Closeup Cobra

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• Kilted-Arab (8803)
• [2008-01-02 0:06]

Very nice, David! I don't recall seeing many cobra portraits - but if I have I'm sure not many are up to the quality of this shot. It's a good one!

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• manujmehta (4977)
• [2008-01-02 0:32]

very nice David, great capture of the kinf of all reptiles. great lighting and great coposition
regards
Manuj Mehta
India

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• Helkoryo (21690)
• [2008-01-02 0:45]
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Hello David

I do hope you didnt actually physically stumble on it my friend :-)

superb shot of those mesmerizing eyes, nice angle and a good sharp image

TFS kind regards Helen

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• Janice (27347)
• [2008-01-02 2:00]

The cobra is attractive - I like the look of them with the wide collar / cape around their necks.
Great capture David, very sharp and focused.
If he had struck you and not the camera - what would have happened - these are poisonous, aren't they?
Thank God, you are still here:)
Janice

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• michielp (624)
• [2008-01-02 2:31]

Nice detail, Good DOF, create timing.

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• Janone (18009)
• [2008-01-02 2:57]

Hello David.
Sounds good. Well I think so, otherwise he wouldn't stretch his neck uot that much, haha
Best regards.
Jan

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• lavan (2250)
• [2008-01-02 3:44]

nice and sharp capture
good national geographic type photography

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• GreenBaron (38751)
• [2008-01-02 4:41]

Hi David,
This is really a superb sharp portrait of the cobra! Excellent contrast and there's no disturbing background. An perfect "snake shot" my friend!
Hans

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• shelbeesmom (33638)
• [2008-01-02 6:38]

Oh my!! so scary!! These snakes scare me!! And we have rattlesnakes here but they are nothing compared to King Cobra! Nice shot David..you got him really to strike!
B-)
Linda

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• kickback (8834)
• [2008-01-02 11:45]

hi david, wonderful composition and clarity of this amazing looking snake, well done, thanks scott

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• tomek_wap (4562)
• [2008-01-02 13:34]

A nice shot.
Good wild and dangerous portrait.

Clean background.

Tom

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• Tomek (11858)
• [2008-01-02 14:33]

Hello David!!!!!!!
Splendid portrait with very good sharpness and I love that angle was captured.
I wish you only great and wonderful things in New Year 2008
Tom

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• tjutjut (15091)
• [2008-01-03 1:17]

Hi David,

What a dangerous shot my friend! . .
Very sharp and well captured . . Great detail image . .
Beautiful!

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• jonathanhart (10530)
• [2008-01-03 2:24]

hello David
wonderful capture of this dangerous snake !
a well done portrait, good colours and sharpness
regards
jo

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• milas (23142)
• [2008-01-03 3:18]

Merhaba myfriend David..
verynice comp...and shot..superb colors and pov...bravo..selamlar

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• Silke (23896)
• [2008-01-03 3:26]

Superb details, wonderful composition -- a wonderful cobra portrait (though I am not sure that I would want to have this greeting me on a daily basis :D)

TFS
silke
:D

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• VeeJayCee (707)
• [2008-01-03 7:25]

Hi David. Good to meet you again. I think you chose the perfect aperture for this shot which renders the whole depth of the subject sharply in natural soft light.
A happy 2008 to you my friend.
Vic.

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• tanburi (17828)
• [2008-01-03 8:03]

Hi David,
Excellent sharpness. Good composition.
TFS
Selahattin E

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• Werewolf (26132)
• [2008-01-03 8:51]

He have a special smile that model! I like the way it appear close and with precise details! It's true, i remember i saw it before!

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• copadonat (4136)
• [2008-01-03 15:13]

David

wow paciencia y tiempo no creo yo hacer un retrato asi te felicito FELIZ AÑO

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• JohnTulip (36194)
• [2008-01-03 16:15]

Well I do not like to see this creature under my bed, but the photo itself is all around ok!
Welldone David

John

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• trekks (8975)
• [2008-01-04 3:22]

Great work, David! I think many photographers dare not stand close to a cobra for a take, and it is true that it moves so fast when it does that. I like this sharpness and sideway looking eye. We normally see frontal view, but this sideview is so different.

Excellent note for a tip. Info on lens also useful. TFS, bill

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• ioana_tm (12549)
• [2008-01-05 7:05]

Hi dear friend,
this posture looks great.
I like very much this snake due to his ability of defending himself with the help of the lateral sides of his head and neck area - this way he is able to increase his surface and look bigger. A beautiful snake so well presented by you. The posture you have chosen is the best one. TFS
Best wishes and happy shooting ;)
Ioana
:) soon

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• Kiwis (12337)
• [2008-01-07 4:38]

Hi David,
Wow! Great closed-up and portrait of this cobra. Details are clear and colors excellent. Superb shot. Thanks
Regards
Diane

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• Ananfoto (0)
• [2008-01-09 1:32]
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Hi David..:)
I'm speechless!
Just one word my friend...Perfect!
Allow me to put in my theme..:])

Salute,
Anan

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• hester (9603)
• [2008-01-10 13:01]

Hi David

That is a fantastic shot. I love the perfect sharp details and the wonderful composition. The DOF is stunning as well. The snakes skin has some wonderful colours and textures

TFS

Karan

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• Marylou (12009)
• [2008-01-12 15:55]

Hi David :)

I'm back ! What a wonderful macro of this snake ! I certainly would be afraid in front of it, but thanks to you, i can observe all these nice details on its skin. So nice colours and sharpness, bravo !!
Best wishes my dear friend :)
Marylou

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• anjhello (4538)
• [2008-01-22 5:08]

amazing shot clear and sharp

tfs!

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• Hendrika (17840)
• [2008-02-18 3:48]

Hi David,

I only capture harmless creatures, this seems quite a different job - imagine, you just stumbled upon a cobra - brrrrr.
I think I will send my Iguana and your Cobra to National Geographic - okay?

TFS
Els

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• pablominto (27428)
• [2008-02-26 1:37]

Hello David,
An impressive subject has been captured!
Many will associate this image with India, but this kind of photography is for sure nothing I will ever try...
I'm impressed you can do this without handshake, hehehe!
A typical pose is well captured, great details in the snake!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• mesquens1 (6279)
• [2008-02-26 1:39]

Superb shot, David
Thanks so much.
Raimundo

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• lybil (1415)
• [2008-03-08 13:27]

David,
Excellent close-up picture... great details and sharpness.
Well done.
TFS
Lybil

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• kurekpit (2797)
• [2008-03-18 6:13]

Hi David.
Great portrait,good details and well captured.
Best regards
TFS

* Piotr *

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• Vaibhav27 (1191)
• [2008-04-16 19:53]
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Hi David,
I love serpents and spacially like cobra,
Very detailed shot,
nice DOF..
Good job..
TFS..
:) ltr..

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• wieyos (6234)
• [2008-05-10 2:06]
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Hi Dave,

the best close-up of a cobra i have ever seen. bravo!

TFS
regards
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