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Common Dwarf Snake #2 for *Bob*


Common Dwarf Snake #2 for *Bob*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-11
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-II, Turkish Herpetofauna-II, Dedications 2008 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-16 12:31
Viewed: 901
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eirenis modestus (Common Dwarf Snake) [in Turk. Uysal Yılan] #2 (A Portrait of a female)

Today, I would like to dedicate this shot to one of our Great Nature Photographer friends, Bob Shannon (eqshannon) who reached 20,000 pts today! for his great contribution to TN and us, Congratulations Bob! Thanks for all everything 10000 times:-). Hoping you can like this!

TFL!
Cheers,

Bayram

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Eirenis (Dwarf Snakes) is a genus of snake in the Colubridae (Whip Snakes) family. It contains approximately 20 species that most of them are found in Anatolia and are endemics to there or Middle East region. They are have a secretive lifestyle and due to this lifestyle the biologies of these non-venomous, docile snakes remains fairly unknown. They are usualy found under stones and most are active in a short period (sometimes 3-4 weeks) of the year. They generaly prefer low temperatures (during the months of April & May) with some exceptions like Eirenis coronella (Crowned Dwarf Snake, that this species is the southernmost representative of the genus, with the highest resistance to high temperatures and aridity).

In my shot the Common Dwarf Snake (Eirenis modestus) is seen. Its range includes the W and Medirettanean regions of Turkey plus some Greek islands along the coast of Anatolia including Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Alzonisi in the Fournoi group, Leros, Kalymnos and Symi).

Adult snakes reaches up to 60cm, including tail, but usually smaller. A small, graceful pencil-thin snake with the head poorly differentiated from the body and round pupils. Back scales smooth. Upper parts uniform grey, grey-yellow to sandy brown, the centre of the scales lighter than their edges. Top of head with a large dark blotch enclosing a pair of light spots or an often zig-zag light transverse stripe just behind the eyes A dark crescent-shaped band on the neck that is separated from the head blotch by a light band and has an often light border behind. Belly scales whitish to light grey with a strong gloss. Back scales in 17 rows at mid-body.

It is found in dry places with sparse vegetation including both fallow and cultivated land and also wooded places, where it tends to occur in the drier areas. Shelters under stones and in rock crevices and several may sometimes be found together. Active especially at twilight but may occasionally be seen in shady places, such as in thickets, during the day. Quite slow and not very shy. Hunts actively for invertebrates and eats especially spiders, but also centipedes, insects, scorpions and small lizards. Lays 3-8 elongated relatively large eggs, 31-38mm long. Newly hatched young are up to 12cm long.

References:

1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
3. Schmidler, J. F. (1993). Systematics and Phylogeny of the eirenis-modestus-complex in south Anatolia (Serpentes, Colubridae). Spixiana, 1611, 79-96
4. Atatür, M. K & Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition), Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp.
5. Baran, I. & Atatür, M. K. (1998). Turkish Herpetofauna (Amphibians & Reptiles). Ministry of Environment, Ankara. 214 pp.
6. Arnold, N.E. (1978). A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe.Collins, London, UK, 288 pp.
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-10-16 12:37]

Hello Bayram,
This is a very good and detailed shot. Wonderful colors you managed here. Thanks for posting.
Regards Siggi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-10-16 12:46]

Hello Bayram, my friend and neighbour!
A fine capture of a the head of aDwarf Snake taken from afine POV with excellent sharpness and set in a fine composition with an OOF natural BG.
Nice to see you back in action on TN!
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-10-16 13:06]

Merhaba Bayram hocam işinizin bir parçası olması sanırım ayrı bir keyif zor pozisyonda iyi görüntülemişsiniz ellerinize sağlık.

Merhaba Bayram

A reasonable shot of this small snake.
Good composition and sharpness around the head.
Great note as usual. TFS

Chris

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-16 14:06]

Hi Bro,

Nice to see you posting on a daily basis again. A good way to congratulate Bob on his accomplishment of 20,000 points. Another nice shot of this Dwarf Snake. Wonderful colors and details of the face. I like the setting.

