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Road Snake



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This guy jumped from the top of a RV when the owner went to sign into the campgrounds.

This guy jumped from the top of a RV when the owner went to sign into the campgrounds.
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People's Choice in Camouflaged Animals Photo Challenge
Winner in best shot of a wild snake Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Stillness Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Subjects On The Ground Photo Contest
People's Choice in Spring Has Sprung! Show your best shot showing animals enjoying spring weather! Photo Challenge
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One With Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank
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6 Comments |
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal August 15, 2017
Congratulations on your award!
Jack_Key Ultimate
Jack_Key August 17, 2017
THANKS
MarkHinesPhotography
 
MarkHinesPhotography March 09, 2018
Great shot !
Jack_Key Ultimate
Jack_Key March 26, 2022
Thank you
arieshively
 
arieshively May 10, 2018
Great composition with low vantage point, and the cabin in the background!
keepclicking
 
keepclicking October 30, 2018
Brilliant capture
tonyberry Platinum
 
tonyberry September 30, 2020
Congrats on winning my challenge. A great perspective, a great shot. Well done.
Tkoenke PRO+
 
Tkoenke March 30, 2021
What a incredible shot!
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Behind The Lens

Location

Elijah State Park in Georgia

Time

As I remember it was about 2:30 in the afternoon, I was surprised to see this guy jump off an RV as it passed the check-in station.

Lighting

Natural light, shading by trees.

Equipment

I grabbed the camera that I keep next to me in the car just for occasions as this, a Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. Did not take time to grab my Canon 5D Mark III that was packed up with all my other equipment in the back seat of my automobile.

Inspiration

Early Spring scouting areas with friends for photographing shoot(s). I saw this guy jump from the top of an RV as it was rounding the corner around the park check-in facility. My friends and I were heading to the main office at the time, I ran back to my car and grabbed the camera and ran towards him. I got his attention immediately and began to shoot. This image I was on the ground shooting directly at him. First snake of the year. My lady friends were petrified, but I knew he was harmless.

Editing

Usually, I do, but I liked the capture as it turned out

In my camera bag

5D Mark III, 20D Lenses - 50 1.4, 50 1.2, 85 prime, 100 macro, 75-105, 100-300, etc and some kit lenses. Flashes Lens Cleaning materials, etc Tripod setup with bonuses.

Feedback

Always be prepared and ready. Keep a camera by your side, you never know when you will be pleasantly surprised with the unexpected.

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