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Posted by PhilH on May 30, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Adder
40D, 28-105 II, (maybe a first here) Handheld.
ISO640, 1/3200 @ f5.6.
C1 v4 + CS3 resize and sharpen.

Hi,

As noted in Bretts earlier post we had a good days photography. It was a huge pleasure to 'work' with a knowledgeable and very amiable young man.

I am still in the very early stages of processing but thought this image illustrated how hard it is to get the tongue flick.... look at my shutter speed, it is still not sharp...

Once again Brett, thanks for a great day (still got 4 gigs to get through)

Phil

Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 30, 2008 at 4:31 PM
I love Adders-havent seen any here just Grass snakes-6 the other day-Not the usual lens for this but it has worked well-Good looking specimen

Dave :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on May 30, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Very good.
JR
Posted by David Taylor on May 30, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Great capture, however a smidgen off the bottom to remove some of the OOf rock would enhance an already excellent image, IMHO.

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Posted by John MacTavish on May 30, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Not sure you need to have the tongue frozen rigid Phil, as is shows it's moving.
Also not sure that you're focused on it's eye here, either that or my eye is needing tested :rolleyes:

Cheers,
John
Posted by Matt Cole on May 30, 2008 at 5:19 PM
a lovely shot, very nicely captured.

Matt
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 30, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Great image of a wonderful subject Phil :toast:

Envy doesn't even come close :biggrin:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 30, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Wonderful shot :toast:


Ian
Posted by tony flashman on May 30, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Great to see the whole snake phil, and youve captured it spot.

It was a huge pleasure to 'work' with a knowledgeable and very amiable young man.

I thought you went with Brett? ONLY joking Brett!
Tony

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Posted by David Kjaer on May 30, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Love it Phil!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 30, 2008 at 7:27 PM
I like this one a lot Phil, Shows the animal at it's best and you're right about that tongue..! I like the 'whole' animal shot and there is lots of detail throughout. Thanks for sharing and look forward to more from yesterday..!

Kind regards,
Brett.
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Posted by Frederic Desmette on May 31, 2008 at 3:33 AM
very nice!
Frederic
Posted by Nicholas Armitt on May 31, 2008 at 5:35 AM
Great shot Phil
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Posted by Paul Inglis on May 31, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Hi Phil,

Now this is very, very nice indeed! Stunning image! Very nicely done!
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Posted by Elliott Neep on May 31, 2008 at 7:34 AM
Beautiful colour and light. I think the DOF is spot on here with the majority of the snake in focus and the clear background. Wouldn't worry about the tongue as it would have sacrificed the DOF. Great job! :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 31, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Lovely rich colour Phil, and an attractive arrangement of the coils.

Catching the tongue brings it to life, and makes for a very fine shot :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on May 31, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Gorgeous, Phil, beautiful capture. Must have a go at these myself one day.

Greg
Posted by Ian Hardy on May 31, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Hi Phil,

Snakes scare the hell out of me mate but this is a wonderful shot, well done. :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on June 1, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Nice colour on this adder Phil,the tongue flick makes it

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Posted by Mark sellings on June 3, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Beautiful shot - colours, sharpness, comp etc all spot on

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