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    Default Rattlesnake at sunset ICF 2010

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    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 19:408
    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

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    Now that is cool Dale. Just right IMO.

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    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.

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    That must have won a big prize?

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    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.
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    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 !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    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.

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    Still killer. The tongue and the sunset colors put this one way over the top. Good luck!!!!
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    This Snake and the Windmill were two of my favorites. Best of Luck. Layton

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    like it alot, well done

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    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.

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


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    Quote Originally Posted by Marc Molloy View Post
    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 :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    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.;)


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    Very nice! Simple yet very dramatic!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marc Molloy View Post
    Totally agree Artie, no dispersions intended.;)
    :) :) :) I just did not want anyone to get the wrong idea! Dale is a good friend.
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    Big congrats Dale, excellent image
    TFS

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith McHugh View Post
    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.

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