Jane

Hareket halinde çok güzel bir makro hocam vücudun arka kısmındaki kıvrılan vücut üzerindeki harkeketlilik kareye çok güzel yansımış. Baş detayları mükemmel. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-16 15:12]

Hi Bayram,it seem the same of the your last post,excellent portrait and top quality pic,very very nice and brave work..ehehhe..have a nice day my friend,Luciano

Byaram hocam nefis olmuş. Detaylar, renkler ve derinlik çok hoş duruyor.
Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Bayram,
Very good close-up capture of this Common Dwarf Snake. You could almost tell that there is an impression in his face. Good POV and composition, effective DOF and sharp interesting details.
TFS
Pekka

Hello Bayram,
Bright image full of natural light. Very good focus with an appropriate shallow depth of field, isolating the head very well and generating a lot of depth in your 2D.
TFS
Annick

Dayi first class! sanki monitorden cikacak:) Eline saglik.
Merih

I am honored and humbled that you would do this Bayram. It is indeed a surprise. I am caught off guard...Of course your images combined with your extensive knowledge of these creatures is well known...and even if you tried to take a bad picture I do not think it would work...thanks you so VERY much!
Bob

hello bayram,
this is a fine dediaction to a fine member of tn, i am sure that bob is going to like it. liked the details of the head and the way you have composed the shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hello Bayram

A beautiful dedication to our Bob.
The focus and DOF is excellent,you really have brought us into the realm of the snake.
Excellent eye detail and contact.I sometimes see snakes with eyes like this that appear a little cloudy and others that have bright eyes.
Very well composed in the frame.
The lighting and colours are very good.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-10-16 20:37]

Hi Bayram,
Another fine image of the Common Dwarf Snake but I like the previous one more. However very neat and sharp image with clear details and perfect light management. I like the natural setting and surrounding. Excellent DOF, POV and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-10-16 21:09]

Hello Bayram,

I like the position ofthe snake with its head leaning on that plant. As you have chosen well the DOF reptiles head is dhown sharply and even fine scales can be observed.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hil ittle bro Bayram,

another shot from the same snake as yesterday.
Also a nice pov and good of details.
We have only 23 differnt snakes in the Netherlands and they stand all on the red list.
I have one photographed and posted this one soon.

Gert

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-10-17 2:20]

Merhaba Bayram hocam, yine nefis bir aksiyon makrosu. Başın arkasında kalan vücutta hareket çok iyi hissediliyor. Baştaki detaylar ise çalışma yapmak için ideal:) elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Ciao Bayram, an other splendid portrait of beautiful snake with wonderful eye, good colors and fantastic details, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Bayran Hocam geri dönmüşsünüz. Çok sevindim. Nefis bir uysal yılan karesi olmuş. detaylar harika. elinize sağlık.
Nazım

Hi Bayram
I am glad to see you on TN again. It is a very good decision ;-) Nice portrait of intersting species of snake. Nice diagonal composition. I also like the shallow DOF
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-10-17 9:55]

Hello Bayram, from where you get these snakes from. Excellent work and beautiful presentation. Ganesh

Merhaba canim kardesim.
Durusu pek de uysal bir yilana benzemiyor...Cok guzel bir pozunu yakaladin.Detaylar ve goruntu mukemmel olmus. Fotografin isik ve dogal ortamda cekilmis olmasi senin mesleginde ne kadar cok basarili oldugunun bir ornegidir. Kompozisyon ve bilgiler de harika...Paylasim icin tesekkurler...En icten sevgilerimle.
Leyla.

Kodiang
October 18, 2008

Hello Bayram. The natural blurry background here is really pleasing in this excellent focus on the eye. Top class post and well done. Best regards. Jusni

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-18 4:05]

Hello Bayram,
First I am soooo happy you are back posting. Excellent image of this snake and a nice dedication. Thank you too for the great notes Bayram.
Rick

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-10-18 15:26]

Hi Geckoman,
what an excellent shot.
The composition is great.
Nice notes and a brilliant dedication to Bob.

Well done Bayram!
Joe

hello Bayram

in your last critique to my image i read that one of your dedicated shots war removed...

i missed this one from you dedicated to Bob my mentor in TN,
Bob (eqshannon) helped me alot in my biggining in TN

if i compare this image with your previous one Bayram,
i love this one much more (even if i don't love the subject),
i love this one much more beacuase of the green vegetation
on the image, TFS

Asbed

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2008-10-26 6:11]

hello Bayram,
Not being really a snake-fan, I must admit that they are quite photogenic animals. For this shot you made a very nice composition with the focus especially on head and eye. I like the way the snake is coming out of the blurred vegetation, what makes the picture very pleasant.
Un grand merci
Anne

Merhaba Hocam,
Harika bir kare olmuş, hareket çok güzel hissediliyor. Elinize sağlık.
Saygılar, Naşit.

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