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[Echidna]

This is a photo of a Diamond python (non-venomous) on my roof that I took in a prone position. I have done minimum PP - slight crop, adjustment of highlight/ shadow, satuation and sharpness.

One fault I am aware of is a leaf in the foreground that is distracting. I REALLY didnt want to get close enough to remove it, even if the snake is non-venomous they still can bite.

I wanted to capture the feeling of the snake looking over the edge of the roof, as it was looking to go into a nearby tree (out of view). I decided not to comply with the thirds rule as centering the snake was the best way to do this. Did I achieve this or not, comments appreciated.

EXIF
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 160 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Date and Time (Digitized): 2009:11:10 12:00:43
White Balance: Auto

[Chip]

I wouldn't have wanted to get any closer, either!

Sorry to say this, but I have a hard time telling that the snake is looking over the edge of a roof. Maybe it's because the background is a bit cluttered and confusing? I actually find the background more distracting than the foreground (at least I can tell what's in the foreground).

Great job getting the shot, though. Most people likely wouldn't have tried.

[PWhite214]

It is a good photo. Might have been nice if you could have moved more to the left to help un-clutter the background. Sometimes difficult to examine everything in the viewfinder when taking the shot. I have that problem pretty often.

Phil

[Echidna]

Originally Posted by PWhite214

It is a good photo. Might have been nice if you could have moved more to the left to help un-clutter the background. Sometimes difficult to examine everything in the viewfinder when taking the shot. I have that problem pretty often.

Phil

I was unable to move to the left as the roof ended and when I moved right, into the sun, the reflection off the metal roof was incredible and then the snake was gone into the overhanging tree.

Tks for both of your comments, good to see a photo through the eyes of others.