Sssssssssssssso, Do You Come Here Often? by alophoto

Sssssssssssssso, Do You Come Here Often?

I had a stare down with a snake at the zoo. Wish his tongue had been out for the photo, but loved that I could get in there so close to his face safely. This reminded me somewhat of Harry Potter and the talking snake at the zoo.

So sorry for those of you with snake phobias. Look away. That stare, it's almost hypnotic, huh?

My title came to me while shooting and I had to go with this photo...for the title. Such a good title. It's that way for me sometimes. The title is important to me. I can't use a photo sometimes, til I have one. Untitled is never an option. Never.

While walking around the zoo, the group of us girls...all girl scouts and their moms, passed a male peacock. One of the mom's joked that he said, "How YOU doing?" to the group of us pretty ladies. Got me thinking about flirty zoo animals:).
What a sight to see so early in the morning......scared me half to death.....LOL! Just kidding. Love the way you caught him head on and the expression is priceless.
June 17th, 2014  
I love snakes and this is a stunning capture - do you know what type he was - one of the rattlers maybe? fav for me
June 17th, 2014  
@annied I just called him big ass snake. Not sure. He was pretty big. Maybe a rattler? Thank you for the faves:)!!!
June 17th, 2014  
Yikes, didn't expect to see him here, lol! Love your title. I rarely can think of a good one. Fantastic shot... gives me the shiversssss.
June 17th, 2014  
Eeeeeeeeeeeeek.aghhhhh...nice snake! Super close...eek!
June 17th, 2014  
Great pov and capture
June 17th, 2014  
Thank God for glass..... fabulous capture... love the DOF with the head being the main focus
June 17th, 2014  
Awesome shot. Fav
June 17th, 2014  
OMG you're so funny, the picture is great but your narration is quiet amusing and makes me laugh.
June 17th, 2014  
Great pov and much too close for my comfort!
June 17th, 2014  
wow so awesome scary
June 17th, 2014  
Not a fan of snakes but the photo is brilliant! Great DOF and texture.
June 17th, 2014  
heh heh, so funny. Great shot, love the DOF! I really don't mind snakes.
June 17th, 2014  
Wonderful
June 17th, 2014  
Great close-up of scary Mr. Snake.
June 17th, 2014  
Wowsier.... fabulous DOF
FAV
June 17th, 2014  
I don't do snakes... Even on tv and photos. I took a quick look though and could tell your focus and composition were great.
June 17th, 2014  
Whoa! Great shot.
June 17th, 2014  
Fantastic shot. You should've dressed your Nikon up as a little rodent and seen what happened :)
June 17th, 2014  
Is he curious, flirty, or sinister? Err on the side of caution!
June 17th, 2014  
Wow, was this through glass? Fantastic shot. Love the dof. Fav
June 17th, 2014  
Mesmerizing.
June 17th, 2014  
OMG! He is coming right out the screen at me, sending shivers down my spine! Great photo, even if I don't really like it (if you know what I mean!) Fav.
June 17th, 2014  
Fantastic - love that intense expression and that disappearing body - great dof
June 17th, 2014  
Fun to read how you came to the title -- and what a great shot! Love that expression, that stare, it is hypnotic.
June 17th, 2014  
Amazing detail
June 17th, 2014  
Great capture, love the dof and the fun story of your title. Glad you won.
June 17th, 2014  
Great shot, I love that stare it's so menacing
June 17th, 2014  
What an amazing shot.
June 17th, 2014  
@snackmaster I just made mousy faces at him...rat face? Nah, good idea, though.

@shepherdmanswife Yep, through glass. I am not THAT brave without:). thanks!!

@bill_fe Totally, no snake is gonna get the best of me! Thanks, Bill!!
June 17th, 2014  
Wonderful pov and capture
June 17th, 2014  
Fabulous capture:-) FAV!
June 17th, 2014  
Ah! Creepy capture!! What a face!
June 17th, 2014  
Very cool close up, they still scare the hell out of me though. I think it's the eyes, so cold!
June 17th, 2014  
Wow, fabulous macro shot
June 17th, 2014  
EEEKK!!! you made me jump with that head on shot, it's great, but scary
June 17th, 2014  
Wow that is fantastic and definitely scary enough to give me nightmares -
June 17th, 2014  
Eeeeeek!! sorry,for screaming -out-loud-ha!:) cool macro tho':)
June 17th, 2014  
oh this is awesome! love the POV!
June 17th, 2014  
This is beautiful - great POV
June 17th, 2014  
@bella_ss Let me know if you ever need a hand with one:).
June 18th, 2014  
Wow - what a fabulous pov. I have no problem with snakes (as long as they are not poisonous and no sudden moves are involved) but I was leaning in close to the laptop when this one popped up on the screen, so there was a yikes moment. And I know what you mean about titles - they are a big part of the creativity process for me!
June 18th, 2014  
Very brave close-up.
June 18th, 2014  
Fantastic portrait of the snake!
June 18th, 2014  
as you say it's hypnotic, I don't like snake, but behind a glass and when you know theres no risk it's fascinating....Very nicely captured Amanda
June 18th, 2014  
Wow, and love that POV and dof
June 18th, 2014  
Love how you have captured this snake just fabulous fav
June 18th, 2014  
@bella_ss Hehe, why thank you... I will!
June 18th, 2014  
Beautiful shot - great detail on the face of this creature.
June 18th, 2014  
Super shot - and I don't even like snakes. Love the pov.
June 18th, 2014  
Venomous and hypnotic beauty!
June 19th, 2014  
SO funny. You, not the snake!
June 19th, 2014  
Not a huge snake fan...but you have made him look like he is actually smiling...amazing POV. Great texture, color, and light!
June 20th, 2014  
hah! my first thought was harry potter before i read your write-up! awesome pov on this!
June 20th, 2014  
Great shot, Amanda. Such a scary looking snake. Those eyes and that face. FAV
June 21st, 2014  
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