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Spitting cobra

© Toni Cutler

Spitting cobra

Uploaded: July 11, 2011

Description

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 110.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 11, 2011

WOWZA!! Just magnificent. Excellent timing and clarity. Hope this is a winner. #1392275

Jeffrey R. Bange July 11, 2011

What an amazing photo Toni, the clarity, DOF, detail and stop action is absolutely perfect in every way. If this does not win a gold next month I sure would like to see what it takes to beat it. Where did you take this picture and how far away were you when you took it, I'm sure glad you were not in his line of fire.

This photo is definitely going into my favorites, I would also like to thank you for your kind comments in regard to my photos.


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Freddy Bland July 11, 2011

This is awesome! A wonderful capture, Toni!! #9523651

Tamara K. Walker level-classic July 11, 2011

Magnificent! #9523750

Michelle Alton July 12, 2011

If it doesn't win here (and even if it DOES), you need to send this to National Geographic It's too outstanding for words! #9524114

Toni Cutler July 13, 2011

Thanks so much to everyone for your comments. Jeffrey, I took this shot during a recent visit to South Africa, in the greater Kruger Park area. I was about 10-15m away from the snake and thankfully he was taking out his frustrations at someone else. No one was hurt but it was amazing to photograph. Cheers Toni #9526865

David M. Montero July 13, 2011

Are you kidding me!?! This is an awesome shot. Congratulations on your timing Toni. #9527719

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