You Better Don't

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10 replies

Posted by Jeremy Week on December 14, 2009 at 11:04 PM

That's what this fellow seemed to be saying as I snapped the shutter...

I ran sepia and blurring filters on the background to make him stand
out a bit more. (Not a lot of contrast with this subject, as they
blend in so well with the background)

Thanks for looking.

Posted by Dean Sauskojus on December 15, 2009 at 3:25 AM

Beautiful yet scary shot Jeremy. Something I don't have the guts to photograph. I would crop the bottom just to keep the eye drawn to the snake more. (right at the bend)

Posted by John Mumaw on December 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM

Great catch!
I like your technique in isolating the snake from the background.

Posted by Doug Andrews on December 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM

WHOAH!!!! Nice pic Jeremy.

Posted by Aleksei Saunders on December 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM

Jeremy,

Nice pic. Where did you see him/her? Was it recently or during the warmer weather?

Here's a pic of a girl I saw this fall in Waterton Canyon - very cool. My wife acted as safety zone monitor.

Posted by Jeremy Week on December 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Thanks for the comments! I took this at the Pawnee Grasslands in November.

Posted by Jeff Beard on December 15, 2009 at 3:15 PM

Nice shot and good work isolating the subject. You didn't mention what lens you shot with; maybe an 800mm from far away? ;)

Posted by Jeremy Week on December 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM

Almost spot on Jeff, 840mm to be exact. I was happy to stay well clear of him.

Posted by Jesse Speer on December 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Great shot! Love everything about it really. Superb comp.

Posted by Dan Walters on December 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Great image! Love the light and the detail in the snake.

Posted by Stan Rose on December 19, 2009 at 10:59 AM

Scary!