We were in Zion National Park and I was chasing some landscapes when our friends called me over to show me this beauty resting under a rock. I shot this with a 5T close-up on my 80-200. Those who have used this combo know you need to get within a couple of feet of your subject with it! It was my first encouter with a wild snake at such a close range but s/he was surprisingly patient with my intrusion or this would have been displayed at my funeral!
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Technical:A really well captured shot. The image seems to be well exposed and necessary details are visible. Though most of the comments are positive about "snake eye", I can spot some over saturation there...maybe it will be more visible in full size image.
Aesthetic:The warm light adds to the punch. Maybe a little more details would have made it more ideal.
Challenge:Offcourse- Anything would fit in for this challenge theme :)
Conclusion:Oveall a good photograph. I did not voted for this challenge but would have given this something between 6-7 which is inline with average score. You really have got some better captures, of nature, in your profile.
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Crazy reflection in the eye. It's a nice contrast with rest of the body To bad that blue light is there and that the reflection (your reflection?) of the person is so obvious. Imagine it hadn't been there...damn. I'm nitpicking sorry. Great shot 8
Very disconcerting! Not a snake fan but I love this shot. Just fantastic lighting. Hope you're happy with this photo because I don't think it could be done better. 10.
Very nice! You certainly have captured the cobra at it's finest. Some may not like the lighting (shadowing) but I think it's near perfect. Sort of a hidden, waiting to defend shot. A++
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