Rattlesnake

Posted by Gene Gwin on Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:11 pm

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A Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake photographed at the Laguna Seca Ranch on 3 April 2024. Z9, 600 pf, 1/500, f/6.3, iso 1250. Looks a little better viewed large.

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by Gavin Falck on Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:13 am

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Great photograph of a beautiful Western Diamondback. The down-to-its-level, face-to-face perspective works so well with snakes.

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by david fletcher on Wed Sep 18, 2024 3:26 am

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Terrific close up and low viewpoint Gene. Sensible use of a 600!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:46 pm

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Gives me the shivers, but it is an amazing shot. I like the flowers to offset that formidable face.

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by Gene Gwin on Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:55 pm

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Cynthia Crawford wrote: Gives me the shivers, but it is an amazing shot. I like the flowers to offset that formidable face.

Cynthia, I think that Rattlesnakes get a bit of a bad rap. A few week ago I was at the ranch making repairs and cleaning up. Three times I came within one or two feet of a Rattlesnake when they were hidden and they paid me no mind. As long as a Rattlesnake is not surprised or harassed, they are generally docile and just want to be left alone. Don't get me wrong, if I see them, they get great respect and plenty of room.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:01 pm

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Gene Gwin wrote:
Cynthia Crawford wrote: Gives me the shivers, but it is an amazing shot. I like the flowers to offset that formidable face.
Cynthia, I think that Rattlesnakes get a bit of a bad rap. A few week ago I was at the ranch making repairs and cleaning up. Three times I came within one or two feet of a Rattlesnake when they were hidden and they paid me no mind. As long as a Rattlesnake is not surprised or harassed, they are generally docile and just want to be left alone. Don't get me wrong, if I see them, they get great respect and plenty of room.

Thanks , Gene. I am sure they can be quite calm in the right situation. They are endangered and protected here in Vermont. Still..I would not like to meet one under any circumstances, not knowing if one might feel threatened. It is a beautiful photo, in any case.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:41 pm