Don’t Get Too Close by Robert York

Tuesday, 2nd June 2009

Don’t Get Too Close

by Robert York

This photograph is of a boomslang snake which is a highly poisonous snake found in South Africa. Look carefully in its eye and you can see myself taking the photo!

Equipment: SONY CYPERSHOT H5

Robert York

Amateur photographer

17 Comments

Lakshmi Prabhala Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 am
My My what green eyes you have!! Amazing the variety that is present in nature …and thanks for sharing this.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 am
This is a real green-eyed monster. What a large head/eye for such a small bodied snake–is it just a young one? Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and I thank you for sharing this pic with us.
su Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:38 am
Nicely captured. It looks an innocent little snake though!
Jonathan Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:13 am
“Trust in me, just in me…” Mesmerizing!
Anurag Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 am
I wonder why the eye is so prominent. Maybe someone can shed some light. anyone?……
KeithT Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:17 am
There has always been something about snakes that turn on alarm bells in my mind. It is surprising just how many people have a dislike for them. Yet when you look at this critter, the detail is fascinating. If it were me taking this shot I would have wanted at the very least a 1000mm lens just to put a good deal of distance between us. A brave man who can take a piccie of this thing without handshake – unless you had image stabalising power.
Thomas Vignaud Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
Great shot of a rare critter

Anurag – Most of the time, for big eyes, it’s realted with an animal hunting at night.

Looking at the color, it could be as well something to attract birds (looks like a little fruit).
The bird coming will then have a bad surprise.

It could be one of the two reason, both, or nothing at all Nature’s complex !
Malta Photography Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Great shot indeed. Very clear and the eyes are very sharp.
Nancy (Susan) Smith Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I grew up in kentucky but I am still terrified of all snakes,but this is a very impressive shot!!Nancy
mike Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I love the green eye. Same as my eye color.
Anurag Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I knew it would be you who would have an explaination Thomas, Thanks.
Pauline Jones Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
My hero again, taking shots of beautiful but dangerous things.
jo romano Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
beautiful
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
With that cue ball eye & sexy pose, you must be proud of this shot! Well deserved potd.
Herman Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
He, She looks hungry. Don’t know if I’d have gotten that close. Poisonous eh?
Renee Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Something so small but yet so dangerous!! Great shot!
SPAIN Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
=-)
great