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In The Jungle? *
by GeraldH
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16-SEP-2005 GeraldH

1st
In The Jungle? *
by GeraldH

Nope. In the zoo.

Green Tree Python
Morelia viridis

Canon EOS 10D
1/60s f/5.6 at 117.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 06-Jun-2006 01:16
Very nice shot. If the nose was in focus, it would be perfect. dave.
Rod 01-Jun-2006 08:32
Do Boa's have teeth Guest?
Guest 30-May-2006 09:26
Great shot! The detail of the skin textures is superb and the eyes are just amazing.
But I must agree with the comment on the nose being in focus... I think the DOF is just the right size for the nose and the eyes to be in it if it was just a litle bit to the front. It would make your eyes folow from the nose to the eyes of the snake, because now my eyes are drawn towards the tip of the head (I hope I make sence )

p.s. @ Gerald, no this boa is too small to choke a man, but it can pack a strong bite because of the lenght of the teeth :)
ctfchallenge29-May-2006 03:00
Glad I'm not a mouse...
This guy's stare is magnetic. Excellent shot!
ctfchallenge28-May-2006 10:23
Thanks, Jano, Paul, David, Mary Anne, RK, Rod and Reddi. Sorry for causing confusion with the title, Reddi. I wish this was a wildlife shot (or better not? This python is not poisonous and not too big but I wonder whether it would be strong enough to choke a man.) -Gerald
Rod 26-May-2006 11:11
Well done Gerald this is great mate:-) The side lighting creating a great skin texture & some mood. I don't mind the oof nose as the focal point for me is the texture on its bonce:-) Goodun Gerald:-)
ctfchallenge26-May-2006 01:54
Excellent capture...wish the nose and mouth were in focus. -RK
ctfchallenge25-May-2006 21:39
Great capture, and the lighting adds to the drama. Well done, Gerald.
--Mary Anne
Guest 25-May-2006 21:34
I love how the shallow dof focuses the eye on the snakes eyes. Captures the texture of the skin very well too. Another fantastic entry Gerald.

David.
ctfchallenge25-May-2006 15:37
This is toooo cool! Great job. you all are getting me motivated to get busy on this. I have a whole weekend starting now up in Georgian Bay, CA to get something.. Paul(pbates)
janewigginsphotography25-May-2006 15:13
GREAT SHOT Gerald!!! jano