A twist of nature - (graphic animal behaviour)

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A twist of nature - (graphic animal behaviour)

Postby SteveGriffin on Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:19 pm

Captured these on the neigbours back verandah this morning. Sadly the pythons head is a OOF and he took off before I could get any more. Horrible shooting conditions pouring rain and windy.

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Postby greencardigan on Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:34 pm

Fantastic! Nice catch! Both you and the python :)

The second one would a ripper if the head had been in focus.

The gutter is also a bit distracting, but I guess you had no choice.
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Postby LIVE4EVA on Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:37 pm

That first one is awesome, it is a pitty you had less then ideal shooting conditions. That second one is also cool but it is a shame about it being out of focus.
Snakes are great creatures(with me owning one myself) and to be there for that would have been awesome, let alone capture it.
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Postby mudder on Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:38 pm

Great moment to catch like that, getting anything so spontaneous is terrific... Wow, mother nature is amazing stuff...
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Postby SteveGriffin on Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:56 pm

It is amazing to see these beasties at work. The same snake came and took another bird this afternoon in the middle of a hail storm. I couldn't bring myself to take the camera/lens out but it was amazing to watch. We get plenty of pytons around here during the summer - I suspect this guy is just topping up for the winter. Perhaps later in the year I will get another opportunity
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Postby Paul on Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:10 pm

A tasty meal and a very tasty picture! :D awesome! 8)
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Postby nito on Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:41 pm

good eye and reflexes to catch that one. :D
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Postby Finch on Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:48 pm

That Scaly-breasted Lorikeet didn't have a chance once the python got hold of it. Great to catch the moment.

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