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Adder (Vipera berus)


Adder (Vipera berus)
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Copyright: Brett Lewis (Natrix) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 22] (80)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-21
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 300D REBEL, Sigma 105mm macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-08 4:58
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Adder (Vipera berus)

Sadly still subjected by humans to persecution, the adder or northern viper has a shy and retiring nature.

Our only venomous native snake, adder are unlikely to bite unless handled or severely provoked.

The plight of the adder has been of increasing concern to Britain's herpetologists in recent years. In response to this members of the Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group (KRAG) have initiated the 'Adders in Decline Project'. The project aims to raise conservation awareness for this species in the county and a number of sites have been selected to allow close monitoring of populations.

The adder is readily distinguished from the grass snake. Adder have a stout body characteristic of vipers and a distinctive zigzag stripe.

Females are usually brown with a darker brown stripe, males tend to have a greyish silver background colour and a bold black zigzag.

There is a great deal of colour variation and all black (melanic) examples are known to occur in Kent. Occasionally the zigzag stripe is entirely absent in melanistic specimens.

Adder are not evenly distributed across the county. They have a close association with calciferous grassland in Kent.

(Note: Border and text added in PS).
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Hello Brett,
Superb shot! Though we have many adders here it's not easy to spot them. They are very shy of people. I guess they have few good reasons.
What I like most about this picture is POV and very well chosen DOF. Framing works great too. Apart from that colours are really nice and whole picture is very clear and sharp. I like it!
Welcome to TN. With such pictures for start I think people will very much enjoy your portfolio. I hope you will enjoy galleries of others too. It seems you have some experience in photography which you could share with others. That's what TN is all about.
Cheers,
Monika

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1148 W: 254 N: 2555] (11565)
  • [2006-07-08 5:46]

Hi Brett,

Very good shot of this adder with an excellent POV and good DOF,like the composition a lot,TFS,

Paul

Nice shot more over I like snakes

Bellissimo primo piano del muso della vipera, complimenti!

Ciao.
Franco

Brett,

Excellent Lighting displayed in your pic. The Composition, DOF, OOF BG, POV, Sharpness and detail of the subject are all great!

I have been considering to purchase a Sigma macro lense. Can you recommend any as I see you have been using one to take this pic. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2082 W: 216 N: 3759] (12474)
  • [2006-07-08 8:28]

Fantastic shot, Brett! I love both the picture and the animal. You really caught it well: colors are superb, lighting is perfect, great DOF and POV. All-in-all a magnificent shot.
A big Bravo, TFS and wellcome to TN
Horia

As others have stated, excellent shot. The POV, DOF and the warm caste are perfect for this little adder.
TFS

Chris

Sadly, yes we have to protect them but like most species of snake, they end up short life. Nice DOF and color composition.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-07-08 13:13]

Hello Brett

An amazing shot beautifully framed and presented with useful notes.The detail and lighting are exquisite.TFS

Rob

Hello Brett,
excellent capture. Great composition and nice sharp details. Excellent DoF too. Very well done. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

Nice capture Brett,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition. Good framing and presentation.

Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Superb photo!
Superb adder!

Alex

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