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10-JUL-2011 Goffen

6th Wanna play ? Goffen

THe Rock

We found our new pet about one meter off our veranda on the Rock. This is the only venomous snake in Norway, a Hoggorm. Not lethal for a grown man, but might kill our dog, Pinky.

So i made a snare of a pipe and some string, and carried him a few hundred meters from the house and released him unharmed. After this he was really eager to play. So i got quite a few shots of him with the head up high, ready for attack.


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David Williams19-Jul-2011 23:39
I think your pet would eat my praying mantis pet. The TC was a good choice for this shot for extra distance.
Shirley Haden19-Jul-2011 04:54
No focus trouble with your E-5! Spot on and you can see the direct look into the lens. I'm guessing if he were to strike you (if you were close enough) he'd have gone for the lens and cracked his fangs on it. HA! Nice shot of what not to keep as a pet.
Richdow aka Catman 18-Jul-2011 20:53
well done. resly a difficult shot.

Richard
Collin Baxter18-Jul-2011 20:45
Great shoot. Love the head only in focus. When you want to move this snake always think of which neighbour has been un-neighbourly to you.
Guest 18-Jul-2011 19:58
Mmh... this is a disquieting neighbor!
The play of in/out of focus makes the illusion of that the snake is coming out of the water.
Very effective!
endika
Guest 18-Jul-2011 19:57
Nice shot! Not a pet I would want in the house though!