Sneaky Snake

tkrosevear

Sneaky Snake

As I chased around dragonflies near our ponds, this little garter snake surprised me, hanging about in the lily leaves. As we approach the Autumnal Equinox on Tuesday, the snake reminded me of the healing power of the West/Fall manifesting through shedding its skin. A snake does not remove one skin, then vulnerably search out another. The new, pure skin grows beneath the old. What is released is outgrown and useless. If it were not released, it would impair the healthy functioning of the new skin.
The future offers the opportunity for purity and healing through the shedding of skin, as long as you don’t let your new skin grow back to resemble the old…

I have been working on the newest installment of Mind Soundtracks for EarthMonster Illustrated and harvesting a bounty of heARTworks found here on RB from my colleagues and the subject matter is along these same lines of releasing the old for new and better change. Hope you check it out for October release and even better, maybe join the group here too – EMI

Waiting on the world to change John Mayer

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Sneaky Snake by tkrosevear
  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    That is a very beautiful capture tammy!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Daisy, he was a lil’ cutie ;) xoxox ♥

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    This is just one beauty.
    I hope I can find one when we get the chance..?

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Larry, if the cold weather doesn’t beat you here shouldn’t be a problem, they are all over the place ;) xoxox ♥

  • marieangel

    marieangel

    This is a facinating shot..I held a snake recently in Morroco…while seeing a snake charmer…Ive also seen many a shedded snake skin while out walking early morning in Australia..when one draws this card in Native American Tarot it represents Transmutation a very poignant task of self change. Without recognising it …we are changing inside all of the time and the learned us is growing if we allow…..angelx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Angel, yes transmutation is snake medicine for sure – been fascinated with them since I was little (if I didn’t love them my 7 brothers would have tormented the hell out of me) I love to watch them and certainly heed their medicinal power as well ;) xoxox ♥

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Tammy; A wonderfully captured image of Mr. Sneaky snake! The framing, color and details are superb, nicely done! So is the narrative!
    steve

  • tkrosevear replied

    he was a fun surprise Steve, though I think he was after a tree frog a couple of lily leaves away – thanks my friend ;) ♥

  • marieangel

    marieangel

    yes the Narrative is excellent..I forgot to say ..soo mesmerized with the snake..x

  • tkrosevear replied

    most creatures mesmerize me too Angel – off to bed now…sweet dreams sis ;) xoxox ♥

  • chijude

    chijude

    Hi Tammy …. it is Spring … and for ChiBallTM time to let the sap rise and the new growth appear. So I can relate to your narrative about the snake. It would appear you had a fruitful meeting amongst the lily leaves.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Judy, most of my nature encounters are seemingly fruitful ;0 xoxox ♥

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Wow !! is’nt he beautiful, what lovely colours and great capture tk xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much my beautiful Trudi ;) xoxox ♥

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    Woooooooow amaaaaazing work! I looooooove it!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Carol ;) xoxox ♥

  • Raven SiJohn

    Raven SiJohn

    What an interesting shot, the way he’s all curled up around the grasses. I had a blue racer once that lived in my underground greenhouse. The first time I saw him he was about 6” long and he dropped down from the overhead rafters onto a flat of plants I was carrying and scared me so bad everything went flying. But after that I just looked for him when I came in. He kept the bugs and mice out of the greenhouse and lived happily there. When I finally moved away several years later, he was nearly 4ft long.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Raven, love snake stories and your is no exception ;) xoxox ♥

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    What a colourful little guy, nice find TK and a great capture…..

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Andrew, appreciate it alot ;) xoxox ♥

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    My God….
    you chase and “shoot” such interesting creatures!!
    I love her, for sure, and can’t imagine the pounding of the heart, just photographying this wonder.
    Lucky you!!
    Great.
    Tosa

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Rosa, yes there is alot of creatures running around our space and I prefer shooting them with a camera, rather than my neighbors’ ideas with guns and poisons ;) xoxox ♥

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Great capture, the wonders of changing skins is amazing!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, when I used to lay in the sun I looked forward to the shedding myself ;) xoxox ♥

  • Mysticmoon

    Mysticmoon

    Tammy, this is a wonderful capture … a beautiful snake high in the grasses … curled up, curiously looking and at the same time posing for the camera. This is an exceptional photograph.
    Your words to go with the image flow so well, make pleasant reading and have so much meaning. Thank you for sharing that and for reminding us of how we can relate to nature and it’s beauty!! Needless to say I love the photo and your words!! : )

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Silvana, that means ALOT to me and I appreciate your beautiful words my friend ;) xoxox ♥

  • Quinn Blackburn

    Quinn Blackburn

    Hmm, beautiful capture… Snake has been slithering around the back of my mind lately. I love the lighting and the intricate snake knot this Teacher has wound himself into. Lovely!

    :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks Quinn, gotta get ‘em before they hide out from the cold weather upcoming soon ;) xoxox ♥

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome shot!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much my beautiful sis ;) xoxox ♥

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Fantastic capture Tammy!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Keith, couldn’t resist ;) xoxox ♥

  • Debbie Sandersfeld

    Debbie Sanders...

