Friday, 4 July 2008

Snake's Eye View - Sky Watch Friday

"Snake's Eye View"
View from ground level in the Australian rainforest
Sky Watch Friday
close up from the ground in australian rainforestHere's a relatively unique photo for my first Sky Watch Friday back again. Looking at this I just imagine the snake slithering along the path, looking up into the early morning sun....

This photo taken with the Fujifilm S9600 digital camera.
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60 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 July 2008 at 1:57 pm

    absolutely stunning!

    but... snakes?

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    1. Unknown21 March 2013 at 6:18 pm

      I sure agree with you, janet!
      It's stunning!!

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  2. Christy4 July 2008 at 2:08 pm

    I like this shot. I really love the perspective. I have been trying to incorporate different perspectives into my work, instead of the same old stand, look, point, focus and shoot routine.

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  3. Ladynred4 July 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Simply beautiful! I love it!
    Scrapbooking and Photography

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  4. Anonymous4 July 2008 at 2:39 pm

    I really like this point of view! very nice!

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  5. Unknown4 July 2008 at 2:59 pm

    Hi janet,

    Yes, big, fierce ones.....! :) No, actually we didn't see any snakes on the whole trip, which was kind of disappointing as I was hoping to get a photo of one. But this was the best I could do.

    Cheers,

    David

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  6. Sherry4 July 2008 at 3:00 pm

    It's definitely a unique perspective. Very interesting photo. Nice job.

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  7. Unknown4 July 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Hi Christy,

    Yes, sometimes it is good to get a different perspective. This photo isn't really very spectacular, but the angle makes it unique.

    Cheers,

    David

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  8. Unknown4 July 2008 at 3:51 pm

    Hi Ladynred,

    Thanks for dropping round. Hope to see you round the ridges again soon. I'll try and drop by at your place too when I get a chance.

    Cheers,

    David

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  9. Unknown4 July 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Hi Luke,

    Glad you like this point of view. I'll have to try and visit your blog too, in-amongst the nuances of real life. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  10. Unknown4 July 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Hi Sherry,

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, especially in photographs, so if you like this angle that's great. Thanks for your comment, hope you have a great day.

    Cheers,

    David

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  11. Pretty Life Online4 July 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Perfect entry for skywatch... all I can say is that "you'll be the sun in somebody else's sky"...LoL! Mine's up too hope you can drop by...

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  12. Pretty Life Online4 July 2008 at 5:41 pm

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  13. Anonymous4 July 2008 at 5:52 pm

    I think this is the best Sky Watch Friday yet. The things I have seen are very encouraging and the photography is spot on.

    I really admire your photography choices and your critical eye for composition, lighting and texture.

    Abraham Lincoln
    —Brookville Daily Photo

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  14. Anonymous4 July 2008 at 7:18 pm

    It is well known that we Portuguese once sailed the seven seas searching for new lands, wealth and adventures.
    We were brave in those days and gave the world new worlds!

    Luckily I don’t have to sail the big oceans on a small ship to sea the wonders of our world …
    No Sir, I just need to check with Mr. Tom, the finest host there is, for a trip around the world with SKY WATCH TOURS and with a click here, a click there I am quickly in the USA, England, Brazil, Italy, China, Australia, Finland … well, everywhere.

    And on each stop I come to see a little marvel of our world under a great sky!
    Hope you can come and see my piece of the sky ...

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  15. Anonymous4 July 2008 at 7:41 pm

    In all the time I was in the desert I only saw about a dozen snakes - one of which was looking the other way when I put my foot within 18 inches of it - - -

    What a great perspective.

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  16. Gemma Wiseman4 July 2008 at 7:55 pm

    What an amazing shot! I am sure a poem could be written about this scenario!

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  17. Unknown4 July 2008 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Pretty Life Online,

    Thanks for that inspiring comment. You've certainly been a light in my day. :) Will drop by yours shortly, have a nice day.

