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Small snake was very interested in the white of my palm where he spent some time exploring. Having no prior bad experiences with people, he didn't mind me ...
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Small snake was very interested in the white of my palm where he spent some time exploring. Having no prior bad experiences with people, he didn't mind me lift him out of the water for some close & personal photographing.
Nice people, my watersnakes! :)
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Canon PowerShot D10

settings

Aperture 80/10 ISO 80 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 6200/1000

upload_date

Dec, 2016

Views

428

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+93

Awards

Winner in Mini animals Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Magnificent Capture

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Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

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Great angle - I guess you were shooting with one hand as well!

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Great capture!! Arent they dangerous

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Thanks... Yes, this was a one hand shot, and no, they don't show any kind of agression toward me... :)

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It must have been very surprised to be lifted out of the water!!

this type of snake is poisonous do you havea kit in case?

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Watersnake (Natrix tessellata) is not poisonous. If it bites, the worst you could expect is some local infection.

Looks really cool! It looks venomous but I know you said it is not.Love the colors!

So cute - just 'chillin' and enjoying the view :)

Not poisonous? Cute! Cool photo.

Great shot and story and thank you much for entering my challenge!

Nice angle thanks for adding to my snake contest

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Thank you - my pleasure!

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Hi Fil, I've selected your photo as the winner of my \"mini animals\" photo challenge. Beautiful mini snake. Congratulations. 😀

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Thanks a million, my friend! Main thing, you like it! :)

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One hand wonder...awesome capture! Congratulations on your award win.

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Thanks! :)

Congratulations

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Thank you! :)

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Love this

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Thank you! :)

Congrats on the win! Sweet photo!

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Thank you! :)

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Location

The photo was shot just outside of the reed forest that lines the Lake Ohrid shore near our house. This is the area where I'm usually swimming and snorkeling almost every Summer day, and there is no swim without one or more encounters with my elegant snake friends! :)

Time

Date/Time, quoth the Exif, is 01-Jul-12 14:02:06...

Lighting

Here is what the camera has chosen: Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec, F-Number: f/8, ISO 80, Exposure Bias Value 0.00 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern, Flash: Auto, Did not fire, Focal Length: 6.2 mm, White Balance Details: Auto

Equipment

Camera used was a Canon PowerShot D10, one-handed use. No added equipment was used.

Inspiration

The same thing that inspires me to go swimming, snorkeling or diving in my Lake; the abundance of life, both in form and numbers would surely be everybody's inspirations. Plus the fact that no animal in there really fears me, a fact which I'm taking as a kind of huge compliment.

Editing

The shot is 99% SOOC, except some slight cropping.

In my camera bag

To water I usually take just one camera, keeping it simple and enjoyable. Otherwise I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small photo clamp instead of a tripod. Sometimes I'll include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest has large-lens pockets that holds a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. There is about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. With these, much can be "mcgyvered" along the way, so that's all I need. Recently I make it even more comfortable for me, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch. Simplicity and comfort; two best ingredients in most situations!

Feedback

Swim slowly, look around, and behave like you belong there. Soon the water dwellers will get used to you, and then you might get a chance to take some really unusual photos. If you show neither fear nor aggression, all animals will know that... then the rest is up to you! :)

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