Rat snakes Wrestling

[mrudul godbole]

This photograph was taken near Banglaore. These two Rat snakes were wrestling to display power.

Canon 50D, 100-400 L IS USM, ISO 200, F5.6, 1/800

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[Axel Hildebrandt]

Mrudul, interesting behavior captured. I would remove the red spot in the upper left and too bad there was vegetation between you and the snakes. Could you have moved a bit to get a clearer view?

I fixed the image for you. You need to use the IMG command, not URL. Alternatively, just click on the 'insert image' button above the text box and paste the link.

[Arthur Morris]

There may be a bit of a color cast but I love this as presented. It is amazing. I do not mind the foreground vegetation as you have such a clear view of the heads and two great head angles, plus the amazing interaction. I even like the red in the corner. And I love how you made sure to get the body of the snake all the way in the frame on our right.

Welcome. How do you pronounce your name?

[Alfred Forns]

I like how the heads are position against the light bg Appealing and elegant Big Congrats !!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice image mate. I vote for removing the red bit too. The interaction and overall color make this powerful. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Mrudul,
Nice image. The good thing is though there is foreground vegetation, you have got unobstructed view of their heads. I remember watching these wrestling matches when I was a kid and used to think that they are playing. However, they are trying to dominate each other.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful image, I like everything about it, the soft colors, vegetation and of coruse, the two raised heads.
Thanks for sharing!

[mrudul godbole]

Thanks all for the detailed comments.

Thanks Axel, for again helping me with the link. I was really struggling with it. I think I have understood now.

Aurthur, Thanks. Mrudul is pronounced as - 'Mru' as you pronounce "Fru" of fruit and 'dul' as you pronounce "ful" in beautiful with the emphasis on 'u'.

[David Fletcher]

Great shot! Like suggestions already made, but also like as it is!

[James Galletto]

Cool behavior.