<< Previous Next >>

The Hunter II


The Hunter II
Photo Information
Copyright: Akif Aykurt (Raptorman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 12 N: 701] (7231)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-16
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 300 4.0L
Exposure: f/4, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-22 5:31
Viewed: 511
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Dice snake (Natrix tessellata) is a European non-venomous snake belonging to the family of Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae.


Brief description
Females are bigger than males. Maximum size is between 1.0-1.3 m long. The colour may vary from greyish green to brownish or almost black, with dark spots on the back. The belly is sometimes vividly coloured in yellow or orange, with black spots, very similar to a die, hence the name.


Biology
It feeds mainly on fish, though lives mainly nearby river streams or lakes. Sometimes it feeds also on amphibians like frogs, toads and tadpoles.
This snake is not venomous. As a defense it spreads a very bad smelling secretion from its cloaca. Another defence mechanism is tanatosis, meaning the snake is playing dead.
During the mating season (March-April-May) they congregate in large groups. Egg laying is usually in July and one clutch consists of 10-30 eggs. The young snakes hatch in early September.
Source : Wikipedia
izler, rousettus, uleko, meyerd, fiyo, vanderschelden, kaytan has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

  • Great 
  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 371] (1986)
  • [2008-07-22 5:40]

Üfff!!!
Bu ne Akif hocam hiç böylesi aklıma bile gelmezdi enfes bir poz olmuş çok keyifli ellerine sağlık. selamlar.

Selam Akif bey,
belgesel tadında olmuş..
Çok beğendim..
Tebrikler..

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-07-22 6:13]

Hello Akif,
Wow, the timing here is most impressive! Fabulous capture of this venomous Snake having caught a big meal for himself. ery nice light and excellent focus and sharp details.
TFS and regards, Ulla

  • Great 
  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2008-07-22 7:13]

Harika bir an fotoğrafı Akif bey, tebrikler.

wow, what a scene. apropriate moment.

  • Great 
  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 15 N: 172] (1094)
  • [2008-07-22 7:54]

Merhaba Akif,
Müthiş bir av yakalama sahnesi bu. İlk defa görüyorum. Elinize sağlık.
Hüseyin

Hello Akif,
Amazing content.
What strikes me most are two eyes; they are almost similar.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hi Akif,

great moment, captured perfectly. There are not many occasions for such interesting reportage but you seized your chance. What a fantastic result, Akif. I wholeheartedly agree with your species, its definitely N. tessellata.

best regards
Dietrich

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 68 N: 2512] (8287)
  • [2008-07-22 12:13]

Hello Akif,
What an exciting moment. There are little snakes in the water around my house, but I've never seen them with such a catch.
Excellent sharp photo in splendid colours. Great POV.
Regards,
Peter

vay vay vay
yırtıcı çeken her şeyi çeker dediğin lafını tam doğruluyor
seni yürekten kutluyorum.

Hi Akif,
Very nice and detailed capture of wildlife action. The picture has sharp details and nice natural colours.
TFS
Pekka

  • Great 
  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 51 N: 552] (2699)
  • [2008-07-22 16:11]

Hi Akif,
Wow! This is really a perfect timming!
You were very lucky to capture such a rare event. The sharpness and details are amazing, wonderful natural colours.
Well done
Lise

Hi Akif

What an unusual shot. I didn't know there were any land snakes that hunt fish. Great stuff.
Good composition and POV in this unusual setting.
Good sharpness and DOF.

Chris

harika bir zamanlama daha. enfis bir çekim, eline sağlık dostum, selamlar.

Muhteşem bir o an fotoğrafı.Kutlarım.

  • Great 
  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1264 W: 78 N: 874] (7918)
  • [2008-07-29 9:47]

merhaba akif
orjinal ve de tam bir vahşi yaşam fotoğrafı olmuş
av ve avcı çok net ve de detaylı
eline sağlık
selamlar
izler

Good capture akif.Congratulations.
Babujayan

  • Great 
  • krall Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 0 N: 55] (2226)
  • [2008-08-10 14:15]

Mukemmelll.. ..

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF