Rattlesnake

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

Mohave Rattlesnake (crotalus scutulatus)

ZombiesniperJr · Jul 7, 2016

Nice shot

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

ZombiesniperJr said:
Nice shot

. Thanks!!

zombiesniper · Jul 7, 2016

Very nice.

Achaicus · Jul 7, 2016

Hope you weren't to close, the depth of field on the snake itself suggests a short focal length at first. But now that I look at it the field of mostly in focus almost missed the snake. I could wish that the focus point was further back on the snake. The pebbles front and center being in good focus is less interesting than having more of the snake in focus would be.

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

Achaicus said:
Hope you weren't to close, the depth of field on the snake itself suggests a short focal length at first. But now that I look at it the field of mostly in focus almost missed the snake. I could wish that the focus point was further back on the snake. The pebbles front and center being in good focus is less interesting than having more of the snake in focus would be.

Thanks for the CC! Yes I do not like getting close to these things. I was trying to pinpoint the focus point on the eyes but it was in motion at the time, in retreat. These have the worst venom around and are hard to shoot while out on the desert alone. I am not a herpetologist and an amateur photographer, just beginning. I thank you for your suggestions and will take them to heart and field. Yes, I do agree that more of the snake and less of the pebbles would make a more interesting photo. Thanks again

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

zombiesniper said:
Very nice.

Thank you very much

alv · Jul 7, 2016

wow too close :distracted:

great nerves no shake :glee:

al

unpopular · Jul 7, 2016

These guys scare me more than anything. More than bears. More than moose. And only slightly ahead of bison.

Seriously, man, you've got some cajonas!

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

alv said:
wow too close great nerves no shake al

ah, no problema, I would have bit the thing back (JK)

Bamps · Jul 7, 2016

unpopular said:
These guys scare me more than anything. More than bears. More than moose. And only slightly ahead of bison.

Seriously, man, you've got some cajonas!

I live in the desert with these things all over the place. We have 3 kinds regularly, (sidewinders, d-backs and these mojaves) in my yard. I give them space and much respect!