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Snakeskin Iridescence #2
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Snakeskin Iridescence #2

by Mark Seaver

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 8, 2014263 views7 comments
Here's a close up look at more of that shed snakeskin capturing the iridescence that appears at very specific angles when looking at the belly region. I'm fascinated that the skin on the back and sides doesn't show this iridescence. (5D3, 100mm macro L, 1/125s, f/13, iso 200, tripod)

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on July 8, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Very interesting Mark, thanks for sharing. Indeed strange that it's only iridescent at the belly, would be interesting to know why!
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I've been meaning to find a small static subject, with this kind of interest myself Mark.
Intend to use the 1.4x plus a 20mm extension ring to get down small if I can..
Great interest, subject matter, and the iridescence I see is very cool :cool:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 8, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Excellent up close look at the snakeskin and the colorful iridescence, Mark.
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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on July 9, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Mark ..that s a beautiful image, and love the diagonals. Fantastic abstract feel here,,

Balan Vinod
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 9, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Wouldn't have known what this was, Mark ( but then there aren't many snakes around here !! ). The shades you've got in the iridescence are beautifully subtle. This does indeed make for a nice abstract composition.
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 9, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Mark:

Fascinating rainbow pattern! A bonus of doing nature photography is learning about nature itself. Thanks for sharing this.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 9, 2014 at 10:44 PM
Hi mark :wavey: If i had skin like that, i would keep on wearing it :biggrin: Seriously. this is a fine composition, with good symmetrical lines.. you captured the detail and the iridescent color beautifully...
Albert Darmo
Canada
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