    Cheers,

    David

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  18. SandyCarlson4 July 2008 at 10:01 pm

    There are definite advantages to being a snake if this is the view.

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  19. Unknown4 July 2008 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Abraham Lincoln,

    Thank you also for this very inspiring comment. I am so glad that you can find some joy in the photos I post here, as I do in yours. Hopefully we can both continue to share and learn in the future. All the best with your continued photography, and have a great week!

    Cheers,

    David

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  20. Cherie4 July 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Nicely done! The idea of the snake has my skin crawling, but the photo makes me smile. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Unknown4 July 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Hi quinttarantino,

    I continue to be amazed at the diversity to be found in the blogosphere. As you say, we can find sites from all over the world, and experience different cultures to our own all at the click of a button. Thank you for your contribution to this corner of the world, hope we can both continue to find great discoveries online.

    Cheers,

    David

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  22. Unknown4 July 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Hi archiearchive,

    Yes, it's a pity that we don't see snakes as much as we're supposed to. At least, from a photographer's point of view. We can probably thank God that we don't though, otherwise there might be a lot more bites!

    Cheers,

    David

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  23. Amila Salgado4 July 2008 at 10:15 pm

    Crickey! What a creative capture!
    Greetings from Sri Lanka!

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  24. Unknown4 July 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Hi Greyscale territory,

    Are you a poet? Perhaps you could write the poem. :) I'm really no good at poetry, but is sounds like a great idea.

    Cheers,

    David

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  25. Roan4 July 2008 at 11:47 pm

    I don't really want to see a snake, but I enjoy his view.

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  26. Tom5 July 2008 at 12:06 am

    Thank you for joining in with Sky Watch this week.. your pictures, comments and time a very much appreciated by many.
    Tom
    Nice to have you back... the picture below this is fantastic by the way..

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  27. kjpweb5 July 2008 at 12:19 am

    Very beautiful image - as are the rest on your site! Well done! Cheers, Klaus

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  28. OGD Critic5 July 2008 at 1:02 am

    What a unique prospective, great shot!

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  29. AphotoAday5 July 2008 at 2:00 am

    I have a phobia about snakes that I just can't seem to get rid of... Imagining them is about as far as I'll go...
    By the way, the photo of the waterfall in the next posting is absolutely stunning. Great work! Very nice.
    Best regards, Don.

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  30. Unknown5 July 2008 at 2:23 am

    Great capture and lovely perspective.
    Well done, David.

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  31. Snap Catch5 July 2008 at 2:36 am

    Great catch for SWF! God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.... Happy weekend! Mine's up too hope you can drop by.... here

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  32. Pat - Arkansas5 July 2008 at 2:49 am

    I would image that a snake, having just slithered out of, or from under, a dark and chilly place, would find this ray of sunlight on its path most welcome. Interesting perspective; excellent photo.

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  33. Unknown5 July 2008 at 5:26 am

    I love the shot! And I found myself looking for the snake, LOL!

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  34. Anonymous5 July 2008 at 7:30 am

    When I take these shots call them worm eye wiew, bit snake eye is a lot cooler. Geat shot and perspective to get that sunflash.

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  35. Unknown5 July 2008 at 3:40 pm

    Hi Sandy Carlson,

    Yes, and little children too. :) It's great with photography to see as something (or someone) else sees - good for expanding your horizon!

    Cheers,

    David

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  36. Unknown5 July 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Hi cherie,

    Snakes aren't a very nice thought, are they? Glad you like the pic though.

    Cheers,

    David

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  37. Unknown5 July 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Hi gallicissa,


    'Gidday, fellow Ocianian! (If that's how you spell it!) Thanks for the comment, I'll drop by your site later for a vist.

    Cheers,

    David

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  38. Unknown5 July 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Hi b. roan,

    There seems to be a common theme here - everyone loves the view, but not the snake!

