Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula splendida)


Posted by stevebein on Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:24 am

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Los Ebanos Ranch, Mexico, about 150 miles south of the border and 10 miles inshore from the the Carribean (Gulf of MExico).
Another snake, I hope someone can identify this one. Using CS2 seems to give me sharper results than PS 7. Anyone else had this experience? This was shot with a new, to me, 100-400. I like this one better, My results are interesting. The last 100-400 was great, but this one blows it away.Comments appreciated. For a closer look, check this one out in Macro.
Thanks to Tom Bently for the ID
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20D- handheld
100-400 IS @320mm
1/125 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Av
Metering: Center-weighted average
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 320
Flash: On
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by AForns on Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:20 am
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Wicket pose Steve and tack sharp!!!! Love the bg and overall presentation Very impressive!!!! 8) 8) The oof leaf on top right is a little distracting !!!! Will go over and check the Macro now!!! This would also work as a horizontal !!!! 8)

Excellent Steve ... you sure cleaned up on snakes!!! 8)
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by Chas on Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:42 am
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Steve,

I cannot help on the ID, but I love the image. I have mentioned before that my images appear better sharpened in CS 2, but others have said I am wrong :wink: It is only the end result that matters. I have also been playing with the new Smart Sharpen and now prefer this to UnSharp .

Best, and I look forward to seeing you again. Perhaps, Bosque?

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by Mike Maples on Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:44 pm
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I would guess it's a King Snake. I know there are several varieties and I don't know which flavor this one would be. Perhaps a "Common".
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by NDCheryl on Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:59 pm
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Very cool snake whatever it is. I like the comp too.
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:39 am
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Stellar snake shot :!: :D
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:08 am
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Great shot Steve! Love it! 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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by Tom Bentley on Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:18 pm
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Looks like a Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula splendida). Really cool shot!
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by john on Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:55 pm
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Very nicely done!
 

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