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Terrestrial Gartersnake
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Terrestrial Gartersnake

by Tonia Graves

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 24, 201249 views3 comments
Nikon D5100 w/ Micro 200 lens on tripod & an off-camera flash
ISO400, F5.6, 1/60 sec.
RAW image processed in PSE10; 80% of original image
Location: Molgollon Rim, AZ - Woods Canyon Lake

Was out camping a couple weekends ago and found some cooperative gartersnakes to photograph. If you like this one, I posted another image in the wildlife gallery. Comments & critiques welcome!

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 1, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Tonia,
Not sure how I missed this post. I see it's dated 5/24, but I think it just got posted based on the views. :confused: Anyway, I like both views of the snake, but this is certainly the more dynamic version. Excellent comp and detail about the head and eye. Nice background as well. My only sugggestion would be for a pinch more room on the right, but it's difficult to get perfect close-up images of a moving snake - even a Garter snake. You did very well with this one.
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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on June 1, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Thanks Scott, I accidentally checked the anonymous box and then realized it later. Oops! :rolleyes:
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 2, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Great profile closeup Tonia, nice detail & well isolated in your frame.
Have a great weekend..and don't be so "anonymous" from now on :biggrin: :wavey:
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