Slitherrrrrrr......... by Leeco

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 23, 2007

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Nikon 7900 image. Here is a basically harmless non-venomous snake that trys various stratagies to defend itself when threatened. First it will try to get away but it is not especially fast so this often fails to work. Next, it will spread it's neck, coil it's body, hiss and then strike out but seldom actualy bites. Finally, it will roll on it's back with it's mouth wide open and it's tongue hanging out loosely. It will maintain this posture for up to maybe 15 minutes before it finally starts trying to escape again. Many people call it a Spreading Adder or a Puff Adder. I came across this one on my way to the mailbox and spent maybe 30 minutes before I managed to get a decent shot. I originally cropped the image because of a big hot spot on the left hand side but the result was "squatty". I then decided to recrop it but I used the 2 "panels" to demonstrate the difference between "before editing" and "after editing". Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (10)

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FunkyShaman

1:16AM | Sat, 23 June 2007

That's a great shot, and sweet idea showing the two panels of 'before' and 'after'!

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lizzibell

5:45AM | Sat, 23 June 2007

Great shot...

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LadyRembrandt

9:41AM | Sat, 23 June 2007

okay, first off..ewwwwww a snake.lol Very good shot of a hard subject to capture and great inventive work on the before and after.

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Buffalo1

1:14PM | Sat, 23 June 2007

I'm not a sbake fane, either. However, this is a superb shot!

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rebelmommy

1:21PM | Sat, 23 June 2007

Fantastic!

MrsLubner

6:23PM | Sat, 23 June 2007

excellent. good pov and nice and close.

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Richardphotos

10:32PM | Sat, 23 June 2007

my post for tomorrow reflects the same problem with macro.areas of sharp focus but falls out elsewhere.I think your crop shows the best angle of this guy.exceptional work

42n8

9:29AM | Sun, 24 June 2007

Wow great shots & collage luckily you didn't get bit lol

BibbyBear

10:26AM | Sun, 24 June 2007

A fantastic collage and the right panel definitely has the WOW factor but his smile..... that's just wonderful!! xx

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