Snake Eyes by Howe Sim

Thursday, 26th July 2007

Snake Eyes

by Howe Sim

The green tree python is native to New Guinea, Indonesia and certain parts of Australia. It consumes small rodents and birds, foraging for food at night and sleeping during the daytime. Adults can grow to lengths of up to 2 metres. It is an endangered species because of the skin trade and habitat destruction.

Equipment: Nikon D100

Howe Sim

This specialist in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology recently embarked on a second career in Travel, Nature & Portrait Photography. He has developed an extensive list of clientele and has published two books featuring his photography.

www.howesim.com

13 Comments

John Harrison Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 7:07 am
A truly stunning image
John
Pauline Jones Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 7:52 am
This is a dramatic picture; very green; i love the snakes eyes.
Rushdie Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 8:39 am
Very nice color and pattern. Intriguing.
Anurag Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 8:44 am
wow! wow! wow!
A terrific pose and perfect lighting. Tell me its not a studio shot!! and the wide aperture gives a gerat sense of depth and dimension. Howe gie us the backstory on this shot, like where was it shot etc. I would also like to know the lense that you were using.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 10:10 am
I like the shallow DOF and the focus on the eyes is perfect. I think I would have off-centered the head of the snake a little more. I also think the large shady part in the bottom is a little bit distracting, but I guess there was little you could do about it (perhaps a fill-flash?)? Other than that: excellent work!
Vikas Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 10:35 am
I love pics like these…which shows the beautiful patterns in nature which we don’t get to see anymore in the cities..
Amie Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Wow! I have a major phobia of snakes but this image is just stunning. Seeing this picture makes it hard to categorize it into the slimey, evil creatures I can’t stand! Awesome pic!
Renee Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Great photo! love the color on the snake very bright..awesome!
TM Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Mesmerizing!! I find no fault with this, unless you’re “too close for comfort”! It’s absolutely (may I say it?) STRIKING! Thank you.
kml Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Great macro image! Love the greens and the scale patterns!
david Says:
July 26th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
he looks funny
love the pattern

good shot

nice website to
Adam Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 5:45 am
This photo scared the shit out of me. What are those big slits in the front of its face? It’s not a big step from this thing to the basilisk. The eyes are mesmerizing. It really–wow. I wouldn’t have know, but I really feel the parts of my brain that have been there since we evolved from goodness-knows-what saying DANGER!!!!

Great shot!

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Age Says:
May 1st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Absolutely gorgeous color…….Great photography!

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