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Surprise! Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
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I have to say I am not a big snake fan. But this is a wonderful photo! I love how you caught the tongue out.
Photocat
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We had a mohave rattlesnake in our backyard a couple of months ago (and before we had a snake barrier installed) and I took some photos but not nearly as good as yours. Great job!
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I have frequently been "surprised" when birding in AZ or NM. No post-processing or cropping.
Nikon D500; Nikkor 300mm f4e PF with 1.4 x TC @420 mm equivalent; manual; 1/2000; f 5.6; auto ISO at 640
Nikon D500; Nikkor 300mm f4e PF with 1.4 x TC @420 mm equivalent; manual; 1/2000; f 5.6; auto ISO at 640
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Thank you, Rose. Have to do laundry after these encounters!
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Thank you.
Yup, I bet it was a surprise! Good capture! We ran into one this summer in the badlands, always make the heart beat a bit faster when you hear that rattle.
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Thanks, Steve. So...for a few minutes after the encounter one tends to look down a lot. But soon ... looking up for birds. Not 20-min after this encounter, another!
JPatton
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Nice capture!
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Thank You!
Howard
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sweet, you laying down for this one
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Oh Yes! This is a different snake, but same approach.
sweet, you laying down for this one
Wow...
We have Copperheads & Water Moccasins in our area and I've photographed the latter many times, but I'm more of a 500mm + (even on the D500) kinda guy and always from a position that I can move quickly. LOL!
Well done!
We have Copperheads & Water Moccasins in our area and I've photographed the latter many times, but I'm more of a 500mm + (even on the D500) kinda guy and always from a position that I can move quickly. LOL!
Well done!
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Thanks. My "trick" is to have my bird watching buddy with me. He then moves slowly back and forth in front of the snake. The snake tracks his movements, leaving me to shoot in peace. I can never talk him into moving closer so I can film the strike. I guess he is not that good of a buddy!
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Very nice shots. I've been looking all summer when I'm out shooting, but haven't found one yet.
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Nice, reminds me of my homeland. . .
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M R, you are a gutsy guy! And you took a great shot.
Snapshot2020
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Nice photos though definitely not a “Nope Rope” (Rattler) kinda guy. In part I’m hearing impaired and hiking in Central Oregon I have walked past buzzing Rattlers only to have my wife point them out to me a few times.
Fantastic photos.
Joe B
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Nice shots! Hard to pick a favorite, honestly. Having that tongue up is just iconic rattler
Yezdi
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Sensational shots
Absolutely delightful images, and handsome brutes too! That last image looks like a coiled spring r3eady to bounce-up!
Indrajeet Singh
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Nice shot. Menacing look in his eye.
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