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guest		23-Sep-2008 20:12
Fantastic pics - loved your Florida wild-life. A wonderful reminder of a holiday in the Panhandle

Bob Moul		21-Sep-2008 23:37
Hi Tom, Great time of the year for "buggers" isn't it. Your work is just fabulous. You certainly set the bar high for the rest of us. :) Always a joy to visit your site. Keep up the great work.

bill		17-Sep-2008 00:53
Beautiful picures. Thanks

LADYBUTTERFLY		01-Sep-2008 15:28
I LOVE ALL YOUR PIC.....

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Kimm		24-Aug-2008 22:17
Tom - I just wanted to say Thank you sooooo much! I just recently moved back to Florida and I have found myself in an area that is abounding with dragonflies and damselflies and butterflies and moths and your amazing pics have been so helpful in helping me identify what I am taking pics of. As well, the children (ages 6-11) are getting involved and they love your site! Thank you - you rock! Kimm

GEOMAR MOLINA		15-Aug-2008 22:28
TUS FOTOS SON ESPECTACULARES

Loraine		10-Aug-2008 23:36
Awe Inspiring!

Guest		22-Jul-2008 20:05
What a gift you have, and what a gift it is to see your photos! Thank goodness for Google. :) Keep up the beautiful work!

Marks		12-Jul-2008 07:27
Love your work to death!

Jeanna		24-Jun-2008 07:34
I have found a great spider site for identification. However, I am having trouble identifying a tiny baby snake in my yard, North Louisiana. He is very small, thin like a ribbon, head like a racer, is mostly grayish brown, only 6 inches long, belly is a very pale yellow, almost white. I originally thought he was a simple garter, but now, after viewing about 200 photos, I'm not sure. He was found in the tall grass under a children's playset. Can you tell me what this might be, and what type of food do they eat?

jharris		08-May-2008 22:34
Was looking for a yucky spider id, but found some beautiful wildlife also. Thank you. Your pics are lovely and made me smile!

Guest		25-Apr-2008 15:55
Hi Tom Great butterfly photos. I remember you as a trip leader at the 2006 NABA meeting. You and Barbara Walker really made it fun because you were both so generous with your time and knowledge.I am going to take the butterfly class with Paul Opler in June 2008. Are these the photos that they are using for the SFSU field campus website? I am also going to Colorado and Apex Park in may, and I know you have posted butterfly photos from there as well. Take care, Julie Brown (jlbrown712@comcast.net) Indianapolis, IN

Dean Eades		07-Apr-2008 15:14
Nice Galleries website : http://www.BirdMad.com

Grace		22-Mar-2008 20:25
We loved looking at your photos. My kids were fascinated as were the adults. Thank you for posting them where everyone can see them and enjoy them! And let's hope these plants and animals are around for generations to come.

Elmira Zarli		19-Mar-2008 06:12
Thank you Tom. Little secret: When I spot a bird I do not get out from the car. Just drive slowly with the open window. Somehow the birds are not afraid of cars. The woodcock (Plum Island) was in 3-4 meters from me and felt very comfortable.

Mary		17-Mar-2008 22:45
hi I think springtails are perhaps the sweetest looking insects- I wish they were large enough to have like a cat- without the spring part- I love all your photos! thank you for documenting them so thoroughly-!

rollosphotos		17-Mar-2008 00:06
Tom, Great Gallery! I think I have identified more species by browsing PBase galleries such as yours than I have from my field guides. I had no idea so many people are interested in doing the same thing. I am starting a topic "field guides" and I'm adding you to it.

kcgallery		14-Mar-2008 08:00
Great galleries! Keith

Ron Fredrick		14-Mar-2008 03:29
Tom, you have some terrific images in your galleries. I've added you to my "Favorite Artists" so I'll be able to come back and take my time looking through them all. You have real talent!

Jean-Claude Liehn		23-Feb-2008 05:12
Your work about beetles makes me think about Ernst J�nger, the great german writer with the largest private beetle collection. He used words to express his love and knowledge of the insects. You use photography. Both very seriously. Jean-Claude, France.

