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Snake Charmer

© Chris Ebben

Snake Charmer

Uploaded: January 27, 2012

Description

One of the cats caught this baby black snake, so Howard took advantage of the situation to get another photo for his holiday album. Lens aperture f/4, shutter speed 1/60sec, focal length 24mm, ISO 800.

Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 52.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

John Connolly January 28, 2012

A great capture here Chris, and a fine adittion to Howards album! My problem with this is that where there is a baby snake, Mum and Dad are probably not all that far away! #1439764

Robert R. Goodman January 28, 2012

Hi Chris,Excellent capture my friend.Just got done with a car show out at the county.Wonderful lighting and detail,I have never seen that kind before. #9952668

Karen Bacon January 28, 2012

Very nicely composed Chris! Hard for me to look at since I am terrified of snakes,big or small!My cat loves to bring the small ring necked snakes in as presents for me too! #9952710

Mary K. Robison January 29, 2012

Ah, what a warm and fuzzy holiday scene, Chris! :) (I was going to say "still life", but the snake's alive...) Cute capture.
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Chris Ebben January 30, 2012

Thanks for your fun comments. Haven't noticed any bigger snakes yet but they will be around, this poor thing won't be causing any trouble after it's encounter with the cats. #9955943

Tammy Espino February 02, 2012

I thought it was a fake snake!! OMGOSH!! RUN!!! Fun capture~ #9961928

Chris Ebben February 03, 2012

It was real alright, but not so dangerous any more!! Thanks for taking the time to comment. #9962477

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Poor snake...oh well....I'm on the other end of the scale here...I like snakes....not that they don't give me a slight fright when I'm on the trail and all of a sudden there it is rattling away....but all of my encounters so far have been safe ones...when them sliding off the trail into a good place for them to be...this is a funny picture though...with the rubber ducky! Have a great day Chris....cheers to Tony too....
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Chris Ebben February 03, 2012

I have to admit, I felt sorry for the poor thing also, that's why I thought I'd photograph him, so he didn't die for nothing. We have a carpet snake living in our roof, he mostly keeps to himself. Tony says, to say hello. #9963630

Barbara Waldoch February 08, 2012

Cool capture, Chris! #9972617

Chris Ebben February 08, 2012

So pleased you liked it, thanks a lot. #9972632

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 10, 2012

A fun & unique image captured, composed & presented here, Chris! Creative set up, my friend! Made me smile! #9976138

Chris Ebben February 11, 2012

Thanks Patrick. I didn't think many of our Camera/Computer Group would have a snake as a prop. #9976502

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