A Tight Squeeze
Tree frogs make a particular sound when caught by a snake. I slowly homed in on that sound, and gradually got closer so as not to spook the snake. It took a f...
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Tree frogs make a particular sound when caught by a snake. I slowly homed in on that sound, and gradually got closer so as not to spook the snake. It took a few minutes to get this close, and waited for the right moment.
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margaretgodfrey
July 29, 2019
Wow, it took me a minute to work out what I was seeing - a sad scene, but great capture.
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Behind The Lens
Location
This image was taken on my property in Florida. The frogs here make a specific call when captured by a snake. I was in my office with the windows open when the call rang out.Time
It was 1:45 pm on October 21,2014. A typical fall day in Florida, which means warm and sunny.Lighting
I shoot wildlife almost exclusively, and try not to utilize any artificial light. The scene was partly shaded, and for Florida, that still means well lit with good contrast.Equipment
I shot the image with my Sony A77 and the kit lens which came with it ( 18-135 mm DT). While kit lenses can get a bad rap sometimes, this one is a keeper.Inspiration
I have a lot of wildlife inhabiting my rural property, and I strive to show the wheel of life that often goes unseen. It takes patience, but the rewards are great.Editing
Taken in RAW format, with very little post processing. I boosted the exposure just a smidgen, and dropped the highlights -10 (Adobe LT). Blacks were increased +5. Clarity increased to +5, and vibrancy increased +10. No sharpening was done at all.In my camera bag
I usually wear a photo vest. My camera of choice these days is the Sony A77M2. I typically have my Tokina 300mm 2.8 attached, and my Tamron 90mm Macro and a Sony 18-135 in either pocket. I also keep an extra SD card and battery handy. I sling a large Altura lens case over my back if I need to swap out the 300mm. I use an Indigo sling strap so I can bring the camera up smoothly (always check to make sure the fasteners are clamped down tight before donning a heavy lens like the Tokina).Feedback
Slow down. Take your time. Silence is golden. Enjoy the moments in between as well. Unless it is absolutely freezing out, I walk bare foot. Somehow it puts me in the mood, and I can move much more quietly. Sometimes it's as simple as finding a good spot and just relaxing. It took me a few minutes to approach the snake, and I refrained from direct eye contact. Acting uninterested allowed me to move in close.
