The Bluff

Ophidiaphobia-The fear of snakes

 

I don't know about snakes in planes, but I can tell you that there are plenty in Costa Rica. This fantastic looking snake is called a Parrot Snake (Leptophis ahaetulla). It can be found throughout southern Mexico, Central America, and Argentina. Althought this snake looks dangergerous it is a rear fanged snake and is mildly venomous. It is common for this snake to rear up in a poised strike, when really it's bluffing. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.

 

Paul :)

Perfect focus. Perfect timing.

 

Congrats.

Wonderful shot.

 

Cheers.

wonderful shot, very sharp.

This is an awsome attack shot, looks like he is coming through my screen. The inside of the mouth is very detailed. well done.

Extremely nice shot!

Since this is a critique forum, I guess a smaller aperature would have helped focus more of the snake. I'm amazed you got his face and mouth so clearly!

 

Fantastic shot! I personally love the dop....focuses the eye on the important part! Head is sharp as a tack, colors wonderful, composition great. Bravo!

One of the best snake shots I have ever seen. Congrats.

Beautiful DOF and your timing was impeccable!

Wow! Amazing image. One of the best, congratulations Paul

Has a nice 3D affect. Love the color.

Sorry...that's incredible...7\7...Best Photo ever haha... I am serious. Excellent Job!!

Great Photo!

Una imagen verdaderamente sorprendente. Mis felicitaciones por la foto..., y el valor ;-)

An excellent shot with an impressive clarity and a phenomenal progressive lost of focus . Congratulation.

Wonderful shot.

Excellent capture and focus.

Really, Really Nice!

I can guarantee you there's nothing to put your finger on, as this is a real image and nothing fake about it. If you really knew there was something artificial about the image, I'm sure you could've figured it out by now.

 

Paul :)

Excellent!

I admire that you could capture a shot like this. I would have been running as fast as I could the other way. Uggg...I hate snakes...but you sure have captured this perfectly. Great job. Leanna:O)

this photo leaves me speechless...................................

 

~trish~

I like my own rattlesnake shot (stop by if you want to see), but yours is fantastic. I think you should call this one "Zorro" for the body position! Of course perfect focus/execution on the head, this is a remarkable image, bravo!

Excellent photo. Congratulations!

WOW! I definately would not have been able to hold she camera steady. Even if he is bluffing. Great shot!