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Mexican Rattler


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Mexican Rattler
Mexican Rattler
Crotalus basiliscus is a venomous pitviper species found in western Mexico. The specific name is derived from the Greek word for king, basiliskos, and is an allusion to this snake's large size and potent venom..

Howard B. Cheek

 
 
 
- Sherran Andersen

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Howard, the detail in this photo is outstanding!! Sherran


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January 08, 2008

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Incredible detail, Howard - congratulations and good luck in round 2!!!


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February 22, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  I am not fond of snakes, but this is a AWSOME capture!!!
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Jim Baines

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  Another hardy congratulations on a superb Finalist, Howard! A magnificent display of talent!
Jim


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February 22, 2008

 

Shannon D. Miller
  Another BIG Congrats to you Howard this is a BEAUTIFUL capture! Shannon~


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February 22, 2008

 

Janet Daniel
  Congratulations, Howard! He's a beastly beauty! :-)


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February 23, 2008

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Congratulations!!


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February 24, 2008

 

jean ray
  Incredible detail. The pattern is mesmerizing(I started to type 'striking' but thought better of it!) Trust you had a long lense here!


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March 30, 2008

 

Jennifer A. Lambert
  The detail , lighting and clarity are perfect. Fantastic Shot !! CONGRATS !!!
BB, Jenny N Alabama


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June 29, 2008

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Hello Jean.."striking" would have been most apropo :)
This was shot at the Cameron Park reptile exhibit with a Sigma 150mm macro lens. I was safely on the other side of the glass..Mama didn't raise no fool ;}}
Howard


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June 29, 2008

 

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  Beautiful detail shot with excellent lighting.


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September 03, 2008

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  An excellent 'throu the glass' shot Howard!!!! Amazing snake portraiture! LOVE those lines- they form so beautifully around his piercing head!!!!

Congratulations - this shot is awesome with outstanding light, colouring and clarity!!!! A Fantastic Finalist SHOT!!!

Into my fav's...

CHRISTINE
SMILING


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December 05, 2009

 
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