Facing my strongest Fear
Snake around the neck28 total reviews
Comment from Reuven Azachi
That was an encounter facing your strongest fear which yielded a very dramatic photograph. Converting the image into black and white and with your excellent skill in editing you were able to lighten up the snake, darken the background and hence magnify and focus on the very image of your nightmare. I cannot tell with any certainty whether the background in this composition or the light and shades thereof are original or not, however they certainly adds to the drama and the haunting fears it beholds. I would bring more balance to this composition by letting the tail of the snake emerge from its dark shadow by widening the angle of the flood light to the left side of the frame. Overall, it's an evocative composition dominated by the singularity of an awesome snake. I like it.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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That was an encounter facing your strongest fear which yielded a very dramatic photograph. Converting the image into black and white and with your excellent skill in editing you were able to lighten up the snake, darken the background and hence magnify and focus on the very image of your nightmare. I cannot tell with any certainty whether the background in this composition or the light and shades thereof are original or not, however they certainly adds to the drama and the haunting fears it beholds. I would bring more balance to this composition by letting the tail of the snake emerge from its dark shadow by widening the angle of the flood light to the left side of the frame. Overall, it's an evocative composition dominated by the singularity of an awesome snake. I like it.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review. I am glad you like the photo
Comment from BrooklynMyra
I, too, have held a snake like this. They actually feel like silk. You've gotten the lighting just right. The snake really stands out with your daughter holding it.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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I, too, have held a snake like this. They actually feel like silk. You've gotten the lighting just right. The snake really stands out with your daughter holding it.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from suffolkbrian
i will give you five for getting this close,and facing your fears,nice b/w photo,and a good one for the family album,where in spain was you...brian
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i will give you five for getting this close,and facing your fears,nice b/w photo,and a good one for the family album,where in spain was you...brian
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
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your welcome
Comment from Old Redeye
Congratulations on conquering your fear. I got a good chuckle from your artist notes. Your daughter doesn't seem to be too concerned about the snake.
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Congratulations on conquering your fear. I got a good chuckle from your artist notes. Your daughter doesn't seem to be too concerned about the snake.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from ClaireSned
Very nice photo. Don't let your daughter make a habit of wrapping snakes around her neck, though. It's not only dangerous but it's actually bad for the snake's body.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Very nice photo. Don't let your daughter make a habit of wrapping snakes around her neck, though. It's not only dangerous but it's actually bad for the snake's body.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review. I don't think this is going to be a habit. LOL
Comment from marieann green
Your daughter is a lot braver than I. Good shot considering all the various circumstances. Wondered why we haven't seen any posts from you lately.
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Your daughter is a lot braver than I. Good shot considering all the various circumstances. Wondered why we haven't seen any posts from you lately.
Comment Written 19-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from canon shooter
She sure looks very happy with the snake. It must had been a good program. Maybe this well help to get over your fear. Thanks for sharing the information and the photo.
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She sure looks very happy with the snake. It must had been a good program. Maybe this well help to get over your fear. Thanks for sharing the information and the photo.
Comment Written 19-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from netdweller
I would never be able to take this photograph if my wife was with me - she would still be screaming - lol - I think this looks great in Black and White - wonderful detail especially with a flash - looks great with the dark shadows around it. Yea - the snake looks good too...I Just wont show my wife - ..
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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I would never be able to take this photograph if my wife was with me - she would still be screaming - lol - I think this looks great in Black and White - wonderful detail especially with a flash - looks great with the dark shadows around it. Yea - the snake looks good too...I Just wont show my wife - ..
Comment Written 19-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from LorrainePurviance
I like this very much, the contrast between the background, the figure and the snake makes b w a great choice, only criticism is there seems to be a slight shadow over her face
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I like this very much, the contrast between the background, the figure and the snake makes b w a great choice, only criticism is there seems to be a slight shadow over her face
Comment Written 19-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from EcuadorHawk
For one not caring about settings and so on, this photo turned out quite well in my opinion.
changing the medium to B/W? Although the photo came out great in B/W, I like snakes a lot and I would have enjoyed seeing the color(s) of the snake. I'm glad you broke down that fear. Almost all snakes are more frightened of you than you of them (but then you probably have heard that many times).
I especially like the contrast of the black background against the lighting of the snake and the partial lighting of against your daughter's face. Her expression also is great; i really like how her eyes stand out. Kudos to your daughter.
That's a great looking snake by the way. Perhaps some might complain about her one hand being dark and part of the snake being cut off but that hardly matters in this photo in my opinion.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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For one not caring about settings and so on, this photo turned out quite well in my opinion.
changing the medium to B/W? Although the photo came out great in B/W, I like snakes a lot and I would have enjoyed seeing the color(s) of the snake. I'm glad you broke down that fear. Almost all snakes are more frightened of you than you of them (but then you probably have heard that many times).
I especially like the contrast of the black background against the lighting of the snake and the partial lighting of against your daughter's face. Her expression also is great; i really like how her eyes stand out. Kudos to your daughter.
That's a great looking snake by the way. Perhaps some might complain about her one hand being dark and part of the snake being cut off but that hardly matters in this photo in my opinion.
Comment Written 19-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
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So this was one of yours! I kept wondering whose picture it might be. I am just the opposite of you...one of my dreams was to milk poisonous snakes. fortunately I became a geologist instead!...LOL