Don Chandler		20-Feb-2008 02:27
Tom: Nice selection of leafhoppers and planthoppers I'm busy finally putting away. It quickly became obvious that using your webpage was much quicker than plodding through bugguide in an effort to find the names Andy Hamilton had given them.

mike- from Sweden		12-Feb-2008 12:54
hello again Tom! This site suprises me all the time, And snakes . superb. Have a good time wishes mike -

Guest		21-Jan-2008 18:03
I'm another British person whoi hasn't been to USA but your pictures could tempt me! Excellent.

Dan Paquette		01-Jan-2008 04:31
Great images of soldier beetle larvae. Thank you for making this available.

skhin		11-Dec-2007 04:42
Hi I particularly enjoyed your gallery birds. Good job.

Mark Perkins		05-Dec-2007 17:54
Tom, thanks for the site. We live in the UK and have been to PA and VT for holidays and taken photographs of US birds - but nothing to compare with the detail of yours. A valuable asset and beter than any reference book.

Jame Bloor		24-Nov-2007 19:18
Hi,the pictures are very good,I use some of them for my classroom. thank you very much. with best wishes

kate		27-Oct-2007 13:41
I am trying to identify a spider that I found at my workplace in michigan. Is there anyway to post the picture?

Dave Hamilton		22-Oct-2007 14:49
Tom A great collection of photos!

Guest		07-Oct-2007 17:04
TOM, I HOPE THAT YOU GOT MY PREVIOUS MESSAGE. I AM SURE THAT YOU MUST THINK THAT I AM CRAZY! I AM JUST ASKING YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE TO PROVE TO YOU THAT WHAT I AM DEALING WITH IS VERY REAL! IF I AM CORRECT IN MY FINDINGS, THEN YOU WILL AT LEAST HAVE A FEW NEW COLLEMBOLLAN PHOTOS. PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE TO PROVE MYSELF SANE! THANK-YOU IN ADVANCE! SINCERELY, SANDY PENZA

Kevin Bourinot		01-Oct-2007 02:20
Thanks for sharing your photos. It's really helpful to a beginner to be able to view a local expert's work. Thanks again!

Gene Zonis		16-Jun-2007 23:07
Unbeleaveble collection of photography-Just blew me away

thepwnyexpress		16-Jun-2007 10:44
For some reason, your pictures really cheered me up.

LC Goh		29-May-2007 12:18
amazing work and collection.

JohnTesta		11-Apr-2007 13:46
Very good work. Well done.

apollozeroc		08-Mar-2007 07:19
One of the best galleries on pbase thus far.

Jim B		08-Dec-2006 23:27
Great picture! What area of CO did you find the Bee Assassin?

Mel		26-Nov-2006 06:12
Terrific pictures -- keep up the good work!

Scott		20-Nov-2006 10:32
What a great site

Alex		17-Nov-2006 09:36
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Michel		24-Sep-2006 14:26
This is a very impressive gallery. So many and so beautiful pisctures!

Jasen Anderson		15-Sep-2006 01:15
Tom, you have an excellent array of images from the natural world, especially the comprehensive amount of images on ants & wasps etc. Amazing...where do you find the time!

Toni Burnham		12-Sep-2006 16:13
Thank you for making bugs look so beautiful. Since becoming a beekeeper, its like a new world has opened up, and resources like yours are so helpful in learning about that new universe.

Phil Stubbs		14-Aug-2006 14:00
Tom, Some very stunning work in your galleries. I am jsut trying to start taking Macro shots and your shots are inspirational. Thanks for sharing Phil

Jeff Minnick		31-Jul-2006 15:26
Here in Texas, I have seen a lizard I haven't identified yet. It is nearly translucent with large orange spots. What is it? Thanks. Oh, and GREAT photos!!!

Jeff		28-Jul-2006 01:25
Great work, your photo galleries are fantastic. Can you offer any suggestion in reguards to ID Guides? I susepect you have few on the shelf, any favorites?

Dan Scheiman		27-Jul-2006 13:31
I am impressed by the quantity and quality of your photos! I modeled my butterfly album after your New England Butterfly album; I hope you don't mind. How did you id the Mexican butterflies? I am going to Veracruz for the North American Ornithological Conference in Oct. Is there a field guide?

