Cold Little Snake

I took this last weekend when it was 50 degrees. Had never seen a snake in November, and probably never will again!

[Lee]

This is the better of the two shots for me, Up close and personal, great eye contact and detail.

[Julie Duncan]

@gamelee Thanks, Lee! I agree, although I was a bit hesitant to get too close. The last snake I tried to photograph struck at me. Very startling, although not dangerous as it was only a little garter snake like this one. I believe they are very grouchy in the cold weather. Guess I don't blame them. Ha ha! :)

[Clare Gadsby]

fabulous. i should think that *was* startling. i suspect i would have screamed my head off

[Julie Duncan]

@pistache Thanks, Clare! I MIGHT have let out a small shriek. It's hard to remember . . . ;)

[Esther Rosenberg]

Wow, Great head shot!

[Lin]

Love this capture - what a great closeup (I'm hoping you had to zoom in a bit to get it???)

[Julie Duncan]

@dutchothotmailcom Thanks, Esther! :)

[Julie Duncan]

@linnypinny Thanks, Lin! Nope! I was that close! ;)

[kali]

i am a snake in Chinese astrology, i get grumpy when i am cold too!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

nice focus!

[Sharon Lee]

even better capture

[George]

Superb capture and DOF.

[Milanie]

Terrific focus on that head

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh! Great shot.

[Julie Duncan]

@kali66 So do I! :)

[Julie Duncan]

@koalagardens @sugarmuser @gaf005 @milaniet @jamibann Thank you kindly! :)