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Costa Rica part III- Snake feeding on Anolis

 
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Apr 18, 2013 13:38 |  #1

Now I rarely if ever find snakes feeding on anything really. So it was with great satisfaction that I was able to observe this incredible scene of natural history unfold before me. Though I wasn't able to observe the initial attack I did see the gradual swallowing from head to tail which truly needs to be seen to be believed. Unfortunately the snake was rather shy and quickly hid underneath some roots and so the light and framing aren't what they could be but I'm just happy I managed to capture a 1/2 decent photo! Taken during a day hike in Corcovado national park.

Editing photos from my macair so let me know if the colour balance isn't quite right, it's a little difficult to judge.

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Apr 18, 2013 13:43 |  #2

Wow great catch Paul, WB looks dead on


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Apr 18, 2013 14:17 |  #3

Wow. Prefect timing.


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Apr 18, 2013 14:22 |  #4

:shock: Amazing and disturbing in equal amounts. :D


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Apr 18, 2013 14:54 |  #5

Very special shots. Capturing this and with such perfect exposure and DoF. Very very cool.


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Apr 18, 2013 15:23 |  #6

Amazing shots, particularly the third one.

Colour looks ok to me.

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Apr 18, 2013 17:27 |  #7

love #3 also.


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Apr 18, 2013 18:12 |  #8

Great captures, Paul! I especially like that third shot. The colour looks fine to me.


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Apr 19, 2013 01:03 |  #9

Amazing captures. Have always wondered with shots like this if the snake is actually enjoying the taste/smell of what it is eating.
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Apr 19, 2013 03:05 |  #10

All look great, a super set!




  
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Apr 20, 2013 01:06 |  #11

Great work Paul.


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Apr 20, 2013 04:49 |  #12

great catch....




  
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Apr 20, 2013 11:35 |  #13

Thanks everyone for the comments and feedback!
Brian - Just look at that smile, sure he's enjoying himself!!!


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Apr 20, 2013 16:41 |  #14

LordV wrote in post #15844046 (external link)
Amazing captures. Have always wondered with shots like this if the snake is actually enjoying the taste/smell of what it is eating.
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I wonder the same when I see people eating cauliflower....


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Apr 21, 2013 11:56 |  #15

Wonderful behaviour shots Paul.


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