Keep Your Eyes Open......
......because it is not only wildflowers and baby critters that come out in the Spring, this six foot water moccasin, also known as a "cotton-mouth", has been on a feeding frenzy by the looks of her, and they are one of the few vipers that will actually chase you down if you disturb their den or they have young ones with them, I gave her plenty of room and used the full scope of me telephoto capabilities for this shot ... :-))
Thanks for the visit, and I understand if it was short because ya don't like snakes, but all comments are appreciated....
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archiek 26/03/2015 14:29
These are about as dangerous as you can get! Good shot and I am glad you stayed a ways away. He does look well fed and probably would not have eaten you if he would have bitten you. Good one!Regards,
Archie
Harold Thompson 26/03/2015 10:40
Not to be tangled with the saying goes what action required answer big strides ........................:-)) Harold
Inez Correia Marques 26/03/2015 0:26
A beauty!! I am glad you kept your distance my friend :-))LadyNoone 25/03/2015 22:00
What a shot! Congratulations.Lila 25/03/2015 13:30
ein tolles Foto !!!L.G. Lila
Sue Thompson 25/03/2015 7:59
OMG......not my idea of a nice critter to find in the garden. Give me the frog that H found in ours any day.....I am so pleased to know that you were using your telephoto lens...and at full stretch :)))
Be safe..........and an excellent shot
:))
† cathy Blatt 25/03/2015 2:18
it does make one feel uncomfortable but is a fantastic shot,cathy† Ushie Farkas 24/03/2015 22:32
WOW, Den! That looks dangerous! TOP close-up!My fav! Hugs
Wolfgang Weninger 24/03/2015 21:14
I don't want to know how many snakes are in this wood ... don't go out without long boots *g* a very interesting meeting and your lense couldn't be long enough *g*Servus, Wolfgang
Adele D. Oliver 24/03/2015 21:03
I do like snakes and this one is a beauty ... but not in my "backyard" :-))) you were courageous and captured her in great light and all her natural surroundings ... bravo, very impressive !!!greetings, Adele
Mauro Tomassetti 24/03/2015 20:56
Awesome snake and great capture Den!Regards Mauro
norma ateca 24/03/2015 19:59
Winderful picture great, but dangerous . Very sharp capture , fein colors . great foto . Greetings NormaPeter van der Houwen 24/03/2015 19:35
Brilliant capture, you must have a very steady hand to get it this sharp in tele mode!Peter