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Forked Tongued Beauty for *INGRID*


Forked Tongued Beauty for *INGRID*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5083 W: 178 N: 12358] (33729)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-16
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D-5000, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 400, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Herpetofauna-II, Bayram's Dedications-III [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-27 0:35
Viewed: 280
Favorites: 1 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Telescopus fallax (Common Cat Snake or Cat-eyed Snake) [in Turk. Kedi Gözlü Yılan]

Today, another portrait shot of this elegant, good climber -to trees- but predominantly terrestrial -not arboreal- snake from different POV with its semi-sticked out tongue.

Yesterday, Ingrid (ingridshaul) has asked me some questions on the nomination differences of the snake genera, how can count the head plates and my photographing site. I think that i replied her some questions under her beautiful Eagle Owl shot. The nomination differences (English ones) is a common issue as is in all taxa since these names generally based on the geographical location and human culture where the animal lived. Therefore, our scientists generally prefer to use their scientific names in all cases. On the counting scales/plates, you have to look from a proper POV Ingrid:) May be this POV is better for counting the symmetric head plates. However, if you wish to count the body scales, especially around the mid-body ones which are very important pholidotic (scale/plate features) characteristics in classification of snakes, may be you need use a stereo-microscope since these ones are very small. Hope these info for useful for you MF!

With this explanation, I would like to dedicate this elegant, predominantly terrestrial (not arboreal) beauty to Ingrid in thanks for her kind interest to my shots and her meticulous comments/critiques! Hope you like this tribute MF!

TFL and Have a nice day!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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striking closeup, greetings MF Ori

Bayram hocam yine süper ve harika bir makro. Dil cok guzel durmuş:)
Elinize sağlık.

really a different snake. thank you for sharing.

Merhaba MF Bayram
here the light is very good and the output an exceptional in colours and details, very good portrait, different also very good approach of subject!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-10-27 1:55]

It's very strange for a woman receive as gift a snake..eheh..beautiful close-up my friend,impressive sharpness and very nice reflection light on the head.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Bayram bey selamlar,
Başarılı bir yılan portresi ...
Bakış açınız, renk ve detayları mükemmel güzellikte.
Yılanın gözü, kedi gözüne benziyor ama; renkler, pulları ile çok uyumlu...
Emeğinize sağlık,
Seyfi

Hi Bayram,

Yes! you're hipnotized this snake! ... I'm sure!

Awesome approach!

TFS

Jesús

Great macro capture of the snake with wonderful details of its body textures, Bayram MF! The sharpness is crisp and the POV is well done. The DOF is superbly managed and the colors are perfectly natural.

Very well done.

best,
Paras

A lovely dedication, Big Bro!
Very shrp, I love the details on display here!
Goldy

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-27 3:35]

Hello MF Bayram.
Lovely dedication to our frind Ingrid,
Incredible close up. Your framing really complements this fellow. Great sharpness, very good colours and focus.
Best regards Siggi

Hi Bayram

Cool details on this lovely snake. I must come back to Turkey in summer next time, so we can go reptile hunting :)
Good composition and sharpness.

Chris

Bayram
Great capture, lovely colors and details of this wonderful snake!
Horia

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-10-27 5:24]

Merhaba Bayram,

Again a magnificent macro, congratulations. Extraordinary details with some top colors. Thank you for your group members joined. It is an honor for me.
Have a good week,
Adrian

Bayram merhaba,
Çok etkileyici bir portre olmuş bu defa.Işık kullanımı ve zamanlama harika.Emeklerine sağlık.
Bi slavên germ.
Dûrzan

Fantastica imagen de este reptil captado con todo detalle , el ojo ,la lengua todo perfecto
felicidades
Buen trabajo
un saludo

Ciao Bayram. The perfect portrait! I'm happy ...cause of my nick..... Good gift for Ingrid with an amazing dynamic macro shot!

Roberto.

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 1002] (5396)
  • [2009-10-27 6:09]

Hello Baratom Bayram!
Excellent portrait of this Snake!Congratulations, have a nice Day!

Bayram
Wonderful colors and lovely details.
Your snake is great!
Mariana

Merhaba Bayram,

Outstanding close-up with excellent details & POV.

Very well done & TFS.

Salam & regards

Umar

Dayi selamlar. Bu foto da super olmus. sanki monitordan firlaycak gibi canli duruyor. catalli dili harika yakalamissin.
Eline saglik.
Mel

Bayram hocam. Bu bakış açısından da olukça harika olmuş. Bir usta elinden çıktığı belli oluyor. Emeğinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla hocam.
Özgür

Hello MF Bayram,
another fantastic portrait of the Common Cat Snake, outstanding sharpness with fine detail, splendid colours in a very pleasing close composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-10-27 12:12]

Hello Bayram,
A photo in great quality. Everything in this photo looks superb: sharpness, details, colours, DOF, BG, composition, POV.... Wonderful!
Best regards,
Peter

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  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 179 W: 0 N: 298] (1165)
  • [2009-10-27 12:50]

Hello Bayram
le tue foto sono incredibili come sempre ed ogni volta riesci a meravigliarci nuovamente con qualcosa di particolare e ben studiato. Spettacolare la messa a fuoco centrata sulla testa del Telescopus che lo mette in risalto dando tridimensionalità alla cornice. I dettagli e la luce sono sensazionali: colpiscono per la loro particolarità i colori e le squame del rettile che hai ritratto in maniera fedelissima alla realtà quasi come che si possa toccare. Thanks
Livio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-10-27 13:18]

Hi Bayram. This is such a fine close up of this Snake. Taken with fine detail and natural colours. We can see all ofthe markings on the skin. Well taken TFS.
Nick..

Ciao Bayram, an other fantastic portrait of this wonderful snake, fine details, good natural colors and superb sharpness, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-10-27 22:52]

Günaydin Dostum Bayram!
A fine close-up of the head to the Cat-eyed Snake taken from a great POV to show details of the eyes and tips of the forked tongue with excellent sharpness against a nice contrasting BG.
Thanks and all the best,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-10-28 3:31]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
real nice view with its forked tongue. The patterns on its head is so lovely and crispy.
Well presented and such a great close up.

regards,
Foozi

Dear Bayram,

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND YOUR CHARMING DEDICATION!

teşekkür ederim,

Thanks, my friend
best wishes
Ingrid

Bayram buna dun yazamamistim.. kacirmayim:). gercekten cok tatli durmus ama burda..
yaramaz cocukarin dil cikardigi gibi durmus:)
eline ve emegine saglik. hepimizden selamlar..
Leyla.

hello Bayram

another of your snake portrait great photos,
fine POV and the way it is framed, fine focus
great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2009-11-11 7:57]
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Bu sevvimli gözüküyor,içimden kafasını okşamak geldi nedense:)Gözler çok canlı,kadraj da mükemmel olmuş.
Selamlar,ellerine sağlık..

Merhaba Hocam,
Ya dilini çıkarırken, ya da geri çekerken çok güzel yakalamışsınız, paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılarımla, Naşit.

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