I don't hate Snakes,

I don't hate Snakes, · 02:23 AM

however I sure don't like them.

So when I saw this character I was happy to have my Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 200mm F2.8 with me.

He was actually a really good model for me, and hardly moved a muscle. I sure wish I had a tripod for the shot though, that almost 4 pound lens is a monster to hand hold., when your sore.

MRRiley · 08-14-2009, 04:02 AM

Nice captures with that big ole lens.... Know what you mean about the weight. Thats how i feel after shooting motorcycle racing all day with the BIGMA... LOL

Question... would you rather have this guy or a herd of rats?

Mike

**NaClH2O** · 08-14-2009, 04:16 AM

Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in.

NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O

Jimbo · 08-14-2009, 06:39 AM

Hate snakes love the first shot. JIM

**Kerrowdown** · 08-14-2009, 08:01 AM

I'm not fond of them either, I'd of wanted a much longer lens that, to get further away from the bugger.

little laker · 08-14-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Question... would you rather have this guy or a herd of rats?

Mike

I would say I'd rather have the snakes Mike, however aren't they both terms for Politicians. Making them both the same thing

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in.

NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O

I'm glad that you like the pic's Salty,
I know that most snakes around here are harmless, however we do have Rattlers.
This guy was actually pretty big for a garter snake. Where I grew up they were never longer than 12", and this fellow was approaching the 24" mark.

Originally posted by Jimbo

Hate snakes love the first shot. JIM

Thanks Jim

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I'm not fond of them either, I'd of wanted a much longer lens that, to get further away from the bugger.

I had a 500mm lens in my car, however it's dreadful optics. So I think it was worth the risk

MRRiley · 08-14-2009, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by little laker

I would say I'd rather have the snakes Mike, however aren't they both terms for Politicians. Making them both the same thing :lol

Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats!

Igilligan · 08-14-2009, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in.

NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O

Harmless yes... but the smelly liquid that comes out of their nether regions when you pick up a wild one, is a smell you never forget!

I used to have a snake collection that included a banded California King, Striped Gopher and Spotted Gopher snakes. And a female garter snake that gave birth to about 20 live babies snakes... they were so small they were able to get out of the cracks in the giant habitat with glass front I had built. The baby snakes crawling all over the house was the end of my snake days...

I like the second photo best because in looks like dream...

**Ash** · 08-14-2009, 02:59 PM

What a creep... (excuse the pun).

little laker · 08-14-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats!

I know Mike, and karma will probably make me pay for it later

Originally posted by Igilligan

I like the second photo best because in looks like dream...

That's f2.8 on this lens for you

It can be a real curse, with the narrow DOF, however when I nail it the lens amazes me.

Originally posted by Ash

What a creep... (excuse the pun).

I don't know about that, it never crept an inch while I was there

Unless your talking about me, for photographing a nude sunbather

Andrew Faires · 08-14-2009, 10:15 PM

Nicely done Stu!

Beautiful little guy (or girl).

This reminds me that I'm due to try the k-7 out on my small herd of snakes. Fortunately, there's 5 of them, so I'm not shy on subject matter.

Originally posted by MRRiley

Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats!

I don't know Mike. If you every caught a whiff of what a bull snake can produce, you'd swear it was a politician in training.

mel · 08-15-2009, 03:33 AM

Nice work. I agree. Snakes are best shot from a distance. We have some big 'ol snakes down here, including scarey mean/dangerous ones.

MRRiley · 08-15-2009, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by Andrew Faires

I don't know Mike. If you every caught a whiff of what a bull snake can produce, you'd swear it was a politician in training.

Thats true Andrew, but at least the snake is only "making a stink" for self defense... politicians do it because they enjoy it.

Mike

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08-14-2009, 04:02 AM	#2
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Nice captures with that big ole lens.... Know what you mean about the weight. Thats how i feel after shooting motorcycle racing all day with the BIGMA... LOL Question... would you rather have this guy or a herd of rats? Mike Last edited by MRRiley; 08-14-2009 at 04:10 AM.

08-14-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Igilligan Guest	I like the artsy second one Originally posted by NaClH2O Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in. NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O Harmless yes... but the smelly liquid that comes out of their nether regions when you pick up a wild one, is a smell you never forget! I used to have a snake collection that included a banded California King, Striped Gopher and Spotted Gopher snakes. And a female garter snake that gave birth to about 20 live babies snakes... they were so small they were able to get out of the cracks in the giant habitat with glass front I had built. The baby snakes crawling all over the house was the end of my snake days... I like the second photo best because in looks like dream...

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NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in. NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O

08-14-2009, 06:39 AM	#4
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Hate snakes love the first shot. JIM

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	I'm not fond of them either, I'd of wanted a much longer lens that, to get further away from the bugger.

08-14-2009, 09:34 AM	#6
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Originally posted by MRRiley Question... would you rather have this guy or a herd of rats? Mike I would say I'd rather have the snakes Mike, however aren't they both terms for Politicians. Making them both the same thing Originally posted by NaClH2O Nice shot of a harmless garter snake Stu! I had one as a "pet" when I was a kid. Name of Houdini as he kept getting out of his cage. One day my mom found him in their bedroom and that was all for Houdini. I think my mom's words to my dad were "either that snake goes or you and Peter can sleep in the shed with the damn snake!" We found a nice wooded area of a local park to set him free in. NaCl(thanks for the memories, haven't thought of Houdini in years!)H2O I'm glad that you like the pic's Salty, I know that most snakes around here are harmless, however we do have Rattlers. This guy was actually pretty big for a garter snake. Where I grew up they were never longer than 12", and this fellow was approaching the 24" mark. Originally posted by Jimbo Hate snakes love the first shot. JIM Thanks Jim Originally posted by kerrowdown I'm not fond of them either, I'd of wanted a much longer lens that, to get further away from the bugger. I had a 500mm lens in my car, however it's dreadful optics. So I think it was worth the risk

08-14-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by little laker I would say I'd rather have the snakes Mike, however aren't they both terms for Politicians. Making them both the same thing :lol Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats!

08-14-2009, 02:59 PM	#9
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	What a creep... (excuse the pun).

08-14-2009, 05:02 PM	#10
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Originally posted by MRRiley Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats! I know Mike, and karma will probably make me pay for it later Originally posted by Igilligan I like the second photo best because in looks like dream... That's f2.8 on this lens for you It can be a real curse, with the narrow DOF, however when I nail it the lens amazes me. Originally posted by Ash What a creep... (excuse the pun). I don't know about that, it never crept an inch while I was there Unless your talking about me, for photographing a nude sunbather

08-14-2009, 10:15 PM	#11
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Nicely done Stu! Beautiful little guy (or girl). This reminds me that I'm due to try the k-7 out on my small herd of snakes. Fortunately, there's 5 of them, so I'm not shy on subject matter. Originally posted by MRRiley Now Stu..... THAT is a terrible thing to say about Snakes OR Rats! I don't know Mike. If you every caught a whiff of what a bull snake can produce, you'd swear it was a politician in training.

08-15-2009, 03:33 AM	#12
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Nice work. I agree. Snakes are best shot from a distance. We have some big 'ol snakes down here, including scarey mean/dangerous ones.

08-15-2009, 03:47 AM	#13
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Andrew Faires I don't know Mike. If you every caught a whiff of what a bull snake can produce, you'd swear it was a politician in training. Thats true Andrew, but at least the snake is only "making a stink" for self defense... politicians do it because they enjoy it. Mike