    Love the text with this and the song fits so well. nice work.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Debbie – love to you always ;) xoxox ♥

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    snap!

  • tkrosevear replied

    hmmmm? thank you John ;) xoxox ♥

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    A beautiful snake. Most garder snakes I’ve seen were just a lime/green color. This one is beautiful with its colors. Love the write up too. Well done.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much JR, they are a lively little creature that give our dogs a run for their money ;) xoxox ♥

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Great capture here Tammy, the details are wonderful.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Kay, he was sure a cutie ;) xoxox ♥

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    wonderfull creature.. another great capture and again you have wise words to go with it.. words i love to read and think about..
    i had a look at the group and it looks great ;) The interview has to wait for later..

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much liesbeth, the ezine is a hit and I’m enjoying getting back in the swing with a new endeavor ;) xoxoxo ♥

  • Panalot

    Panalot

    Great picture and looks like he posed for it !

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much panalot, that’s what my husband thought too ;) xoxox ♥

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Great capture and encounter. I also enjoyed your writing!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Helua, appreciate it alot ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    wow, its beautiful great shot :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Laura, he didn’t budge, no matter how close I got to him ;) xoxox ♥

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    Then may we sped our old useless skins and show our underneath beautiful on the outside in our own various ways just as this snake has and thus shows us his beauty. Thank you for posting this for us, for me.

  • tkrosevear replied

    awww, thanks so much Linda, I personally need to remind myself too, happy it made you feel good my friend ;) xoxox ♥

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Great closeup.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Lynn ;) xoxox ♥

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    Sped = shed. (i cannot proof my own stuff)

  • tkrosevear replied

    hehehe, funny, I saw it as shed ;) xoxox ♥

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    great shot sis…wise words..and a very cool animal…on top of that…wonderful opportunity to have many read your wisdom…xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    aww, thanks so much sis – you know me and my creature teachers ;) xoxox ♥

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    It is an awesome capture!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Gail, so good to see you ;) xoxox ♥

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    What a capture!!! Fabulous!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Ali, love ya ;) xoxox ♥

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Wonderful capture Tammy, nice detail.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much Rosalie, I enjoyed his presence immensely ;) xoxox ♥

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beauddiful!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sonia ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kristal Coulter

    Kristal Coulter

    woo hoo, bring on the nightmares!!, I sometimes have freaky deaky dreams of snakes, I love this shot that snake is purdy ;-))

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Kristal, usually those dreams are awakening kundalini…sweet dreams my friend ;) xoxox ♥

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Haven’t seen that before…but I haven’t seen alot of things…good capture t

  • tkrosevear replied

    you’ve never seen a snake, or one wrapped like this one ?
    thanks so much my partner in crime – hehehe :)

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    Your shots are just great and you always find the right communication with them..
    THis gotto be such a wonderful feel TK !!
    They are posing you like nature knows you… :)
    Great Hugs :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    hello my brother, I think they are getting used to me running around with my camera…thanks with love ;) xoxox ♥

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    wonderful capture!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Tara ;) xoxox ♥

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    just amazing, the image and your knowledge. I never thought I would think a snake so beautiful. xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    hiya sis and thanks – they are one of my totems, so I’m quite partial to them ;) xoxox ♥

  • Ove Bohnhorst

    Ove Bohnhorst

    brrrrr! beautiful colours on this creepy bastard… lol! it really freaks me out!!! great work all the same :))
    ...(L)ove

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Ove, sorry to creep you out, this lil’ guy is harmless and quite friendly ;) xoxox ♥

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Awesome capture..though I am not fond of snakes, he is beautiful…I love what you have written here sweetheart…so very true, an excellent message! X♥X♥X♥ JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Joyce, I think snakes get a bad rap ~ but so happy you enjoyed viewing this little guy and his medicine ;) xoxox ♥

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    An excellent capture and an interesting read!

    km.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Kevin, have always loved snakes ;) xoxox ♥

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    This is such a great capture Tammy, just beautiful…
    as a kid I had many of these as pets :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Bear, as did I, or my 7 brothers would have tormented me hideously I’m sure ;) xoxox ♥

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you ever so much Antanas ;) xoxox ♥

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wonderful capture altho I dont like to go near them ..

  • tkrosevear replied

    this lil guy is harmless, but I respect your feelings sis ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Amazing shot, Tammy! Great words, very true!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Kate, he was sure a cutie ;) xoxox ♥

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    What a wonderful image.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Lyn ;) xoxox ♥

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    very cool shot of this snake !

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Shoaib, appreciate it ;) xoxox ♥

  • mgtech

    mgtech

    A wonderfully captured image

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Mark, so nice to meet you ;) TK ♥

  • Cynthia Lund Torroll

    Cynthia Lund T...

    I would have dropped the camera and run screaming!

    This is an incredible shot – juicy with greens and the energy of that sneak.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Cynthia, no running for me, I like to play with them ;) xoxox ♥

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