Vine Snake Strike

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 5, 2016224 views8 comments

This is an older image of mine that I decided to try re-processing in B&W, and I like how it turned out. It was taken in the jungle in western Ecuador, and the challenge was getting close enough to elicit this response, without getting close enough to get bitten.

Minolta Maxxum 7, Minolta 100mm f/2.8 lens, 1/40 sec at f/2.8, Provia 400

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8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 5, 2016 at 10:30 PM

The dof really works on this one, Thomas. The B&W treatment is well done.

devil

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 6, 2016 at 10:12 AM

I always think these open mouth vine snake shots are pretty cool, and this one works quite well in B&W, especially with the way it fades into the darkness.

Max

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on April 7, 2016 at 12:45 AM

Too close for comfort Thomas. Fascinating look in B&W.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 7, 2016 at 1:06 PM

Thomas: a unique, spooky and very good capture and rendering. This would make a good poster for a horror movie. Neat!! Richard

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Comment posted by David Bogener on April 7, 2016 at 6:48 PM

Very striking image (sorry I could not resist). The B&W works well here and the DOF really adds interest. Well done.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 8, 2016 at 11:13 AM

I remembered the color version you posted some time ago, liked it then and still like it. That said, I think the B&W version is a fine twist on the original, enhancing its graphic appeal. Thumbs up.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on April 10, 2016 at 12:33 PM

That's completely different, Thomas. Well conceived and executed.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on April 17, 2016 at 7:02 PM

Fascinating image. I hope you won the second part of the challenge!

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