Thanks for all the great comments! This python is my pet and only about 3.5 feet long and will not bite - I was safe the entire time! Personally I like my reflection in his eye...I had to crop it so tight because his tail is looped around him near his head and it looked horrible until I cropped it out...
Nicely done. Personally, I wish the reflection of the person wasn't in the eye -- but I'm sure you have otehr people telling you they like it -- so what do I know. I hate snakes -- but I have this morbid curiosity to capture them on film. During a recent trip to the zoo, I managed to capture a rattlesnake yawning -- the pictures weren't very good cauz I was kinda freaking out. Anyway -- good lighting, nice back and foregrounds. good composition with the snake. If the tongue had been out, now that would have added the icing to the cake. :-)
To be honest -- voting on thumbnail. hate snakes. don't want to see full-size. two extra points just 'cause I won't look at it. (would've gotten a 10 from me in the fear challenge.) I think I'm going to pass out now, it downloaded before i could finish commenting. *shudder* karmat
Awesome photo, This is one of my favorites for this challenge. Great color, excellent angle, it clearly shows it’s enormous size. Nice clear focus, I can actually see you in the snake’s eye. The green in the background and the brown on the ground give the feeling of a natural habitat. (I like it). 9
I'd be willing to bet money this one wins. Getting this close to a deadly snake (I'm assuming its deadly) and getting the colors just right, It deserves a: -9
Eeww. I don't like snakes too much, but this is an excellent composition with lovely depth of field and colors. I'm so sad you're in the photograph as a reflection in his eye :) The good news is that you could probably clone it out (afterwards) without too much trouble, and probably most people wont notice...
what can i say? this is an excellent image... great composition and subject material... I even *like* the reflection of the photographer in the snake's eye :) good shot! = 9 - jmsetzler
I really don't like snakes, but you captured this one about as well as I have seen. Good job! Composition10, Technical Aspects10, Meets Challenge10, Originality9, Average Score10, Autool.
Interesting perspective. I like the crop on the shot, although it would be nice to see a bit more of his head. I know it's hard sometimes though with the shots needing to be a specific dimesion for entry.
The detail of this is great and creates a photo that gathers a response from me (I'm afraid!). Would have worked well for the fear challenge, I bet. Is that your reflection in the eyes? You're braver than I am!
You've really pushed your limits on this one. The clarity, DOF, color and crop are all perfect. I like being able to see you in it's eye. It just adds to the whole picture:) = 10 Shiiizzzam
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