Reviews from

Stare of The Snake

Female Black Water Snake

13 total reviews 
Comment from Shirley Fernandez


Great shot of this snake. It looks like it eats good. lol There is no neck, his body as fat as his head. I did not understand how you played with the photo, because I am behind the time. I am still at point and shot with my camera. lol I like how he turned out. Nice shot.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2019

Comment from Kelly Kiley


wow!! what a wonderful picture you have here!!!! the stare is awesome!!! you got a great shot!! you have a great talent!!! and a great eye!!!!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2019
    Hi Kelly, I felt so lucky to come across a snake that was facing in the right direction with nothing covering it. I always try to walk softly so whatever lies ahead I don't manage to scare off. Thank you so much for the "WOW! Factor" in your review! :o) Nancy
reply by Kelly Kiley on 27-Jun-2019
    Your very welcome!
Comment from Shadow catcher


I love snakes,and this is an excellent image of a water snake,I have these in my ponds.The focus is spot on,love the eye contact,such a intense look in those bright well focused eyes. The scales are very well defined and the image is very well composed and presented,good vertical format,thanks for sharing this great image!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    Hi Shadow, Knowing you love snakes and believing my image was worthy of a six in your eyes means a great deal to me. Thank you SO MUCH for the super six star review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Envision


These guys have remarkable designs to their scales. Still gives me the creeps a little! I would not want to be staring her down for long :) I can tell by her round pupils that she is not poisonous but I still wouldn't want to be too close. You did a great job getting her face to stand out. Your technique is impressive.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2019
    Hi Envision, I think it's interesting that you know this snake is not poisonous because of the eyes. I did not know that! I love the fact that this site teaches you something new every day. Thank you so much for the great review, it means a lot! :o) Nancy
reply by Envision on 26-Jun-2019
    I spent a lot of my childhood in Virginia where there were lots of snakes :)
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot. I like the eye contact and the great colors. Your digital technique really works well on the scales making them almost crystalline in appearance.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2019
    Hi Mike, I loved the eye contact too! It's not very often you come across a snake that's facing you so this was one of those Whoopee moments! I'm glad you liked the way I presented this, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
Comment from ArtistCharles


Well seen and nicely crafted. It does have a strong 3-d feel from the embossed process. Good focus on the eyes and head of the snake. Good light and shadow in the shot. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2019
    Hi Charles, I'm glad you could see the 3D feel of this. I wanted this snake to come alive. Thank you for the compliments and great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from GaliaG


even if she if not poisonous and didn't move I would not take a shot of her, I just hate snakes

good capture of the light on her body

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2019
    Hi Galia, I'm not a big fan of snakes either but when a great opportunity crosses my path like this I can't ignore it! If the snake had been poisonous I probably would be running for the hills! LOL
    A special thanks for reviewing this even though snakes are not your forte. I appreciate the review very much! :o) Nancy
Comment from nikman


Quite a dramatic looking nature shot presented here! Your fine, full and central composition grants us a good look at your fascinating snake. Love those scales(?). Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    Hi Nik, I always feel lucky when I come across a subject like this, sometimes you miss out because your subject takes off. LOL Thanks for the great review, I'm glad you enjoyed the shot! :o) Nancy
Comment from Sange


Ah Sweet Helvi! Fearless Snake and Spider Hunter!! ;)
Better you than me girl!
Nice head on look into your lens with nice Dappled sun light.
Great find and capture!
;)

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    Hi Sange, I wouldn't be so fearless if the snake was poisonous! LOL I'm glad you think I did a good job taking the shot.Thanks for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
Comment from cleo85


The star of the snake is mesmerizing. It is easy for me to imagine that the pray cannot move. The photo is well composed. Those eyes seem to star at the viewer. The colors look realistic. The snake is in good focus. The details of the head and the scaled skin are well refined. The photo is also well framed and balanced.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    To have the snake looking at me and not taking off just made my day! Thanks so much Cleo for the Great Review! :o) Nancy
reply by cleo85 on 24-Jun-2019
    You're most welcome.
    Its not easy to look into snake eyes. :o)