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Gopher Snake with Bokeh

Gopher Snake with Bokeh

The strong sunlight reflecting off of the snake's scales created a bokeh effect.

The strong sunlight reflecting off of the snake's scales created a bokeh effect.
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

settings

settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 260/1

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upload_date

Jul, 2016

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870

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+81

Awards

Winner in Slithering Snake Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Superb Composition

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Top Choice

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Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

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Awesome shot, love it.

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WOW! Love this!

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Wow..... excellent,

Nice depth of field. Very well done shot

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WOW!!!! Great shot!

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Congrats on your award. You do some nice work!

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Nice capture, congratulations!

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