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Passing On

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	zack: an incredible photograph. Posted Aug 1, 2007 6:17pm
	Suzanne Bruening: i'm speechless, truely awe struck Posted Aug 2, 2007 12:05am
	Heather Hansen: my god. a beautiful photo, and the story makes it even better. lucky you! Posted Sep 14, 2007 2:45pm
	Kogelmann: My Favorite! Posted Sep 21, 2007 10:06pm
	...: great shot ! Posted Nov 17, 2007 2:17pm
	Buchhorn: a perfect body in the mud and a soul free to go its ways ... Posted Oct 12, 2008 9:04pm
	JANE À PARIS: Kind of sad, nice shot. Smiles from Jane:-) Posted Oct 24, 2008 12:53pm

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Uploaded on August 01, 2007
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"I came upon this raccoon in the Oakland hills one morning in the early winter, 2003. It had just rained so there were a lot of seasonal creeks flowing through this particular redwood grove. I walked down the trail with my tripod in one hand and my 4x5 camera in the other, watching the light change through the trees. I heard a noise and turned to see this raccoon slowly pulling itself through some underbrush. I stood back to make sure it wasn't rabid or injured and waited for about ten minutes. It finally dragged itself into the middle of the stream and curled into the fetus position. Feeling safe enough, I moved into position over the animal and set up the camera. After focusing, the clouds passed and the sun filtered through the trees illuminating the grey and white animal beautifully on the dark forest floor. I quickly metered, pulled the dark slide and shot the negative. It was quite an experience, to witness an animal dying peacefully, like it was ready to pass on..."