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Grass snake

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Posted by David Sewell on January 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Grass snake
Inspired in part by Brett's recent adder posting, here is a snake from last summer from me. At the time I took it I rejected posting it in favour of one where I had both a lower pov and a tongue flick, However, looking at this one again I decided I still liked it enough to share it. Roll on spring!

David

Nikon D200, 150mm Sigma, 250iso, 1/50th @ f11
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 21, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Hi David, in favour of the nits you already mention as it doesn't sit quite as well in the frame as others you have posted with stronger composition. Also there seems to be a little bit of movement blur, fortunately the detail is still all there to enjoy. Another nice encounter and I can see you in it's eye. I look forward to more encounters this year.. Thanks for sharing.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on January 21, 2010 at 10:56 AM
You are right Brett - I see I was wearing my bush hat that day :biggrin:

David
Posted by John Chapman on January 21, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Hi David, nice shot. Have you got a method in photographing snakes? I have seen plenty of Adders in the past but I have never tried taking a picture. :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on January 21, 2010 at 12:24 PM
As Andy A will confirm they give me the heebejeebe's.
Nice shot ,nits covered apart from the wisp of hair in the mouth.
Posted by Ian Mason on January 21, 2010 at 1:53 PM
I'm glad you shared this one. D'you know, I've never even seen either a grass snake or an adder :rolleyes:
Posted by Fran French on January 21, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Nits covered, but still a very nice image David! Well done.

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on January 21, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Lovely,well detailed close up,very nice :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Andy Gregory on January 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Great portrait of something I have only seen once before and that was swimming in a canal!
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Posted by Maggie Campbell on January 21, 2010 at 4:52 PM
I would be very happy with this David. It certainly beats the tiddler I got last year! :wavey: :smile:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on January 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Nits covered David but much better than anything I've got on this subject (note to self: must try some snake shots). Good attempt.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 22, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Very nice David



got to agree roll on spring :smile:
Posted by Philip Newman on January 22, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Super close up and detail.

Posted by David Taylor on January 23, 2010 at 7:03 AM
BIF with plenty of detail. I like it a lot. :smile:

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Posted by Paul Hobson on January 23, 2010 at 5:34 PM
great macro study

Paul

www.paulhobson.co.uk