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The watersnake has chosen his prey and slowly coils himself into a spring, ready to pounce. If the fish comes any closer, there will be an arrow-fast action... ...
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The watersnake has chosen his prey and slowly coils himself into a spring, ready to pounce. If the fish comes any closer, there will be an arrow-fast action... Then he'll carry the catch to the surface, where it is easier to manipulate it into head-first position for swallowing.
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Canon PowerShot D10

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 160 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 6200/1000

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May, 2015

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