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Grass Snake

by Jasper Doest

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 11, 20061,957 views14 comments
Another photograph from our recent trip to Poland. One the first day we found this Grass Snake. This was a very cooperative subject and nice warm welcome to Poland.

Canon EOS1Dmk2N
Tamron 90/2.8 Marco
1/400 @ f/10
ISO400, RAW
G1325, M10

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on October 11, 2006 at 8:56 AM
Jasper,

very impressive and nice image. I may have cropped at the lower part up to the snake, to place it at the lower left corner... But that is just a suggestion, and not really a nit...
Registered on January 27, 2004, 494 Posts, 4021 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Bailey on October 11, 2006 at 9:13 AM
excellent detail and background. The diagonal composition works well particularly being continued with the tongue
Registered on July 23, 2005, 24 Posts, 133 Comments
Comment posted by Juza on October 11, 2006 at 9:15 AM
Great photo Jasper! It looks a little dark on my screen, otherwise it is perfect :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments
Comment posted by Dave Courtenay on October 11, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Very unusual shot, The only times i have been near these they just roll over and play dead and let out a real stench-Great stuff
Registered on July 18, 2005, 56 Posts, 462 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Garber on October 11, 2006 at 11:11 AM
Very Nice!
:toast:
Registered on November 17, 2003, 704 Posts, 3535 Comments
Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on October 11, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Simple and clean - that's the way I like 'em. Very efffective image. I'd be tempted to crop off a sliver from the top.
Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Patrick Lor on October 11, 2006 at 2:11 PM
Very cool shot. I like the pose and BG. I only wish there was some dirt or grass visible on the bottom to "anchor" the snake. As it is now I feel the snake is flying :confused:
Registered on January 15, 2006, 91 Posts, 2052 Comments
Comment posted by David Bostedo on October 11, 2006 at 7:39 PM
The detail and clarity here are wonderful. The simple comp is perfect. Great catch.
Registered on May 5, 2006, 178 Posts, 2224 Comments
Comment posted by Jude Haase on October 11, 2006 at 8:58 PM
Very nice Jasper!!! :toast: :toast:
Registered on April 3, 2006, 236 Posts, 1657 Comments
Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on October 11, 2006 at 10:06 PM
Very cool shot.
:toast:
Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments
Comment posted by Jeffrey Reynolds on October 12, 2006 at 11:01 AM
nice image and i love the BG :toast:
Registered on July 8, 2006, 104 Posts, 586 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 14, 2006 at 9:22 PM
Wow. Great shot. This image really pops out. Love the comp and the tongue!
Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments
Comment posted by David Weber on October 16, 2006 at 10:24 AM
Striking detail, Jasper, and well composed! :jump:
Registered on February 7, 2005, 296 Posts, 2737 Comments
Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 17, 2006 at 6:04 PM
This rocks! What a cool shot, congrats!
Registered on May 26, 2006, 178 Posts, 1680 Comments