Serpent Spectacle by Sayer

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12-OCT-2008	Sayer

Serpent Spectacle

Toledo Zoo, Ohio

I was taking a profile photo when he decided to show off a bit.
Taken handheld through a glass window (thank goodness).

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
1/250s f/4.0 at 300.0mm iso800 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	12-Oct-2008 15:36:29
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	800
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Russell Tunny		09-Aug-2019 14:30
Great shot. Fantastic you got a rarely seen action of a snake. V!

Ellen Michaels		05-Sep-2018 02:12
Fabulous.

Guest		08-May-2010 21:41
Ohhhh Nice.

Guest		25-Dec-2009 06:18
Perfect! Excellent picture!

Ramiek		20-Sep-2009 10:55
beautiful!!! V!

Ashley Hockenberry		04-Sep-2009 01:52
A+

Susanne v. Schroeder		10-Feb-2009 16:49
Wow! Spectacular shot!!

Guest		22-Nov-2008 16:15
Great photo! V

Victor Tackett		21-Nov-2008 19:58
Very cool v

Guest		29-Oct-2008 21:19
Top notch.

Guest		24-Oct-2008 16:37
100% outstanding.BAV

Art Parnell		21-Oct-2008 05:09
This has to be the most perfectly posed snake image I've ever seen. Superb timing, Sayer!

Pixel Shooter		21-Oct-2008 01:35
Simply stunning!!! BV

Guest		20-Oct-2008 01:41
Super timing. An amazing shot ... -v

Robert Charity		19-Oct-2008 23:44
quite a mouth there, v

Richard Calmes		19-Oct-2008 14:46
Stunning! Spectacular! V

Yves Rubin		19-Oct-2008 02:41
Amazing clarity and sense of being there. BV!

Apostolos Tikopoulos		18-Oct-2008 19:48
Terrific catch and superb colors. V.

PauloCGama		18-Oct-2008 18:28
b.r.a.v.o.!!! V

Jay Levin		17-Oct-2008 21:29
Absolutely fantastic shot, Sayer. Details are amazing. Vote

Martin Schiff		17-Oct-2008 04:50
Very cool! Great job.

Liz Bickel		17-Oct-2008 03:50
Oh wow!!! Truly amazing. A perfect moment captured in perfect lighting with perfect clarity.

Guest		17-Oct-2008 00:02
OMG, you can't see the glass at all. That's an amazing shot.

Matthew Mannell		16-Oct-2008 18:43
Color, action, detail...its got it all!

Thomas		16-Oct-2008 16:58
Wide enough to eat a double hamburger ;-) Awesome shot!

bill		16-Oct-2008 02:46
Great catch Sayer. Beautiful color.

Bill Robinson		16-Oct-2008 01:21
Terrific catch !

Sue Robertson		15-Oct-2008 21:06
Incredibly sharp through glass.. Fantastic image.. v

Dick Jones		15-Oct-2008 19:31
A toothless wonder, well done.

Ali Majdfar		15-Oct-2008 12:26
Outstanding capture, ~V

Guest		15-Oct-2008 12:05
Fantastic capture! Vote.

Guest		15-Oct-2008 04:51
Wow! And I'm glad I am nowhere in the neigbourhood of this fellow, he does not look very friendly...

Guest		15-Oct-2008 04:14
Stunning shot my friend!

Guest		15-Oct-2008 02:13
Huge impact with this stunning image. Best snake photo that I've seen.

Guest		14-Oct-2008 22:23
What a jaw-dropping image..you nailed this one..v

Guest		14-Oct-2008 20:16
I weep for my abiltiy! What a great shot. I'm going to have to go to the Toledo Zoo and meet this show off snake. I only live an hour from the place. Great job!

Guest		14-Oct-2008 20:12
Terrific!!! V

Janet Forjan-Freedman		14-Oct-2008 18:26
Great timing on this outstanding catch!

Marco Valk		14-Oct-2008 17:57
terrific image; given the circumstances the shot is even more remarkable. big vote

Guest		14-Oct-2008 17:15
Wow - great timing and composition/exposure. Well done.

Dick Lowthian		14-Oct-2008 16:47
Perfect timing on this one, Sayer.

Tim		14-Oct-2008 16:35
Awesome!!! This is Amazing!

Gary Martin		14-Oct-2008 15:38
Wow - brilliant capture. Great clarity

Guest		14-Oct-2008 14:04
Nice shot!

dawn		14-Oct-2008 13:47
omigosh Sayer! This is brilliant! v.

Pat Hemlepp		14-Oct-2008 10:08
Great timing.

Guest		14-Oct-2008 08:41
Where are his fangs? Nice shot, the glass must have been clean for a change. Usually it is always smudged with handprints.

Wenche Aune		14-Oct-2008 08:25
Fantastic! V

Guest		14-Oct-2008 08:11
Fantastic catch..

Guest		14-Oct-2008 05:39
What an amazing, fantastic and surreal shot, Sayer, major kudos!

Guest		14-Oct-2008 04:12
Hand him a sandwich :D Neato shot

Guest		14-Oct-2008 04:06
Perfection Sayer and what timing...Wow! Pam

Guest		14-Oct-2008 02:49
FANTASTIC! Love the composition, stop action and color! Thanks!

Mindy McNaugher		14-Oct-2008 02:04
AWESOME capture!!! Vote!

Guest		14-Oct-2008 01:34
We know you're a charmer, but "snake charmer"? Great photo!!

noearlybird		14-Oct-2008 01:32
I think he was trying to tell you it was dinner time! Kathie ~V~

Guest		14-Oct-2008 01:15
WHOA!!!!!! AWESOME SHOT!!! WOW!!!!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		14-Oct-2008 01:08
Ah!!! Open wide and say Ah!, my what nice pink gums you have... terrific capture Sayer, good clean image...

ifotog		14-Oct-2008 00:49
Great shot!

Guest		14-Oct-2008 00:42
OH MY GOSH! Thank goodness he was facing away from you, LOL! Awesome shot, big vote!

Mary and Jim Anderson		14-Oct-2008 00:38
A real winner! What a capture.

Bob Gilley		14-Oct-2008 00:20
Wow!! Thank goodness for the glass and the 300mm lens. Great shot Sayer ~v

Guest		14-Oct-2008 00:10
Wow! What a shot... Outstanding!

william mahan		14-Oct-2008 00:09
Outstanding work......really scary!!!

Tricia		14-Oct-2008 00:03
Amazing shot, and through glass too, wow!!!

Terri Steele		13-Oct-2008 23:59
Woah! Excellent catch with perfect detail!

Guest		13-Oct-2008 23:44
this shot is really amazing, nice work

Guest		13-Oct-2008 23:36
Nice one! V

Jean Chiasson		13-Oct-2008 23:27
Wow fantastic close up action Sayer big vote

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