# Watersnakes **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** editors-pick, wildlife\ **Created:** [May 24, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708 "2025-05-24T14:17:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/1 "2025-05-24T14:17:23Z")
![Watersnake 11.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/0/505c0da75c56b4a491add29a0f676694401a28a5.jpeg) ![Watersnake 12.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/2/c284a43fdb2c0844d96900cc916bf8a7f7b4ed61.jpeg) ![Watersnake 13.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/4/34e008387db8782ab1acaa7ad4d5c25523784331.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Seen in the neighborhood lake spillway behind my house. These snakes gather in a small pool to try to catch sunfish that are carried down the spillway. ### Specific Feedback Any. The first two images show a pair of snakes waiting for a fish to come in the spillway. The last image was taken in full sun which I think shows the true beauty of these snakes. ### Technical Details Canon 90D, Sigma 150-600mm, hand held ISO 4000, f8, shutter speed varies. Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Keith\_Flood](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/keith_flood/32/77197_2.png) [@Keith\_Flood](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Keith_Flood)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/2 "2025-05-24T14:37:38Z")
Wow, Allen, that is a pretty interesting subject, good find! I like the crisp detail in all of the snakes. My favorite is the second image with the “brontosaurus” pose of the snake on the right. Most of the snake images I have seen try to show a more menacing side of these reptiles but I really like yours. I might crop some of the water on the left out. To my eye, it is not adding anything to the image and acts like a frame that is too large, taking away from the subject. Maybe a square crop? Other than that I think this is a superb snake habitat image you captured! ---
**Author:** ![Russell\_Carpenter](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/russell_carpenter/32/77777_2.png) [@Russell\_Carpenter](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Russell_Carpenter)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/4 "2025-05-24T23:09:18Z")
Hi Allen. These are extraordinary images. I really like how you have blended excellent photographic skills with a really interesting account from the natural world. ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/5 "2025-05-30T08:04:58Z")
Beautifully captured images with great techs ! I also like the color pallette of the frames, would love to see the first one in rectangular format. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/6 "2025-05-30T13:23:06Z")
So cool. This reminds me that during the winter, folks are sometimes seeing snakes resting in the thermal runoff in Yellowstone. Definitely a sight I’d like to witness. This is a nice selection (I appreciate seeing the last shot, so we can get a sense of how colorful they are), but I am fond of the surprise double in #1. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/watersnakes/46708/8 "2025-06-01T06:32:43Z")
Wow! I love these. The subjects are lovely and so unusual. Colours are great and look so natural. How cool is it to have a spill way with snakes behind your house! I wouldn’t get much done around the house.