Striped Palm Pit Viper


Posted by Tom Whelan on Mon May 11, 2015 10:15 pm

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Not a creature you want to get too close to! A picture from Costa Rica.

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by kostas nianiopoulos on Mon May 11, 2015 11:57 pm
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it look dangerous but very pretty too
 

by Matthew Pugh on Tue May 12, 2015 5:00 am
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Hi

A great comp - and a great image, but not a subject I would be comfortable around


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by CactusD on Tue May 12, 2015 6:05 am
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Nice one, Tom. Love details in the face.
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by KK Hui on Tue May 12, 2015 6:06 am
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I like the composition and sharp detail where it counts, Tom!
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by Leighayres on Tue May 12, 2015 7:27 am
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Nice one, Tom. I like the comp. and how the curves lead you through the image.
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by Carol Clarke on Tue May 12, 2015 8:18 am
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What a beauty! Great selective focus on that pretty head - and I hope you checked your bags before leaving to come home!!
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by wtracyparnell on Tue May 12, 2015 8:59 am
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Excellent job, very nice composition. Hope to see more from this year's workshop.
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by PaiR on Tue May 12, 2015 6:56 pm
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Very beautiful snake - love the focus square on the eye and head being in good focus.
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by kevinfeenstra on Tue May 12, 2015 9:30 pm
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Awesome image! The snake sure looks beautiful and malevolent.
 

by WOlf38 on Fri May 15, 2015 11:59 am
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Great details and com!
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by Gary Briney on Fri May 15, 2015 7:35 pm
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Glad to see this was a controlled situation -- this guy's camouflage works well.
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by Greg Downing on Thu May 21, 2015 7:39 pm
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Lovely shot Tom - I like the curves and composition! Glad the trip was a success :)
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