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Carpet Python


Carpet Python
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1842 W: 109 N: 4256] (14119)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-27
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS, Canon 12x zoom 36-432mm equivalent
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Australian Reptiles and Frogs, North-east New South Wales [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-01-16 5:41
Viewed: 1532
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Carpet Python (Morelia spilota spp mcdowelli), a highly variable python that is distributed over much of southeastern, southwestern and northern Australia. The species is thought by some authorities to actually represent several distinct species as and this colour form is sometimes known as the Eastern Carpet Python.
They live in moist eucalypt forest and rainforest where they prey on small mammals and lizards. They are usually terrestrial but can climb trees with ease and some prefer to rest in arboreal perches. They grow to a maximum recorded size of 4 metres, but this one was about 2.5 m long.
Some individual like this will allow you to approach quite close and show no fear or response, other individuals will his and strike without warning, so caution is always advisable. As with all pythons, they don’t have fangs, but they do have teeth and can inflict a painful bite.
Taken in Dorrigo National Park.
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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-01-16 8:37]

Great photo, good detail and focus. Like the way you have captured the movement of the snake, well done and TFS. Dean.

Hello Chris
Sorry, no time for a decent critique today, but I like the picture very much :)

//The BG is a bit busy, but I like the framing and details here//

Hi Chris,
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are good. Good POV and framing.
Thanks for posting, Have a great week.

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  • Libor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 176 W: 1 N: 25] (1101)
  • [2006-01-16 15:16]

wauuu very nice shot
nice details,colors,POV,sharp
Well done

Hi Chris,
Fantastic shot. Wild python, this is a rare catch. Excellent composition, colors and sharpness. Is it you in the eye?

Very well composed head-shot Chris. Excellent sharpness, detail, color, DOF and light.
I like the eyes reflection I see of the camera guy ;-) So far, I've only shot these "dangerous" guys through glass. Hats off to ya! Well done.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2006-01-18 20:03]

Excellent. The eye looks like a water drop.
Thank you, Chris.
Sorry, I have no time these days to write complete comments.

"Whatever happiness is in the world
has arisen from a wish for the welfare of others;
whatever misery there is has arisen from indulging selfishness."
~ Buddhist Proverb ~

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-01-19 0:00]

Excellent pose! Focus is so clear!
Very nice!
Great shot!
Thanks,
Dave

I am guessing here, that this was one of the individuals that showed no fear and went about his daily routine without hissing or striking Chris!

Details, colors, lighting, and POV are captured well in this composition.

Great job, thank you!

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