Guest		26-Jul-2006 02:32
I am sorry to hear about your beautiful Raven passing. I also have a black Lab named Muncie. He is my child, I can't even imagine losing him. Thank you for publishing your wonderful pictures. Jennifer

amy		23-Jul-2006 18:40
These pics are just adorable!!! They look just like my dog, Princess. how can they be so damn cute? You can just see their personality in their pictures. My dog is now resting her big black head on my lap as I type. Hooray for labs!!

Ryszard L		04-Jul-2006 06:53
Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos ! Best regards Ryszard L http://www.stock-photos-bank.com/

Rick P		07-Jun-2006 04:08
Tom, The variety and depth of your galleries is a testament to countless hours spent at the viewfinder. Thanks for sharing such a labor of love. Keep up the good work.

Sam		05-May-2006 00:39
Nice photos,im obsessed with Black Labs,my room is coverd.Keep on addin more do gphotos,please.(By the way booked the gallery on my favorites!:)

Mark		04-May-2006 11:58
Hi - good job. My butterflie's pictures web address is http://www.fotoplatforma.pl/en

Alan		04-May-2006 11:56
Keep doing! Se my butterfly images www.butterflyphotos.com Alan

Guest		02-May-2006 04:22
YOU VERY NICE PICTURES OF YOUR DOGS THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. I JUST LOST MY MAGGIE AN HOUR AGO SHE WAS HIT BY A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND MY 3 CHILDREN. SHE WAS A 5 YEAR OLD BLACK LAB. SHE WAS ONE OF MY BABIES. LOOKIN AT YOUR PHOTO'S BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.

Tad Janocinski		01-May-2006 00:47
Fantastic gallery, thanks for sharing and keep up the excellent work.

Tom West		28-Mar-2006 23:47
Tom, I told you earlier that I liked your site, but had not actually seen that much of it at that time.........WOW !! outstanding work. Specially love the shrooms.... tom

Tony Howell		25-Mar-2006 02:57
Beautiful photos! Tony

Richard Calmes		11-Mar-2006 12:54
It takes great skill and patience to get the great shots you have of our diverse insect and animal life. I enjoyed my visit!

Irene M�ller		25-Feb-2006 14:35
Hi Tom, thanks for your kind comment on my "milk meets coffee" gallery and for giving me the chance to visit your beautiful galleries. You have some absolutely wonderful images and I especially like your Mexican butterflies. Kind regards, Irene

zahra..australia		04-Feb-2006 00:45
Tom...thank you so much for a beautiful and informative site. These wonderful sensuous creatures lift so many peoples spirits i know ~ they lift mine when i need it......z

Bill D		01-Feb-2006 19:45
Hi all, I have a great insect page for all of you. My web address is http://home.cfl.rr.com/billd2000

Brandi McFadden		25-Jan-2006 19:04
Mr. Murray, I am a student at Texas Tech University, and taking a class in Insect Diversity. I am giving a presentation about predatory wasps and with your permission, would like to use some of your photos in my slide show. These photos will be used for this presentation only. I would greatly appreciate it, please let me know. Thank You, Brandi McFadden

Tammy Brown		23-Jan-2006 00:59
Hey Tom-great bird images-I enjoyed viewing your site. I too have a passion for birding and photographing the birds-I try to get out as often as possible-at least once a week. When you get a chance visit my site- http://www.pbase.com/birdphoto Thanks Harris Brown

Guest		15-Jan-2006 22:33
THESE ARE AWESOME CLAUDIE

Tom Munson		03-Jan-2006 04:59
What a diverse group of nature galleries. Good job. I will be visit often.

Dang		01-Jan-2006 04:46
Stunning work, Tom. Happy 2006, may it bring you many rewards.

Bob Moul		06-Nov-2005 15:43
Tom, it is always a pleasure to visit your web pages and share your enthusiasm for nature and photography. I am having so much fun with "bugs" this year that I hate to see winter coming on. Keep up your terrific work, Regards, Bob

Linda Gignac		30-Oct-2005 22:33
Thank you for posting your photos. They are amazing. Earlier today, I took a photo of a butterfly in my yard that I had never seen before. I looked at many "butterfly" sites but in order to see a photo or get info, I needed to know the name. Then, I found your site. It turned out to be a beautiful Mourning Cloak. Thank you very much. Now, I'm going to go look at some of your bird photos. -Linda Gignac

J. Hufschmid		15-Sep-2005 22:34
Thanks so much for the butterfly photos, I was able to finally identify one that is in my butterfly garden.

