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Don't disturb me!


Don't disturb me!
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Copyright: Tiberiu Sahlean (TiberiuSahly) Silver Note Writer [C: 6 W: 0 N: 13] (108)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-30
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8/6-72 ASPH., (digital)
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-30 23:56
Viewed: 455
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Natrix natrix - common grass snake.
This is one of the most common and wide-spread species of snakes in Europe and Romania. It is a semi-aquatic species that normally feeds on frogs, toads, frog larvae and fish. The color patterns are highly variable, ranging from brown and olive to green and lines along the back. An easily recognizable feature is the two yellowish or whitish half-moon shapes behind the head.
This is a non-venomous snake and a very timid species. It will always try to run when faced and if not left alone it will spread a bad-smelling secretion that discourages most predators. The last resort in case of danger is playing dead, turning with its belly up and with the tongue sticking out of its mouth.
Its length ranges from 80cm to 1,2m in the case of the natrix subspecies and even to 2m in case of the helvetica subspecies.
It can be found in a high range of habitats, most commonly near temporary or permanent water pools, lakes or ponds, but it has been also reported in rocky areas and sand dunes (Danube Delta). It can climb to over 1000m in altitude.
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Hi Tiberiu,
Very nice shot of this beauty. DOF is wonderful, also the sharpness. Well done and TFS.
Nasit

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  • nkasot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 372 W: 0 N: 38] (183)
  • [2008-03-31 3:25]
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Hello Tiberiu,
Perfec shot of this beautiful Grass snake with superb details. TFS.
Greetings,
Nazım

Salut Sahly!
Foarte frumoasa fotografia, un pov destul de reusit, soarele cam aiurea dar merge ( :D )... na, poza e faina.
Cu bine,
Iulian

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 51 N: 475] (2048)
  • [2008-03-31 22:39]

Hello,

Just marking for now!
be back later. :)

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