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Black Northern Water Snake

8 total reviews 
Comment from ArtemisX


She's quite beautiful - I like the colouring of her underbelly. Good composition and framing, just wish the snake's head could stand out more as it's difficult to find it in the grasses of the same colour. Besides that I love that you caught the reflection of the sky and reeds in the background, it's a nice subtlety :)

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

Comment from kanagraj


The reality, real shot. nice details tells the story well. good lighting and sharpeness. good impact and technique. over all appricitable presentation. good work keep it up.

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

Comment from WolfPause


And hopefully not a poisonous one!
Focus is perfect
Colors are earthy
Lighting is nice - gives good sheen off that snakeskin.
Contrast is good
Composition is balanced. Only missing the tip of the tail.

 Comment Written 02-May-2010


reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Hi Wolf, Thank you for the great review. The snake is not posionous...just big. I knew this was a female because she is so much bigger than the male. Thanks for stopping by to review. Helvi :o)
Comment from RagsAuggie


Oh my you are brave! I would be too far away from this to get a good shot! You got a great shot--good details in the snake skin! Fantastic! Cindy

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

Comment from pbcup2


Ugh..
I can't stand snakes!! Great photo!! Is she a dangerous one??! Everything is nice and crisp with this photo. the lighting is good and so it the reflection in the water. Thank-you for sharing

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

Comment from Printgirl


Oh my gosh! Glad she didn't decide to take a bite out of you. Excellent contrast and color with great detail of the snake's skin. Really had a huge impact on me as the viewer because I think you are very brave to get that close. Those things really scare me.

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

Comment from nannybpurple


Good shot of the snake good clarity and sharpness. I sure do not like these creepy crawlers.
color good
focus good
light good
fraing good

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon


Nice capture Helvi!

Not very often you get a chance like this but you have dine well under the circumstances.

Good overall composition and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-May-2010


reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thank you so much for the six star review Shenan! I am honored to receive a great review like this from you. You're right about chances like this. You don't usually have such a clear shot of them. I consider myself lucky by being there at just the right time. Thanks again for the six star review. Helvi :o)