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Don't Tread On Me!
Don't Tread On Me!
Sammie


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Challenge: Independence (Basic Editing III*)
Camera: Canon EOS-10D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Location: Rural Rio Grande County in Colorado
Date: Jul 10, 2005
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/180
Galleries: Emotive, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 11, 2005

 Editing:Crop, darken highlights, levels, slight saturation adjustment, more levels, slight noise removal, resize, unsharp mask, save for web.

The rattlesnake was almost the symbol of American Independence rather than the Bald Eagle. Here is a link to read all about it:

Don't Tread On Me

This snake was crawling on the road, very slowly, while my husband and I were driving around looking for a picture for Family. I think it must have just eaten something as it was stretching its mouth out like it was trying to get it back into place after swallowing something. It wasn't in any hurry to crawl anywhere, so I got out of the car and stood a safe distance away and took some pictures at 220mm. It seemed very independent - almost to the point of defiance - so I decided to put it in the challenge. It is the first time I took a picture of a rattlesnake, I'm surprised I had the "guts" to get out of the car and take a picture as I generally am not a snake fan. Usually snakes crawl away quite quickly - I think this one must have been so full after eating that it could barely move. It was mad, though - kept shaking it's rattle.

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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 07/24/2005 10:31:05 AM
I love reading the descriptions after a challenge. This is a great shot, and I find it even better, knowing the situation under which you took it. YOU GO GIRL!! Nice lighting and perspective. I'm intrigued by the fact that it's almost that yin and yang with shadow to the left and light to the right. Very cool. The overall composition is simple and uncluttered. Much like how a snake lives his life. (Oh wow, I'm getting way too deep here).

You've got more nerve than me. Reptiles??? NO thanks - give me something with fur any day.
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Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 07/24/2005 09:33:49 AM
Sammie, ya beat me by 8, wonderful fun. Great having lunch with ya last week. Van
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED
 07/21/2005 11:34:13 PM
I'd prefer for a greater depth of field but maybe it is safer to stay where you were. The reference in your title is good and the low angle of light adds some nice dimension. Overall, framed well with nice curves. Nice job.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 07/20/2005 10:37:16 AM
Great idea. Which there was more dof in the tail particularly.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 07/19/2005 08:32:01 PM
Great shot..I like the rattlesnake against the texture of the pebbles..good use of dof and lighting..the sinuous shape draws the eye inward.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM
 07/18/2005 08:09:54 PM
Yeah he sure looks like that flag, doesn't he? Great shot. (7)
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Panasonic DC-G9
Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro
 07/18/2005 10:22:25 AM
Wow you got pretty close to him!
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 07/17/2005 03:01:24 AM
woot for metallica :D
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Nikon D5000
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 07/17/2005 12:06:57 AM
wow! is this real? nice late afternoon light.
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