    Cheers,

    David

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  39. Unknown5 July 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Hi old wom tigley,

    Thanks for your continued support of this and all the blogs that participate in Sky Watch Friday. It's great to be back and be able to see all these great photos from all over the world again.

    All the best,

    David

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  40. Unknown5 July 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Hi Klaus,

    Thanks for dropping round at my site. I'm glad you appreciate the photography here, hope you have a really great week.

    Cheers,

    David

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  41. Unknown5 July 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Hi nina,

    Thanks for your comment. I hope to be able to drop by your blog soon. In the mean time, have an enjoyable time with your photography!

    Cheers,

    David

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  42. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Hi aphotoaday,

    I don't really like snakes either - I never could understand how some people will pick them up saying "they're not poisonous!"

    Glad you like the shot below. That scene was really beautiful!

    Cheers,

    David

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  43. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Hi John,

    Thanks for your supportive comments again on this first week back. I really appreciate it mate!

    Cheers,

    David

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  44. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Hi snap catch,

    Thanks, that short message of yours if very important, and something we can all lose sight of in today's busy world. I hope that you will have a blessed and happy week.

    Cheers,

    David

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  45. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Hi pat,

    I can imagine that too! Sometimes when I wake up in the morning I just want to get out into some warm sunlight. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  46. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Hi jenty,

    Lol, I find myself doing that with pictures sometimes too! Thanks for dropping round, hope you have a great weekend.

    Cheers,

    David

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  47. Unknown5 July 2008 at 9:48 pm

    Hi Babooshka,

    I knew there was another name for this, but I couldn't remember what it was! Next time I'll have to include that title.

    Thanks for the comment, hope you have a great day. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  48. Garden Lily6 July 2008 at 6:04 am

    I like it!

    David, I've "tagged" you on my "Flowers and Weeds" blog for the 6 random facts. I hope you will have a chance to join in the fun!

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  49. This Is My Blog - fishing guy6 July 2008 at 7:36 am

    David: That's what you call getting your camera in the dirt, real nice.

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  50. AnneKa6 July 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Great sky watch post, still trying to see all the sky watch photos on Tom's blog.

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  51. Lea7 July 2008 at 2:22 am

    Excellent perspective :)

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  52. Unknown7 July 2008 at 11:02 am

    Hi garden lily,

    Thanks so much for the tag! I'll try to get this tag posted on my blog, but I dont have much time before World Youth Day, so I may not be able to get it done in time! I certainly appreciate your add though, hope you have a really great next few weeks.

    Cheers,

    David

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  53. Unknown7 July 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Hi Fishing Guy,

    Yeah, just have to keep track of the camera to make sure it doesn't "eat the dust"! :) Thanks for that comment, and thanks for the continued support in SWF.

    Cheers,

    David

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  54. Unknown7 July 2008 at 12:06 pm

    Hi anneka,

    Tom certainly gets a lot of people for Sky Watch Friday doesn't he? I can't manage to get around to all of them, but do try to visit some. Thanks for continuing to visit, hope you have a great day.

    Cheers,

    David

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  55. Unknown7 July 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Hi esnorway,

    Thanks for that comment and dropping round. Hope you have a joyful week.

    Cheers,

    David

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  56. Unknown7 July 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Hi lea,

    Although not an excellent photo in itself, I do love the perspective in this when you associate it with a snake's view! Glad that you do too. Have a nice day!

    Cheers,

    David

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  57. Sherry8 July 2008 at 3:33 am

    David, I had already commented on this photo during Sky Watch, but came back to view it again. You know, I really do like this photo -- there's something very compelling about it to me. It's beautiful and even somehow ominous looking. Very nice!

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  58. Dewdrop18 July 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Love your shot... I was on another page and your lightning avatar lured me to your site. I am a sucker for CG shots.

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  59. Unknown21 March 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Simply amazing!!!

    Keep it up, David!

    This is the best of your pics that I've seen...absolutely terrific!

    Keep it up!

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