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BlackNorthern WaterSnake

Female N, Water Snake

16 total reviews 
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Superb up close & very personal!

Can we embossed some more so the scales will be protruding & seemingly palpable?!?
Fine facial features and smooth textures.
Natural colors & subdued illumination.

Wildlife setting makes it more exotic as opposed to those captured in a zoo...

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 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019
    WOW Dick! I am incredibly honored by your super review and six star rating. It means a lot to me that you like my work and when you grace it with six stars, it's the icing on the cake. Thank you SO MUCH My Friend! :o) Nancy
Comment from adriansart


Wow Helvi what a super shot the detail on the skin is superb you can count evey scale and you can almost reach in a touch them! Great to read your notes as well full of useful info!

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
    Hi Adrian, It means a lot that you liked this shot! I wanted the viewer to feel that you could reach in and touch the snake, the fact you felt that way means I got it right. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
reply by adriansart on 02-Jun-2019
    My pleasure Nancy!
Comment from alaskapat


It is difficult to imagine coming upon a snake in the wild, there are none of course here in Alaska, this is very interesting to view and I especially appreciate your notes, I see very good detail in this female snake and I see the much narrower male in the center, this is fascinating, I like the detail in her face, this is of course, well focused, the image is clear, exposure is well managed, the colors and tones appear natural. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
    Hi Pat, I had no idea there were no snakes in Alaska! That's news to me! I don't see these snakes as much as I'd like but they're usually found close to water sunning themselves. I always walk slowly so as not to scare anything that might be close by. This was a terrific find. Sometime in the near future I'll post the wide shot of the female and the males that was really something to see! Thanks for your super review. I'm honored you enjoyed it. :o) Nancy
Comment from Stringbean


Good artists notes and I like the storytelling with your image. Since the eye is so sharp just draws us into your scene. Very well photographed in good lighting, sharp focus, and incredible details and clarity in your image. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019
    Hi Mary, I feel really honored by your wonderful review. It means a lot coming from you. Thank you! :o) Nancy
reply by Stringbean on 11-Jun-2019
    You are more than welcome Nancy!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from michiganmike


A nice tight shot that shows the head of this female in great detail. The cat tails are a nice inclusion for a water snake. Great composition and beautiful colors.

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 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019
    Hi Mike, Thanks for the wonderful review it means a lot. :o) Nancy
Comment from ArtistCharles


Nice shot that really shows her off. Good sharp focus. The scales n her are very sharp and easily seen. Good lighting, good color. Well seen.

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 Comment Written 02-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019
    Hi Charles, I'm glad you enjoyed the shot. Thanks you for the great review! :o) Nancy