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Wagler's Pit Viper


Wagler's Pit Viper
Photo Information
Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 482 W: 90 N: 1823] (6266)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-13
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm F/2.8 L IS USM, CF Extrime IV 8 GB
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-21 5:05
Viewed: 889
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Todays post is from rain forest area called Baco, located on island Borneo. This green snake was resting on the tree without any movement. It was really nice experience to see this guy in the wild :) I made few shots and leaved this guy alone.

I was 6m from this snake with my big 400mm lens on tripod. I made crop from original file for better composition and focus on the head...

**Thanks Ivan for ID**
uleko, mala-zaba, tomszat, Rolf, angela926, Adanac has marked this note useful
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2008-08-21 6:35]
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Hej Ralf,
A great capture of a Wagler's Pit Viper. (it took a while to ID it.
It is the only species of poisonous snake in Bako. The venom is haemotoxic. Good job you were six meters away!Superb colours and sharpness of the head.
TFS/Hälsningar,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-08-21 6:54]

Hello Ralf,
WOw, I'm glad you didn't go too close to this one! Brilliant shot with sharp focus on the head. The colours are terrific and I like your composition!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

Wow, look what threaten! The composition, POV, the DOF, everything is wonderful. I love your photo.
TFS,
Eric

Hi Ralf,
wow, excellent shot, perfect focus and amazing colours, it's dynamic and static at the same time! (not sure how to explain it better, hope you know what i mean). I like the rectangular crop,
great work,
TFS & regards,
Tomasz

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-08-21 11:14]

Hi Ralf,

Good thing you didn't get any closer! The head is marvelous. I never saw a snake with such lovely colors. This is the first time I have seen a Wagler's Pit Viper. Thanks for the introduction.

Jane

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2008-08-21 11:19]

Hello Ralf
Excellent shot!
TFS
Rolf

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  • Loro Silver Note Writer [C: 8 W: 0 N: 42] (557)
  • [2008-08-21 23:15]

An excellent composition.

Amazing shot! Absolutely great colours, pov and dof
Great composition too!
Tfs
Ilias

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-08-25 8:18]

hello ralf
probably its dangerous but excitement capture
i like POV, colours, light and details
TFS
regards
izler

Hello Ralf,
Great close up shot, amazing vivid colors, excellent sharpness and depth of field, nice composition and pov, nice pose.
Angela

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-11-08 19:01]

Hello Ralf,
Great portrait of this splendid species, with wonderful exposure and focus giving us a crisp and clear image to view, thank you Ralf.
Rick

Hi Ralf
I missed this.
Great to see this species which I guess is new to TN.
Good choice of of DOf to focus on the head, leaving the rest of the snake blending into the background. Great sharpness.

Chris

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