Close Encounters

Artist: Steve Sass
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Close Encounters

A very photogenic Murray Darling Carpet Python was very interested in my macro photopgraphy!

Steve is the Principal Ecologist at EnviroKey providing specialist ecological services across Australia.

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Philip Johnson

better you than me – great shot
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Philip
mieclarke

WOW….
Steve Sass replied

Thats what I reckon too….....
hollys1wedding

Cool shot
AnnM

You do get some amazing shots ..WOW
Steve Sass replied

Thanks again!!
dannielle

wow, awesome shot!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Dannielle, one of my favourites that for sure!
CDrewHughes

What sort of snake is that? It seems to like you!
Great capture – it made me jump.
Steve Sass replied

Love it, thanks, Its a Murray Darling Carpet python – non-venomous so thats why I am so close!
kcranmer

Wow now that’s close, awesome shot!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks, Its seems to be a crowd favorite by the comments?
ECGardner

How awesome. :) Love the curiosity and cuteness you’ve captured here. Another great shot. :)
Steve Sass replied

thanks
Gerguppy

this is very eye catching and you have caught this little critter well! good stuff
Steve Sass replied

thanks. Their curiosity makes them very photogenic.
Jeff Burns

brilliant shot
Steve Sass replied

thanks Jeff
Mette Spange

I really like this one Steve!!! Its so good!!!!
Steve Sass replied

thanks Mette, I do love it.
CinB

fantastic! that is one close shot, you’ve captured detail in he eye superbly!!!
Steve Sass replied

thanks. Yes it shows up very well.
Allison Lane

Awesome shot!
camerahappy

Wouldnt want to get this fellow angry…great shot (and brave too!)
Steve Sass replied

He was very docile after handling him for a few minutes!
handprintz

Great shot,not too much into the slithery guys but this is fabulous!
Steve Sass replied

Glad you like it!
peterhoenderdos

Very dangerous way of making pictures you have. I lately saw a good bit of pictures made by Australians. And I now understand that your country produced a lunatic like Steve Irwin. You are all flaming mad.
The most dangerous thing overhere in Ireland would be a killer sheep
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Peter.
hotfudge

gorgeous shot, such a beautiful snake
Steve Sass replied

Thanks for favouriting this pic! I love it too!
Tracy A Smith

cool shot did you pee your pants !!!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Tracy. No I am very comfortable with reptiles!
Jodie Carruthers

OMG!!! Wow – amazing capture Steven!
Steve Sass replied

Thats Jodie. I am glad you like him!
pene

I’ve gone “off” snakes for the moment… one of my dogs just died from a snake bite.
but I’ve always liked them…. this is a great shot!
Steve Sass replied

Thats no good at all Pene! Thanks for your great shot wrap!
Jase812

OMG ! my blood just turned cold lol ! great shot ,welldone.
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Jase812. Great to see this shot had an ‘impact’!
naturelover

Very COOL!! a fantastic shot!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks naturelover!
Sharon Wormleaton

Well I’d have to say glad it’s only a python. Wouldn’t want it to be one of those venomous buggers. You have been busy. Some super shots you’ve uploaded recently
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Sharon! Yes, maybe I would have thought twice?
Leslie Hagen

Have to say that I am not a huge fan of snakes, but this is one terrific close up.
Steve Sass replied

Glad he doesnt turn you off completely! Thanks v-much for your comment.
Steve Chapple

Stunning, great POV here, well done!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Stephen for your comment.
Mechellerene

WOWWWWW! AWESOME!!! Makes me smile!!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Mechellerene, Glad you like it so much!
LindaR

amazing shot ~! I don’t think I’d have the courage to get this close ~ but glad to enjoy your pov! :) xx
Steve Sass replied

Thanks for your comment Linda
JLDunn

Wow! This is an awesome shot!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks JLDunn, so glad you like it!
Woodyk2

Great shot Steven.
Steve Sass replied

Thanks for your comment
Houndstooth St...

This is one of the BEST snake photos i have ever seen! It is certainly one of the closest! Great DOF used to emphasise his/her eye! Fantastic!!!
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Alex! Really appreciate your kind words.
Michelle Legg

Now that’s close!! Nice work and congrats on the feature.
Steve Sass replied

Thanks so much Michelle!
Stefan Seibold

WOW! That´s so cool! Really amazing! Excellent capture! And I agree with Alex Cearns I have never seen a snake so close to a camera and to you of course (shocking).
Steve Sass replied

Thanks Stefan, very much appreciate your comments!
Andrea Searle

That’s incredible! She is very photogenic. This shot would look awesome in our group “In the Eyes of Danger”!
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/in-the-eyes-of-danger
Steve Sass replied

thanks Andrea!
gabbielizzie

congradulations on your feature
Steve Sass replied

thanks very much
Andrea Searle

I know I already left a comment, but every time I see this I can’t get over how fantastic it is! The depth of field is excellent, with her eye in such perfect focus… It really is a truly remarkable photo. Well done to you Steve :)
Steve Sass replied

Thanks very much Andrea, appreciate your comments