Tony Au Yeong
July 2024 - A Sleeping Green Bamboo Viper
About the Image(s)
Recently I went to Sapporo in Hokkaido and visited a zoo. There is a theater with a large collection of snakes, reptiles and turtles. I found this green bamboo viper sleeping with a characteristic coil of its body forming an interesting pattern on a rod. This species is a nocturnal poisonous hunter and so it sleeps in daytime. The image is lightly post processed in Camera Raw.
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9 comments posted
There is an interesting symmetry, with the head in the center. The bottom right light gray area may be slightly distracting, but not in a major way. Posted: 07/09/2024 19:51:28
Hi Tony, the viper looks like an exquisite jade ornament, with the symmetric coils and all the hues of green in the skin. I think that you have used the light beautifully to define the coils and the texture of the skin. I wonder if darkening the lighter areas in the background might show him off even more effectively. Posted: 07/11/2024 06:35:40
I generally don't like reptiles and particularly not snakes. But your photo made me think twice about those creatures. Without your explanation, it would have taken me a while before guessing that this was a snake. Shape, texture, and color make for an impressive composition. The symmetry works very well here, with a lot of curves. I would darken the background a little. Posted: 07/12/2024 02:32:16
A very interesting image, although I also don't like snakes ;)
I agree with Jose to try and darken the background a little. I very much like the composition and the symmetry. Well done. Posted: 07/15/2024 08:15:33
I agree with Jose to try and darken the background a little. I very much like the composition and the symmetry. Well done. Posted: 07/15/2024 08:15:33
The patterns and symmetry make this snake pop!
I would also clone out that brownish blob in the lower right corner. Posted: 07/15/2024 20:34:18
I would also clone out that brownish blob in the lower right corner. Posted: 07/15/2024 20:34:18
Congratulations Tony on you showcase image! You beautifully captured the relationship between mother and baby. Posted: 07/16/2024 15:58:06
Many thanks. This image was taken in a country park, with surrounding environment. I crop it to leave only the monkeys in the frame. Posted: 07/17/2024 00:35:24
Tony, congratulations on your picture being chosen for the home page. It's a great nature image and tells a good story of the relationship beta mother and child. Posted: 07/17/2024 00:04:51
Thank you so much Mervyn! I am glad that there are wildlife in the countryside of HK. Posted: 07/17/2024 00:39:44