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Snakes images from a recent trip to the Nature Preserve. Thanks for viewing.

**eaglem** · 05-04-2022, 04:30 PM

At least you had the right Lens so you could keep your distance from them

**phx.david** · 05-04-2022, 04:35 PM

Nice shots. I’ve been trying to find some rattlesnakes here to photograph, from a distance of course.

**MikeNArk** · 05-04-2022, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

At least you had the right Lens so you could keep your distance from them

Thanks for commenting. I don't use a macro lens for sure.😊 Most of these water snakes are non poisonous, but I keep my distance and a 400mm lens helps.

---------- Post added 05-04-22 at 05:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by phx.david

Nice shots. I’ve been trying to find some rattlesnakes here to photograph, from a distance of course.

Thanks for your comments. Rattlesnakes are a different story. I have photographed water moccasins before, but didn't like to be around them. Keeping a distance is advisable. There are probably people in your area who know where to find rattlesnakes.

**Sailor** · 05-05-2022, 05:46 AM

Great series, Mike - even though the pics give me the "willys" (in a good way

). Fun photos.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 05-05-2022, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Great series, Mike - even though the pics give me the "willys" (in a good way

). Fun photos.

Jer

Thanks Jer. I like the ones with all the ripples and bubbles in the flowing water.

**angkymac** · 05-05-2022, 02:25 PM

If I picture these snakes as plastic snakes in plastic water--the whorls, ripples, and bubbles help--then I can almost appreciate your snakes!

But, assuming that these are real snakes, then I can assume that these are indeed good pictures of such.
Good posts! (At least for most of the folks.)
Glad you're enjoying your hobby--and enjoying sharing it with us.
Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 05-05-2022, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

If I picture these snakes as plastic snakes in plastic water--the whorls, ripples, and bubbles help--then I can almost appreciate your snakes!

But, assuming that these are real snakes, then I can assume that these are indeed good pictures of such.
Good posts! (At least for most of the folks.)
Glad you're enjoying your hobby--and enjoying sharing it with us.
Angky.

Thanks Angky. The water action around the snakes was my main reason for taking those photos. Fortunately, most of the snakes that I take pictures of are water snakes and I don't get too close. If I happen upon a poisonous snake, I may take pictures if it can be done without much risk. Photography is a great hobby with many subjects. Thanks for viewing and your comments. I always enjoy reading them. Mike

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05-04-2022, 04:30 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 38,820	At least you had the right Lens so you could keep your distance from them

05-04-2022, 04:35 PM	#3
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 532	Nice shots. I’ve been trying to find some rattlesnakes here to photograph, from a distance of course.

05-04-2022, 05:07 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem At least you had the right Lens so you could keep your distance from them Thanks for commenting. I don't use a macro lens for sure.😊 Most of these water snakes are non poisonous, but I keep my distance and a 400mm lens helps. ---------- Post added 05-04-22 at 05:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by phx.david Nice shots. I’ve been trying to find some rattlesnakes here to photograph, from a distance of course. Thanks for your comments. Rattlesnakes are a different story. I have photographed water moccasins before, but didn't like to be around them. Keeping a distance is advisable. There are probably people in your area who know where to find rattlesnakes.

05-05-2022, 05:46 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 24,859	Great series, Mike - even though the pics give me the "willys" (in a good way ). Fun photos. Jer

05-05-2022, 06:57 AM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Great series, Mike - even though the pics give me the "willys" (in a good way ). Fun photos. Jer Thanks Jer. I like the ones with all the ripples and bubbles in the flowing water.

05-05-2022, 02:25 PM	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,169	If I picture these snakes as plastic snakes in plastic water--the whorls, ripples, and bubbles help--then I can almost appreciate your snakes! But, assuming that these are real snakes, then I can assume that these are indeed good pictures of such. Good posts! (At least for most of the folks.) Glad you're enjoying your hobby--and enjoying sharing it with us. Angky.

05-05-2022, 03:33 PM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac If I picture these snakes as plastic snakes in plastic water--the whorls, ripples, and bubbles help--then I can almost appreciate your snakes! But, assuming that these are real snakes, then I can assume that these are indeed good pictures of such. Good posts! (At least for most of the folks.) Glad you're enjoying your hobby--and enjoying sharing it with us. Angky. Thanks Angky. The water action around the snakes was my main reason for taking those photos. Fortunately, most of the snakes that I take pictures of are water snakes and I don't get too close. If I happen upon a poisonous snake, I may take pictures if it can be done without much risk. Photography is a great hobby with many subjects. Thanks for viewing and your comments. I always enjoy reading them. Mike

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