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Watching and Waiting

Black Northern Water Snake, Head and Eye

21 total reviews 
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Nancy!
I certainly am glad that you're presenting us with such Awesome pictures of this beautiful Reptiles that you're happening upon lately,my friend!
I'm totally fascinated by Serpents and I think your mixed media photographic portrait capture of this specimen looks Fantastic! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2019
    Hi Sean, Thank you for the super wonderful review. I am truly honored to receive a six star rating from you! I'm glad you like snakes! :o) Nancy
reply by Sean T Phelan on 24-Jul-2019
    I love 'em,Nancy! : D
    And you're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from Malmax


Wow Nancy, what an amazing closeup of this snake! I think the absolute clarity in detail really shows off the beautiful texture in its skin. It's almost like looking at a fabulous abstract work of art! Kudos for getting this close! And for a remarkable shot!
Malmax

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Hi Marsha, SUPER WOW!!!! I had no idea that when I came upon this snake that it would do so well here! I have never received so many six star reviews. I am incredibly honored you felt this deserved a six star rating. Thank you SO MUCH for the awesome review! :o) Nancy
reply by Malmax on 22-Jul-2019
    It's well deserved Nancy, My pleasure!
Comment from iPhone7


Wow. Nancy you have really outdone yourself with this one. It is so Dramatic and in your face Dynamic.

I am very impressed with your after photo work (the truth being I have no idea what you did as I am challenged in that area) but it really made this come alive.

Fabulous shot Nancy. Just one thing; Remind me Not to go on walks with you ; )

Great work Nancy ~ Stweve

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Hi Steve, I have never had an image that did this well before! I am in shock! To receive a six from you is an absolute honor! Your definitely one of my favorite Artists! You do work that I can't do, that I am amazed at, so I'm challenged as well. Thank you SO Much for the super review! .....Just so you know I don't run into snakes every time I go out, this has just been an exceptional year. In years past I've seen very little snakes. This one certainly did me a big favor. Thanks again for the phenomenal review!!! :o) Nancy
reply by iPhone7 on 21-Jul-2019
    Nancy,

    When you see in you what I see in you...

    You have the "eye". Not everyone has.

    When you close your eyes and allow your artistic instinct to take over, you will know what to do with a scene.

    I am very proud and impressed Nancy. Now follow your Instincts. That is what I do. ~ Steve
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2019
    Thanks Steve, for always being SO supportive! To know you are impressed by what I do means a lot! :o) Nancy
Comment from cleo85


Another close up of a snake and as perfect taken and mixed media treated as the previous. The sharply refined details of the scales and the natural colors are impressive. The snake is well placed into the frame; the eye perfectly right of center. The tight framing is interesting and adequate.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019

Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow!! This one is a awesome picture!! But I still am not thrilled for snakes!!! Becareful!! Please don't get bite!! You do have a great picture here!! The eyes have it!!! Lol!! Again you have a great eye!!And you are extremely talented!!!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2019
    Kelly , It means a lot to me that even though you don't like snakes you stopped to review this anyway. Thank you for the great review and "WOW"! I promise I won't get bit. :o) Nancy
reply by Kelly Kiley on 24-Jul-2019
    Awesome!! Thank you!!
Comment from nikman


Yes, I very much enjoyed your photo being a Brit who hardly ever sees snakes in he UK! Your striking image benefits from having an excellent composition with spot on exposure and shsrpness. Great photo!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Hi Nik, When someone you admire thinks highly of something you posted, it truly is the icing on the cake! I am blown away by the way this image is being received! Thank you SO MUCH for the extraordinary review! I am beyond happy and definitely have a smile on my face!
    :o) Nancy
Comment from adriansart


WOW Nancy I was goinf to say nice to see a new image from you but all that I can say really is again WOW!!!
A definite 6 stars and I think that every viewer should be giving this 6 stars as well! Incredible detail, and look I have never seen anything quite like this before, STUNNING Nancy!!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Hi Adrian, For you to think everyone should be giving this a six just blows me away!!! You're the one that does stunning work so I'm on Cloud 9 that you think the above! I don't know quite how to say Thank You, but THANK YOU SO MCUH for the extraordinary review! I am more than honored to receive your very complimentary review! WOW x 10!!!! :o) :o) :o) Nancy
reply by adriansart on 21-Jul-2019
    My pleasure Nancy and make on mistake this one really deserves the 6!!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Just had to Thank you again Adrian! :o) :o) :o) :o) Nancy
Comment from MKFlood


Interesting capture. The angle of the shot of the snakes facial is great. The Capture of the light is great. The clarity is great. The image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Hi Mark, Because I Love your work it's always an honor when you like something I've posted. Thank you SO MUCH for the Great Review! :o) Nancy
Comment from avmurray


I hate snakes Nancy, but I just have to creep to the cross and admit that you have indeed captured this one well. I especially like the close and personal approach, and how well you have brought out the textures of the snake's skin. You have also captured the eye really well, and I can clearly see the image of you. Would probably not have noticed if you had not told me, but it is clearly there.

Your focus is spot on and sharp showing such clear and well defined details in every part of the snake, and the exposure is perfect.

I really like the fractualius effect you have added because of the fine shine it has brought out, and I also think the tight cropping is working well. Indeed a great looking and well taken photo Nancy.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Annie, I am more honored than I can express to receive a six from you! You are one of the ultimate artists here who I Admire SOoo Much! Thank you for the super six star rating and the wonderful smile you left behind! :o) Nancy
reply by avmurray on 21-Jul-2019
    You are more than welcome Nancy, and thank you so much for the compliments.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    You're very welcome Annie! You So deserve the compliments! :o) Nancy
Comment from Sange


Holy flippin' TOO CLOSE for my comfort Snake Sweet Helvi!
Incredible close up and interesting and cool editing to get this to POP out!
Great eye clarity and nice textures on the skin.
Very nice!!!

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 Comment Written 21-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
    Thanks my Floridian Friend! It means a LOT to me when you like something I posted!!! Your review means a GREAT deal to me!!! I'd just like to say, If this was anything but a non-poisonous snake, I would have been out of there PRONTO!!!!!! :o) Helvi