Snake, rattle and roll! by Dave Wixx

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09-JUN-2008

Snake, rattle and roll!

This is the first snake (western rattlesnake) I've seen this year and only the third rattlesnake I've see in over four years.
It was a great experience getting within a few feet and spending 30 minutes being careful keeping that distance!!
I know I haven't posted much this year or been around much but some experiences seem worth sharing.
Now I just have another 300 shots to go through for a gallery!!!!!

Nikon D80
1/160s f/11.0 at 300.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original

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Carole Stevens		11-Jun-2008 20:17
Aw fantatsic capture love that tongue!

Nicki Thurgar		11-Jun-2008 18:00
Oh yikes! Glad it was at 300mm! Nice to see you again, Dave, look forward to more... ;O)

Earl Arboneaux		10-Jun-2008 20:08
Very nice capture, too close for comfort for me...

Bob Floyd		10-Jun-2008 19:03
I'm not sure 300mm would be enough for me. These guys give me the willies! Great shot sir.

Doug Kessler		10-Jun-2008 17:21
Wow, what a shot! Welcome home, Dave.

JSWaters		10-Jun-2008 16:57
What a great shot, Dave. We get them here in rural north san diego too. Haven't seen one yet this year. Thank goodness for long lenses. Jenene

Enny		10-Jun-2008 16:38
wowowowowoowo, speechless, breathtaking.

john savage		10-Jun-2008 16:17
Amazing shot, Great work, V

Winter27		10-Jun-2008 15:59
Holy Moly! Gosh, I'm glad you were using that 300! He's a beautiful snake!

Linda Matta		10-Jun-2008 14:36
He's a smellin'ya! Fantastic shot, look forward to seeing more!

Ann...		10-Jun-2008 13:58
Oh My!! Excellent shot - I'm glad you were using the 300mm though, he looks a bit mean!!!

Scott Browne		10-Jun-2008 13:49
They are fascinating creatures. This is an excellent catch. Good to see you post!

Johnny JAG		10-Jun-2008 06:39
Cracking shot mate, welcome back!

Debbie Blackburn Beierle		10-Jun-2008 06:37
WOW! GREAT timing, Dave, and nerves of steel getting anywhere close to this guy! Excellent DoF and exposure!

Brian McAllister		10-Jun-2008 06:23
Wow....now this is close up and personal. He's got your number Dave, thats for sure. Fabulous shot and nice low point of view. Now get up and back away slowly. Very slowly. hehe

shatterbug		10-Jun-2008 04:48
Great capture...sometimes 300mm comes in handy :-)

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