CHRISTY SELLERS		26-Aug-2005 17:30
Tom, Very nice photos! I was just looking on the web trying to figure out what kind of spider I found in my room, and thanx for your web site I figured it out.

Guest		08-Jul-2005 13:59
Tom, We had seen a wonderful dragonfly recently here in NH -- it loves to snooze on rocks in the sun. With the help of Google, I found your site and identified the thing: The Common Whitetail. A great pleasure to see your fine work. Thank you! Paula Reynolds

Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary		07-Jun-2005 01:53
Tom I work at the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota, FL - a not-for-profit wildlife rehabilitation center in Sarasota. Part of the Sanctuary is open to visitors who can view over 250 birds that sadly have injuries that mean survival in the wild is no longer possible. We have recently created a butterfly garden and wish to have a sign showing a number of the butterflies that visitors might see, and I wondered if you would allow me to use some of your fabulous photographs for this purpose (and this purpose alone). I'd be ever so grateful if this were possible Thanks in anticipation Roger Hammond

Aaron Plotkin		09-May-2005 00:47
I was just woundering why your shutter speeds seemed to be some thing like 1/251 and not the standard 1/250th. Same inconsitancy in other speeds as well ending in a 1 or 2 instead of a 0 or 5. Just curious. Let me know if you have a sec. Aaron

Jim Robinson		22-Apr-2005 03:18
Phenomenal pictures...a little jealous. This is the first time I've looked at this site. I'm wondering if you would have any advice on acquiring photos for a field guide. I would like to put tigether a field guide for amateur naturalists with photos by amateur photographers. Any help would be like gold! Thanks and once again fabulous pics...

Shea		12-Apr-2005 12:48
Tom, Hi, I am a Park Ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I have been searching through some of your photos and they are wonderful! I am trying to put together a program to be able to show to kids and educate them on different types of animals, etc. I was hoping that you will give me permission to use some of your photos in my presentation. They will not be reproduced, sold, copies made of the program to give out, or any type of profit of any kind. It is simply on my computer. If you are interested in letting me use some of your photos for educational purposes only, please email me back and let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Shea

Guy Hanley		11-Mar-2005 16:52
greetings! I am working on a guide of Cerambycid beetles of North Dakota, and I might like to use a few of your images. I am almost at the point of being ready to print, but if I can add some more live shots I certainly would like to, please contact me at my email so we could chat about it. cheers

Randy Emmitt		16-Jan-2005 18:10
Tom, I tried to find your e mail on the site, couldn't find it. Anyway I'm working on a project on "Butterflies of the Carolina & Virginias" it will be a interactive CD with a comprehensive butterfly guide to the region and will have butterfly quizzes to test ones skills as well. I really could use several of your photos like Bog Copper (ventral) and Two-spotted Skipper, especially Two-spotted as I have no photos at all of this species for the book. Also I had planned on featuring the northern complex of Spring Azure, but nixed the ideal due to not having any photos. See my page at http://rlephoto.com/CD_project.htm to have a look at what the CD will look like. I hope to have it done real soon and your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Randy Emmitt

Allen Barlow		13-Jan-2005 15:09
Dear Tom, First off, I would like to compliment your photographic skills. Truly amazing. I am a biologist with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. We are completing a fieldguide that will cover the 180 Odonata species recorded here. I am finalizing the color plates and still lack a few species. Would you allow us to download and publish some of your photographs. All I can offer is photo credit and a copy of the guide unfortunately but your images would greatly improve a few of our plates. I look forward to hearing from you and hope we can use some of your hard-won photos. Kind Regards, Allen Barlow Aquatic Biologist CWFNJ

scott		30-Dec-2004 14:43
Tom, we met briefly 12/29 at Parker River Refuge,( lot above maintance area) and you shared some of your recent finds that day through the display window of your camera. I couldn't resist a "closer look" so to speak, and found my way to this site hoping they would be here! Well, to say I'm impressed with your work would be an understatement! OUTSTANDING I knew by your equipmemt you were a serious photographer, but I must say after visiting this site, I am truly impressed!

