Ornate Flying Snake Chrysopelea ornata.
Saw this gorgeous reptile at Dandeli WLS recently. Glides from branch to branch by contracting its belly to form a U-shaped concave depression which acts like a parachute, simultaneously using its tail to maintain balance. Mildly venomous.
Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/80
Av (Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -1
ISO Speed 100
Cropped.
Forgot to try a narrower aperture... :-P
Thanks, C&C welcome.
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