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Emerald Boa

Silently Waiting

32 total reviews

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

Comment Written 03-Jan-2021

reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

My sincere thanks to the Committee for this honor ~ Steve

Comment from Renate-Bertodi

horrid creature so I had to chose it, coloured as the leaves. Imagine, gaily traipsing round the greenery and that thing is hiding there, safe in the knowledge of its instinctive camouflage. However did you get that photograph? Gives me cold shudders.

Comment Written 01-May-2020

reply by the author on 01-May-2020

Thank you for your review Renate-Bertodi. I took this picture at the National Aquarium in Baltimore MD USA. It was behind glass and I zoomed in for a close up do to the beautiful emerald green color. I don't like snakes either. Yet how naturally beautifully colored. Thank you again ~ Steve

reply by Renate-Bertodi on 01-May-2020

well done, I suppose the difference between a second hand mobile phone and a good camera!!! One day... Renate.

reply by the author on 01-May-2020

Yes indeed. That was the main reason I went from an iPhone7 to an iPhone11. The camera is far superior. I was worth the money in my opinion.

Comment from Brady Nielson

Hey Steve!
Even though I am not a huge fan of snakes haha, this image is really eye catching! The scaley body of the boa is well photographed and shows up nicely. The dark contrast is great and makes for an excellent presentation. Good luck, this is beautiful!

Comment Written 29-Apr-2020

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020

Thanks a lot Brady. I'm no fan of snakes either. I feel very bold as long as they are behind glass. Thank you for your review and very generous rating. I took this photo at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD. ~ Steve

Comment from Browncat

I'm glad you showed the boa's eye, because that's the most interesting feature of your fine photo. Gorgeous green colors, and the neck section adds extra movement and interest.

Comment Written 29-Apr-2020

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020

Thank you so much for your review and comments Browncat ~ Steve

Comment from Susan F. M. T.

Steve
A beautiful close up picture
that gives me the "Willie's" I have a horror of Snakes like many others. He/She is a beautiful creature curled up in the grass matching it's scaly skin. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
S as child, I lived in Southern Rhodesia for four years. My mother found me aged 3yrs. sitting on the back door step clutching a baby Puff Adder & stretching it between my tiny hands....my mother screamed & as luck would have it I let go ...the snake slithered off & I lived to tell the tale!!!
Susan

Comment Written 29-Apr-2020

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020

Oh my goodness Susan. It is amazing that as a little girl you were playing with a baby Puff Adder! Thank goodness your mother came just in time. What a story. Thank you so much for your review Susan. I too am not fond of snakes yet this one seemed so beautiful in its own way. I don't think I would have admired it so much if it wasn't behind glass lol. Thank you so much Susan. I hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy ~ Steve

Comment from Monica Morrell

Wow I am not a fan of Cobras but wow in detail. I can practically count the scales on this guy. Excellent color, focus, and exposure.
A great contest entry.
I have to say I do see a dragon in this image LOL
I like dragons better than cobra's (cause they aren't real.) hahaha

Comment Written 28-Apr-2020