This snake was lying out across this log in a nearby park. I think I saw about 20-30 people pass by without ever noticing it. I felt it was interesting because nearby was a sign saying to watch out for snakes, yet nobody was paying attention. Of course, once the snake was pointed out, the reaction was immediate.
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First Impression - the most important one: Hell .. get me out of here .. I am so glad to live in NZ .. where we only have these things in glass boxes.
Composition: is fine ... not fantastic with the snake of course being hidden by the bush ... but is kinda cool having to look for him. I just can't imagine it on the side of a part.
Subject: DNMC is what you heard. But note portraits do not have to be human .. just have to not be hidden so well. of course this is more of a candid :)
Technical (Colour and light): Is direct on the beast .. and that is fine ... I think it is straight overhead and causing distraction on the leaves.
To grow its vote?: get a persons reaction and shoot that ... nah you did great for your first challenge ...
Summary: Don't let the first try put you off trying again ... you obviously have a good eye.
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This is not a portrait IMO. Perhaps if the face of the snake were showing it would have worked better. Also a different time of day would have given better lighting.
Well he is definately in his environment! There are a few blown out white patches that are a little distracting. The out of focus leaves at the front add to the image I think (makes the viewer think your tracking it!) Colours are nice, just wish we could see more of the face
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