At my balcony- for boreocypriensis

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• jaycee (25460)
• [2008-02-27 8:53]

Hi Fikret,

An amazing story and an even more amazing picture. This is a once in a lifetime event! I hope the sparrow was okay - you just might have saved his life. I don't know what to say about this shot - it's perfect in every way. A fascinating sight and superbly done. Wish I could give 4 smiles.

Jane

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• boreocypriensis (9571)
• [2008-02-27 8:57]
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Hi Fikret,

Firsly, thank you for this pleasant dedication for me, I really appreciate it since the coin snake is one of my favourite snakes. You photographed its feedeing behaviour very nicely:), and in great detail, I should add to my fovorites, TFS my friend.

Bayram

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2008-02-27 9:03]

¡¡¡Un momento irrepetible!!!
Buenos detalles y estupenda nitidez.
Excelente comentario.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

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• Arjun (7593)
• [2008-02-27 9:28]

hi fikret,
a great scene you have caught.
i will never forget such a situation in my life..
If u permit, I will also come to your balcony to witness such scenes :)
A great picture with good details,
TFS

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• uleko (10940)
• [2008-02-27 9:59]

Hello Fikret,
What an incredible shot, and from your own balcony!! I can imagine snakes sheltering in climbers on warm walls! Fantastic timing and you caught the snake and bird in the best possible pose. Very sharp details and fine colours too. Brilliant work! PS(The climber looks like a Wisteria)
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• Evelynn (14454)
• [2008-02-27 10:07]

Both photos are fantastic yet a bit unsettling. I certainly would be hesitant to leave the balcony door open.
Your quick action resulted in wonderful photos with great sharpness, color and exposure.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• Luis52 (15809)
• [2008-02-27 10:36]

Hola Fikret.
Un momento espectacular el que hoy nos presentas aqui. Es la ley de la vida, unos tienen que morir para que otros puedan seguir viviendo.
Tu nota es muy interesante tambien.
Exelente foto Fikret.
Luis52.

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-02-27 11:24]

Hello Fikret,
What an amazing capture of a Coin snake with a male House Sparrow as its prey. great POV and composition with the wisteria vine and suitable BG.
Thanks for sharing this fine capture of a bit of drama in nature.
Best wishes, Ivan

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• waylim (1765)
• [2008-02-27 11:39]

Kidret,
Wow! Excellent shot, great composition, beautiful colors, perfect sharpness and clarity. Well done. Tsf. Good note too. How wonderful to live among nature.
Way.

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• Raptorman (10388)
• [2008-02-27 12:23]

Fikret bey , çok dramatik bir Doğal anı görüntülemişsiniz , fotoğraf olarakta etkileyici , eline sağlık .

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• andrzej (558)
• [2008-02-27 13:21]

Amazing capture, nice colours and sharpness.

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• horia (16656)
• [2008-02-27 13:30]

Hi Fikret

What a fantastic capture both from you and the snake :)
In my opinion, there is nothing creepy about this...it's simply nature's way. It's only normal for snakes to prey on birds sometimes.
I'm actually in fact a bit sorry that he had to let the bird escape. Most snakes do that (and would sometimes even throw-out what they previously eaten) when they are under stress...and i think that was the case here...not to defend itself.
Even so, you photographic merits are excellent and the two shots you got are impeccable!
Very well taken!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• jignasi (27917)
• [2008-02-27 15:27]

Excelente documento Fikret, captado con buena limpieza y bonitos colores donde muestras la cruda realidad de la naturaleza.
Saludos: J. Ignasi

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2008-02-27 19:11]

Hello Fikret,
Incredible natural moment you witnessed and captured for us to view. Superb work Fikret, thank you.
Rick

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• jcoowanitwong (13754)
• [2008-02-27 22:10]

Hi Fikret,
This is an exciting scene. Perfect timing for the event. TFS this brilliant image.
JC

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• SelenE (13972)
• [2008-02-27 23:21]

Merhaba Fikret Bey,
Cok guzel :o)
Tebrikler & Selamlar

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• nirmalroberts (2857)
• [2008-02-27 23:36]

Hi Fikret,
Congratulations for being able to witness this natural, though creepy, phenomenon. Thanks for sharing the picture. The picture quality is great.
- Nirmal

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• matatur (5312)
• [2008-02-28 2:30]

A very dramatic and perfect capture on a lesson in nature's ways Fikret Bey, the one in your WS is also as effective, thank you for sharing these moments with us my friend.
Mehmet

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-02-28 2:34]

Wow! And all that happening on your house!
Amazing story!
Stunning shot as well.
You captured it with great detail and clarity.
Very good DOF and BG.
Great composition.
Very well done Fikret!
Thanks for sharing this,

Joe

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• SkyF (8073)
• [2008-02-28 3:47]

Hello Fikret,
quite the catch and not only from the snake. What an event to photograph.
Excellent sharp detail and the colors are fabulous.
TFS..Sky

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• jmp (8415)
• [2008-02-28 12:06]

Hi Fikret,
Thank you very much for sharing it this so outstanding action shot. It've brought to my mind memories from my chilhood!
Not just the moment is brilliant, but the photo es perfect too.
TFS, José M.

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• rousettus (19818)
• [2008-02-28 15:07]

merhaba Fikret bey,
güzel bir belge olmuş, çekim de çok iyi. serçe için aynı şeyi söyleyemeyeceğim.
literatürlerden takip edebildiğim kadarıyla, bizim herpetoloji birikimleri ağırlıklı sistematik ve dağılım üzerine yoğunlaşmış ve beslenme biyolojisi gibi diğer konular fazla çalışılmamış. bu açıdan da güzel bir katkı sağlamışsınız.
Bayram Göçmen'in çok beğeneceğinden eminim. elinize sağlık, iyi akşamlar, selamlar.

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• vral (1049)
• [2008-02-28 20:55]

Hello Fikret,

Interesting story with impressive images. You have presented it nicely.Snake behaviour is well illustrated.

Thanks for sharing.

-vral

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• haraprasan (20403)
• [2008-02-28 21:41]

Hi Fikret,
What a sharp eye you have got and what an opportunity. And what a dedication. Just superb. Very good capture showing the snake's feeding activity. thanks a lot for sharing.

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• zulfu (43)
• [2008-03-01 3:43]

Merhaba Fikret Bey çok güzel bir anı yakalamışsınız. Bayram Hocam'a da güzel bir hediye olmuş. Kendisi yılanseverdir. Özellikle de engerek hastası:) Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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• nkasot (217)
• [2008-03-01 3:53]

Fikret Bey elinize sağlık. Bayram hocam bunu çok sevmiştir eminim. Selamlar. Nazım

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• EOSF1 (23955)
• [2008-03-01 11:05]

Hello Fikret, astounding shot! That's nature at its best, you had a great reflex to get your camera that fast. Very well done, thanks! The shot in the workshop is great too!

Mario

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• bahadir (723)
• [2008-03-02 1:47]

Fikret Bey nefis bir herpetolojik döküman. Bayram hocamıza da hoş bir hediye olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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• winterpalace (0)
• [2010-11-24 4:39]

Hi Fikret

Cannot think of more action than seen in this image!

TFS

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