Rattlesnake at sunset ICF 2010

[D. Robert Franz]

From the recently completed Images for Conservation Pro-Tour of Nature Photography contest. Judging is now done and I can post some of my images. Here a LARGE western diamondback rattlesnake at sunset.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Date/Time: 2009:04:01 19:40:58
Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: 10
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1 1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM

[Robert Amoruso]

Now that is cool Dale. Just right IMO.

[Steve Kaluski]

Dale, it's a winner for me. Totally off the wall for me and the strong, bold, dramatic colours work extremely well. The coiled pose says it all. Good luck.

TFS
Steve ;)

[Steve Berkowitz]

That must have won a big prize?

[Arthur Morris]

Special and unique. And dramatic. May we assume that this was taken in controlled conditions? If so, please let us know the situation. Where was the snake posed? Was it agitated into posing?

IAC, it is spectacular.

Have the results been announced?

It was good seeing you at the dinner.

[Alfred Forns]

I'm sure this will be a winner Dale !!! Big Time Congrats

Results for the first twenty have been announced but no order for the first three places !!!

[D. Robert Franz]

Special and unique. And dramatic. May we assume that this was taken in controlled conditions? If so, please let us know the situation. Where was the snake posed? Was it agitated into posing?

IAC, it is spectacular.

Have the results been announced?

It was good seeing you at the dinner.

It was great seeing you again.. We'll know July 10th. I am again, one of the 3 grand prize winners.

This was a contolled situation. Didn't have to agitate it or any of the many I ran into. Pretty aggresive and BIG snakes down there. Placed snake for effect.

[Arthur Morris]

Still killer. The tongue and the sunset colors put this one way over the top. Good luck!!!!

[Layton E Parham]

This Snake and the Windmill were two of my favorites. Best of Luck. Layton

[johan barnard]

like it alot, well done

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Very nice. A winner for sure.

I am surprised that a Conservation competition accepts images under controlled conditions.

I remember you being the overall winner in the 2008 edition. Look forward to the final announcement. I am sure you will be the overall winner this year as well. Look forward to your other images.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Marc Mol]

Controlled or not, one fine silhouette image Dale, big congrats.
TFS

[Arthur Morris]

Controlled or not, one fine silhouette image Dale, big congrats. TFS

My intention was not to disparage either the photographer or the image, but to make folks (like Sabya, above) aware that in some contests setting up reptile, insect, and other images is not only well within the rules but encouraged. My intent as it almost always is was educational :)

[Marc Mol]

My intention was not to disparage either the photographer or the image, but to make folks (like Sabya, above) aware that in some contests setting up reptile, insect, and other images is not only well within the rules but encouraged. My intent as it almost always is was educational :)

Totally agree Artie, no dispersions intended.;)

[DanWalters]

Very nice! Simple yet very dramatic!

[Arthur Morris]

Totally agree Artie, no dispersions intended.;)

:) :) :) I just did not want anyone to get the wrong idea! Dale is a good friend.

[Harshad Barve]

Big congrats Dale, excellent image
TFS

[sandy richards]

Dale, beautiful image!
Best of luck with the awards!

Sandy r

[Keith McHugh]

Woah. That is awesome. Congratulations on a win in my book. whether or not you win the award!

[D. Robert Franz]

Woah. That is awesome. Congratulations on a win in my book. whether or not you win the award!

In the ICF your total portfolio of 75 images is scored and the highest total score wins the William Henry Jackson Award and the 1st place prize money. There is also 20 individual images per catagory that win an extra prize.