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Western Diamondback

by Tonia Graves

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 28, 2012209 views7 comments
Nikon D5100 w/ Micro 200mm lens
ISO 400, F8, 1/125 sec.
RAW image processed in PSE10
Location: Tucson, AZ - Saguaro NP West

I thought I'd mix things up a bit w/ some reptilian fauna! I found this beauty crossing the road on an overcast late afternoon and I couldn't resist. I like the pose here but wish I had a little more DOF so the nose was in focus. Comments and critiques welcome!

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 28, 2012 at 6:10 PM
Viewing on my laptop looks a bit underexposed. Good dynamic angles at work. :wink:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Either underexposed or needs a contrast boost. Still a good depiction of the rattler poised for a strike. Hope you were at a safe distance. :eek:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on July 29, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Nice image, Tonia! A bit more depth of focus would have been nice indeed, but your POF is spot on. :toast:
Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments
Comment posted by Joe James on July 29, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Great pose, classic rattlesnake! I agree that a bit more DOF would have made this superb.
Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on July 29, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Thank you everyone for your comments! And for Phil, I was at least 7 feet away from the snake and it was only about 2 1/2 feet long.
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM
You sure make him look big! I appreciate the low angle. Ideally I would want more of the body in the focal plane, not possible with this particular pose.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on July 30, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Superb angle and pose and I love how you've positioned this in the frame! :toast:
Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments