I can not draw a decent stickman - If I could only paint or draw the things I have seen and was unable to photograph... Maybe one day I will try a few classes.

Leah Jaarveth 04 Apr 2007

wow...awesome...fantastic...what a great shot my friend :)

Artist Reply: Thanks for the comment, many times being in the right place at the right time is all it takes. It never hurts to agitate a bit to cause a reaction - ready for a swamp trip?

bianca 03 Apr 2007

huh $50? THIS IS PRICELESS.......how many time can u get shot like this....WOWWWWWWWWWW

Artist Reply: Yes $50 I think is a fair price - I hope to sell it many times. It has done very well at many of the exhibitions I have had it in and won a few awards. Thanks for the comment

Teresa Trant 03 Apr 2007

Oh my gosh!!!! I'd have been runnng the other direction not even thinking of the camera LOL.

Artist Reply: They are very nasty snakes - I have managed to get several awesome images of this breed over the past two years in the swamps where I shoot regularly. Thanks for the comment.

Genea Euwing 03 Apr 2007

AMAAZING shot! how in the world did you get it? I really like the detail in this action shot.

Artist Reply: This was a tough shot to say the least. I noticed this cottonmouth in the swamp, I managed to get close enough (but not too close) to snap a few shots. I had on snake boots and would take one foot and swing over the snakes head to get him to strike. This snake is very aggesive and will attack anyone that gets in its space. I managed a series of images during my encounter that turned out really well. Thanks for the comment.