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Nice one. Eyes sharp and as cold as can be...
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Thanks for the comments. Ed, I like your repost and darkening. I'm always worried about going too dark.
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Hi Greg, i am impressed by your tight portrait of this snake with 200 mm. Any safety precaution for yourself ?
Great low POV and comp . The tongue out is a big bonus.Ed has addressed the tonal issue? nicely in his RP .Asking curious about your usage of the DE , how many % have you used the tool ?
The neck area on RHS looks sharper than the head specially the eye is looking a bit flat compared to that area on RHS .
With these close up shots i think you need a bit more DOF , at least F 11 is the better choice .
TFS Andreas
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Hi Greg, a lot of good points have been raised by both Ed & Andreas and I do like the RP by Ed addressing the tonal aspect. I think in the OP the use of DE was a tad too much, producing a more 'gritty' look & feel, I think when used, it should be with a lighter hand, similar when using Shadow/Highlight tool in PS. I take my hat of to you getting so close with this lens, happy to view from the safety of my monitor screen. The wild flowers offer a nice environment to the image.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

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Hi Greg - Better you than me this close to a rattler. He does look fierce and nicely timed with the tongue extended. You've received good advice above and Ed's rp has really improved the image. The wildflowers and splash of color in the bg add to the image. I agree about the use of DE.
It would be great to hear your thoughts on other images. We recommend commenting on at least 3-5 other images in the Wildlife Forum each time you post your own image in Wildlife. It helps create a sense of community and is one of the best ways to learn and get the most out of BPN.
TFS,
Rachel
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A nice, frame filling composition with the flowers providing a hint of habitat and splash of color. Edwards RP brings out some nice color and texture from your OP.
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Thanks all for the help. I love shooting critters as much as birds. I'm just learning about the look I'm looking for. I was at the Santa Clara ranch and Hector was watching the snake for me.
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Lovely close-up and sinister look here! I agree with comments about the tones and grittiness of the original post made above.
The repost is an improvement in this regard.
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I had a hunch the image looked a t ad bright when first viewed...the repost addresses that beautifully. Excellent composition, tongue out with some neat movement blur at the tip. Love the flowers adding punch to the BG.
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Repost really brings out all the details that seem to have been lost in the original
BG and composition work great and the flicking tongue complete this nicely
Love the low point of view
TFS