Garter Snake

[Ilija Dukovski]

Not much luck this weekend...
Tried to test the macro capabilities of the Nikkor 300 instead.
Should have gone higher ISO. 1/160 not sharp enough for hand-held @ 420mm.
Welcome to criticize...

Cheers, Ilija

Nikon D80
2009/03/22 13:07:48.7
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 300mm F/4 D
Focal Length: 420mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/160 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Color Temp. (5600 K)
AF Mode: AF-C

[Alfred Forns]

I like it Ilija Would just like the bg a little darker but does look sharp enough from my end

Selective focus seems to be the way to go at this minimal dof and you got it. Excellent timing with the tongue I like it a lot !!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Ilija'
I like the low capture angle...The selective focus point is dead on, you have a sharp eye and your little guy is placed just right in frame...good show...:cool:

[Katie Rupp]

Nice action here and I agree with Alfred that the bg might be a bit bright.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Thanks for the critique. Here's a bit darker re-post.

Cheers, Ilija