Charles		24-Nov-2004 03:28
Tom; Your pictures are outstanding. I have your site bookmarked and looking forward to more of your photos. By the way; we spoke briefly yesterday (Monday) on the beach at Plum Island.

Nick Richter		12-Nov-2004 21:26
Hi Tom- Still amazed how you find all these things. Especially like the northern harrier in flight and the caterpillar gallery. Nick

Dave		05-Nov-2004 17:40
Great shots. I am going to south Fla. in a couple weeks. Were was the location of the great croc shots taken?

Marge Charette		04-Nov-2004 15:48
Hi, Tom. Your pics are really, really good. I work with Earle Baldwin, he's in the Athol Club. He was very suprised to find out you are my brother!

Peter Hollinger		03-Oct-2004 03:09
Hi Tom -- Thanks for visiting. Greenland is definitely worth a trip; otherworldly scenery. I come to your galleries often to try to recognize creatures and learn things. I see you spend some time at Oxbow NWR. You might be interested in the site we set up for Assabet Keeping Track at Assabet River NWR: http://www.pbase.com/akt/profile -- Peter

Marge Charette		17-Sep-2004 17:42
Great Pictures, Tom. Good Job!!

Jim Murray		09-Sep-2004 13:32
Hi Tom, Very nice pictures. They cover quite a range of subjects.

insects		02-Jul-2004 21:35
Hi Tom, I am developing a web page to categorize animals as a hobby. Would you like to contribute some moth pictures to www.pc-zoo.com. Regards Insects :-)

Eric Eaton		25-Jun-2004 01:43
Your insect images are magnificent! Please consider contacting me ASAP about potentially submitting some of your images to a new field guide to North American insects that I am writing. I will give more details when I hear from you. Keep up the great work:-) Eric Eaton, bugeric@webtv.net

Naturephoto Monique		19-Jun-2004 23:48
Tom, i spent much time looking at your site. You have a good eye for composition and color. Congrats! Thanks for sharing these wonderful galleries. Best, Monique

petesie		14-Jun-2004 12:27
Tom, I photograph butterflies in my garden, but I am blown away by your photos. Thanks so much. You are an inspiration. My identification leaves much to be desired, but I will work on it.

FastUno		16-May-2004 03:06
Great butterfly shots, keep it up!

J.C. Richardson III		03-May-2004 23:16
Thanks Tom,for the comment on my butterflies. You some a very nice sites to. Thanks again. J.C.

Jeff Cochran		02-Apr-2004 22:34
Hello, I enjoyed looking through your galleries.Thx for sharing. :) Jeff

Francisco G Robles		28-Mar-2004 05:26
Interesantes fotografias Gracias por compartirlas Saludos desde Espa�a www.pbase.com/fgrsgcr

Bob Moul		12-Mar-2004 19:59
Hi Tom, Looks like we have a few common interests. :) Very nice selection of wildlife, especially liked your butterfly collection. Great photos, all. Thanks for your visit. Bob

Sherpa. ��		08-Mar-2004 03:35
I realy like your photos.

Greg Wallis		09-Feb-2004 11:35
Tom thanks for your comments.....the snakes were all wild however as you can imagine i took considerable time in posing them. I used to keep snakes but no longer.The photo of just the scales is of a dead snake on the road.....just like the patterns. cheers.

David Atkins		04-Jan-2004 23:08
Hi Tom, Looks like I managed to remember the URL to your web page correctly. Just been looking at all your photos online and I'm very impressed. I like the hummer particularly! I was very disappointed with all the pictures I took this morning. I think it was just too overcast to use my camera through the scope. It was great CBCing with you this AM. I imagine we'll meet up again on another birdcount or at one of the many local birding hotspots. Feel free to drop me an email if you've ever after a weekend birding partner - it's very educational for someone starting out like me to go birding with an expert. I'd be very interested to see a few of the pictures you took today. Could you drop me an email if you load any up to this web site, (that's probably better than emailing the images to me direct). Take care, David.