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Rat snake · 08:53 PM

I stumbled upon a healthy rat snake on a hike in the woods the other day. He was about 4.5 feet in length. He didn't seem to care at all about me. I'd take a pic, then ease a little closer, take a pic, and then ease a little closer again...before I knew it I was a couple of feet away from him. It's too easy to get lost behind the camera and lose my senses--no way in hell I'd venture that close if I wasn't viewing the world through the safety of my viewfinder. Lots and lots of snakes out and about this spring.

slowpez · 05-02-2017, 07:00 AM

He is going in the right direction, away from you.

Adam · 10-17-2017, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Knock

I stumbled upon a healthy rat snake on a hike in the woods the other day. He was about 4.5 feet in length. He didn't seem to care at all about me. I'd take a pic, then ease a little closer, take a pic, and then ease a little closer again...before I knew it I was a couple of feet away from him. It's too easy to get lost behind the camera and lose my senses--no way in hell I'd venture that close if I wasn't viewing the world through the safety of my viewfinder. Lots and lots of snakes out and about this spring.

Love the composition!

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10-17-2017, 02:34 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Knock I stumbled upon a healthy rat snake on a hike in the woods the other day. He was about 4.5 feet in length. He didn't seem to care at all about me. I'd take a pic, then ease a little closer, take a pic, and then ease a little closer again...before I knew it I was a couple of feet away from him. It's too easy to get lost behind the camera and lose my senses--no way in hell I'd venture that close if I wasn't viewing the world through the safety of my viewfinder. Lots and lots of snakes out and about this spring. Love the composition! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-02-2017, 07:00 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	He is going in the right direction, away from you.