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I'm back, after my sabbatical

© Chris Ebben

I'm back, after my sabbatical

Uploaded: May 20, 2011

Description

Here's one for John Connolly, he'll know just what I mean. This Carpet snake has only just come back after many months away, the birds let me know when it's around. Lens aperture f/3.5, shutter speed 1/200sec, focal length 4mm, ISO 80.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.25 mm, Model: DSC-H70

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 20, 2011

Cool image and find here, Chris


Dominick #1378630

Robert R. Goodman May 21, 2011

Hi Chris,WOW!That is a big snake my friend.Excellent capture,I don't think we have anything that big out here!!!! #9419497

John Connolly May 21, 2011

He certainly is a great specimen, Chris! Good to see you living in harmony with the native wildlife! Thanks for the card! #9420224

Chris Ebben May 21, 2011

Thanks a lot. I think this one lives in the ceiling of our back verandah for the winter, probably just above the woodfire. #9420398

Tammy Espino May 21, 2011

YIKES! I would of ran not taken a photo :) Brave girl!! #9420417

Chris Ebben May 21, 2011

I was inside the window!! I know my place & keep my distance. #9420481

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 25, 2011

WOW! That is one big snake, Chris. I'm glad you keep a distance. #9427529

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 25, 2011

I would NOT be going outside if I saw this either. Tony is in my thoughts and prayers. #9428717

Ellen Hodges May 25, 2011

Super capture, Chris!!! Wonderful pov and color!! #9428728

Ellen Hodges May 25, 2011

How is your hand doing, Chris? #9428730

Wm Nosal May 25, 2011

WOW! We Have Black Rat Snakes Here
Their Only 7 Feet Long
Cool Shot, Chris! #9428735

Carolyn J. Connolly May 26, 2011

What a superb capture of this beauty, Chris!! :o) I'm sure he/she is quite friendly - go and pat him/her!! ;o)

So how are you both getting on with your health concerns? Phil and I hope to get a good report from you soon!! :o) #9429119

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 06, 2011

Wow great shot of this snake. I am afraid I would have run for the hills. #9447637

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 06, 2011

Wow great shot of this snake. I am afraid I would have run for the hills. #9447638

Chris Ebben July 15, 2011

Thanks all for your very welcome comments, sorry to take so long to reply!!! Medical appointments keep cutting into our days. #9532455

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