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Reptile Photographs

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I am majoring in photography and my final project for my black and white photography class had to be a themed project - something that we had not done before. I am quite new to owning reptiles and non-furry animals, but have and have had plenty of the furry ones (and have most focused on equine photography). I thought the more non-furry types would make excellent subjects. I asked a local reptile store if they would allow me to photograph their animals and they were happy to help in every way.

I would really love some feedback from individuals in the community. I really enjoyed doing this and would like to know if these are at all appealing or interesting. I want to know if this is something I should continue to pursue or something that really isn't of interest.

A link to the gallery is below, just a gallery (no sales, trying to make sure I obey all rules). I put up the black and white versions and color versions.
http://slrpix.exposuremanager.com/g/reptile_photos

A couple of images from the gallery (I apologize for the giant copyright symbol, I am a bit paranoid at times)
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I really like these pictures, and they are very nice, but most of the breeding done in reptiles is for the insane combinations of colors. I think that the concept is a very good idea, and in some ways it works, but I think that it won't be as popular of an idea as it could be. I think that it would work for certain lizards and snakes, but it would take some looking to find the right specimens.

the bearded dragon looks really amazing, and so do the ball python and the boa, but i'm not too thrilled about the others. I think the bearded dragon works because it captures the personality and mood. I'll have to take some black and whites of my animals and post them in this thread (if you don't mind that is)
 
I enjoyed the photos. I feel like the black & white photos make you notice the texture and mood more. From the art side the black & white is awesome. From the reptile side the color is awesome. I think reptile enthusiast want to see every detail while the art population loves to see the texture and mood.
Great photos either way!
 
the_gecko_geek, thank you for the feedback. Go ahead an post whatever you want. You said the idea won't be as popular as it could be, would you mind elaborating? I would enjoying hearing what might making this more appealing. I know these are more directed toward fine art rather than commercial, since it was originally for a fine art class. Any thoughts on improve would be welcomed.

candace, thank you very much. I am really fond texture, perhaps what first drew me to doing this particular project. These guys just naturally scream texture and black and white emphasizes it. Of course many of them have such gorgeous colors it was quite difficult to convert them to black and white even if they did look nice!
 
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