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Same Adder Different Person...!

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Posted by Brett Lewis on June 5, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Hi Folks,

Well since I was out with Phil Hurst showing him around my Adder site I thought I'd better think about sorting one or two of my shots from the same day. I was working in closer to the animal than Phil as I had to control it so he could get his great shots too.. :biggrin:

Anyway, she was a cool customer and waited around for a good while, when she showed signs of having enough she went straight back to where I found her.. She was in exactly the same place as I found her the week before and not far from previous years either.. Knowing how to work and respect these animals has enabled me to gain some great insight into their behavior and general ecology. I guess I've been monitoring these particular animals for about 8 years now.. Almost like old friends now..

Kind regards,

Brett.
Posted by Matt Cole on June 5, 2008 at 3:34 PM
that's a great image, I really like the simple composition and strong eye contact. Very nice. Must be a treat to watch Adders regularly.

Matt
Posted by Edwin kats on June 5, 2008 at 4:33 PM
What a great detail and sharpness. Abslotely love it.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Tristan Campbell on June 5, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Stunning - top pic. Tristan
Posted by Tim Taylor on June 6, 2008 at 2:46 AM
Very nice indeed. I love the Voldemort eye. :wink:

Tim :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 6, 2008 at 2:59 AM
A beauty

Dave :toast:
Posted by PhilH on June 6, 2008 at 3:14 AM
Super Brett, thanks for the day and have a good time with the Boa's, look forward to seeing some when you return.

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on June 6, 2008 at 3:17 AM
Cracking portrait Brett - like you might hope for from an old friend!!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Ian Andrews on June 6, 2008 at 4:01 AM
Having met some of your "friends" Brett, I remain in awe of your nowledge of these animals and their ilk. Your "adder days" are an inspiration! :smile:
The colours on this one look as good as any I've seen from you. :toast: :toast:

Ian
Posted by eric weight on June 6, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Your understanding of these creatures is evident from the quality of your shots and this one is no exception. Great stuff.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Paul Inglis on June 7, 2008 at 6:07 AM
Hi Brett,

Great story! I love hearing what goes on behind the scene/image! Cracking image!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 7, 2008 at 3:40 PM
A beautiful image Brett. I used to see loads of these when I was a lad but sadly I haven't seen one since moving down here. If I do, I shall hold this image in mind and hopefully get something lke as good a shot.
Cracking shot
Robert.
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on June 8, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Very nice, Brett, I like the composition - the way the adder appears to have been 'poured' into the frame.

Greg