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Hi my name is Marty and thank you for taking the time to look at my images. In comparison to most people I have not posted many images and am in constant awe of the artists and photographers who are here daily and posting.
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         The following story is mine and I am not telling it for any other reason than to let my friends here know why sometimes my comments are short or perhaps very repetitive in nature. I use cut and past most of the time due to motor skill problems.
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On November 30, 2006 I went out to get the mail, which is probably within 20 feet of my driveway and on the way back to the house I was shot twice. Once behind my right ear and the second one hit me in the top of the skull. Doctors never expected me to awaken from my comma however I did and am here doing fairly well. One of the bullets is logged in my right frontal lob and is impossible to be removed.
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At the time I was working in a Bank in Tandem Security a fancy name for computer security. Police have no idea why this happened since I had no public contact at the bank and had lived there only a few years. I was shot at close range due to powder burns and my hair being on fire until the blood flow put it out.
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Have moved over a thousand miles away and do not plan to return to that area for any reason. Even now when I hear a backfire from a car or truck I want to dive for cover.
Update July 1, 2012
Due to balance probelms I have not been able to look at the computer very much. Hope to be able to comment more in the future and hope everyone understands.ÂÂ
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Comments (54)
eekdog
WoW!!! this needs to be framed enlarged and in a gallery, would be a killer pic for a back of sofa also. wonderful detail and beauty of this creature and scene, one of the finest bears i've seen my friend. 8++
jayfar
This is a really super shot and a wonderful story.
Glendaw
What a gorgeous picture of your wild pet bear. Very picturesque landscape the snow covered mts. and groundcover are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
GeneralNutt
Fantastic image this would be a great piece to have framed. Can't say how much I really love this image.
Radar_rad-dude
Wow! He sure makes one heckuva watch dog! Magnificent looking animal! Superb photo and an amazing story and relationship you have with this animal! Thanks for sharing!
kbrog
Superb capture in this surroundings! Not many get a chance at a shot like this of a Grizzly. :)
clbsmiley
Wowser!! :) Great buddy!!
magnus073
Marty, this is the coolest pic and pet ever. Love the story of how you rescued him and the bond that exists still today
morningglory
Nice that he remembers you and is doing well. Awesome shot.
tennesseecowgirl
OMG How did you remain calm enough to shoot this photo. I've never heard of a tame Grizzly... great picture.
frikinghell
I love the image and on pristine clean snowy background, makes you think why can't we choose what we come back as, I want to be a Grizzly Bear.
npauling
A wonderful image and how marvellous that he always comes back to see you. What a great setting.
Trouble
Beautiful beautiful photo. The scenery is breathtaking!
chevy77
Really great. This is an instant favourite for me. I love the story of your relationship with Cody (and admit I am slightly envious of it too). Such a fantastic looking animal and your picture of him is phenomenal.
jocko500
wow this is wonderful looking here. never know about stuff like this. it is wonderful shot and a good deed too
Isabelle711
Oh my goodness how cute he is. :)))))) I would love to feel of one of those big soft paws. :))))) Thank you for saving him. :))))))) Most sweet and excellent capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing a part of your family with us. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))))
JuliSonne
Your picture and your work done, Cody helped keep alive, make me happy My respect!!!!!!!!!!!
renecyberdoc
this gives me positive vibes big time,that you helped and that he is coming to greet you. the grizzly is at least thankful not like the humans,you give a human a finger and he grabs the whole arm up to the elbow. absolutely fantastic.
mgtcs
WOW....This is really a powerful and cute capture, be careful, masterful capture
claude19
I am very happy by reading your story with Cody ! What a outstanding story and I like it and very happy for you two, human and bear ! You make an example that it's not necessary to kill wild animal to be aa happy human !!! thanks and my respect for your story !
Dreamingbee
wowwwww - how amazing !!!
dakotabluemoon
You must be very brave to approach this animal because all they know is to kill and eat please be very careful cause i do know a friend that kept one as a pet and then one day all we found was body parts of him,it was the only thing in the house with him guess he was really hungry but he was always fed so good we just could not imagine this ever happening to him.Fantastic capture hon.
UteBigSmile Online Now!
Very pretty capture, after all he is a great and precious fellow!
ontar1
That is awesome, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tulipe
Wonderful capture and story!
blondeblurr
I am absolutely amazed by the story, between the bear and yourself, they do know, who is a good person - how wonderful, that he always returns to greet you! and what a superb capture with the lovely Winter-scene as background, top marks Marty, BB
cricke49
sweeweeeeet! i agree with eekdog, you need to frame this one and hang it either at home or in a museum! excellent capture!:)*5
ZigZag321
Oh my God. I have never seen anything like this in my life. One of the coolest things I have ever seen in my life too. What a majestic place! And wow. Buddy. My friend, you have balls the size of the moon. I got chased by a black bear once. No cubs that I saw. It just turned and started after us on the path. I had a freakin' candy bar in my pocket. I was throwing it over my shoulder as we ran. LOL. And I know you're not supposed to run, but he was coming after us. This is absolutely amazing. And I know I don't have to say this because you obviously know what you're doing, but please, please be careful.
kgb224
Amazing sight and capture my friend. Glad you were able to save this fellow and that it was able to be released in the wild. Somehow i sense that it remembers you and that this animal will never forget you. God Bless.
angelafair
wow! JUST WOW!!!