And Another First for the Day by milaniet

And Another First for the Day

Not cropped - but definitely zoomed! Spotted my first snake of the year - this king snake - down by the creek bridge. As long as I see him first, I don't have a problem with snakes.
Well rather you than me but great photograph
April 13th, 2015  
Great shot!
April 13th, 2015  
Great closeup even from a distance but I won't be looking to copy this one!
April 13th, 2015  
Great looking snake Milanie. Are they venomous?
April 13th, 2015  
Just asked Prof Google and saw that they are constrictors and are often kept as pets.
April 13th, 2015  
Excellent detail in the snakes's markings and the grasses around it Milanie!
How large was he and are they dangerous?
April 13th, 2015  
Fav! Fabulous close up! Love it! :)
April 14th, 2015  
Great find and capture. Love the details and colors.
April 14th, 2015  
Great find and perfect capture Fav
April 14th, 2015  
awesome.. fav
April 14th, 2015  
Not my favorite subject but you did a great job of capturing the beautiful details.
April 14th, 2015  
What an incredible macro... looks like you were down on his level for this photo.
April 14th, 2015  
What a fantastic capture Milanie he looks at if he is ready to strike, glad your a few feet away from him. Great colors...Is this king snake poisonous?
April 14th, 2015  
He is a cuddly chap
April 14th, 2015  
Great close up, detail and colours.
April 14th, 2015  
Great capture. I agree. As long as I see them first, they're ok. It's those you don't see that worry me. Fav.
April 14th, 2015  
Fantastic find and close up.
April 14th, 2015  
Wow! Fantastic detail - fav.
April 14th, 2015  
@terryliv No, not that I knew until I brought the camera home and asked my husband - I just assume they're all bad and act accordingly.
April 14th, 2015  
@radiogirl King Snakes are not venomous fortunately, but there are some down by that creek that are. Therefore, I assume all are the bad guys. He was about 2 feet long and at his widest about 2 thumbs width.
April 14th, 2015  
@calm Caught me - though I didn't mention that part to my husband. I first spotted him when crossing the little foot bridge and had taken a full shot. Then decided I could go down to the grass where there was a BIG flat rock about 4 feet in front of him - and that's where I kneeled down and shot this one. He finally put his head up to look at me - (but didn't move otherwise)
April 14th, 2015  
@milaniet You are braver than I am!
April 14th, 2015  
Great nature photos, Milanie! I'm enjoying them! :)
April 14th, 2015  
Ohhh! Love the look! Good eye in many ways!
April 14th, 2015  
Wow, this is a great close-up
April 14th, 2015  
Tom
A very clear and sharp image
April 14th, 2015  
Fantastic closeup.
April 14th, 2015  
Wonderful closeup, focus is so nice and sharp, and a fav! I'm not a fan of snakes but enjoy the pictures.
April 14th, 2015  
I love his expression!
April 14th, 2015  
Oh my! Made me jump back in my seat - fantastic capture!
April 14th, 2015  
Just great.
April 14th, 2015  
He looks kind of started to see you; you did a great job in getting such a clear, close shot!
April 14th, 2015  
Incredible closeup! Even though zoomed looks way too close for comfort!
April 14th, 2015  
Great find and shot.
April 14th, 2015  
Great close-up, what a splendid reptile!
April 14th, 2015  
Oh. My. Goodness. A bit close for me - even with a zoom. Great image, and so sharp.
April 14th, 2015  
That's amazingly close - even with a zoom :) fav
April 14th, 2015  
I have a huge problem with snakes but this one looks kind of cute. Great shot!
April 14th, 2015  
Amazing capture!!
April 14th, 2015  
Eeeks! Glad I didn't run across him. Nice capture.
April 14th, 2015  
Beautiful shot. Such detail!
April 14th, 2015  
Ann
YIKES !!!! WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS SNAKE. GREAT SHOT.
April 14th, 2015  
Fab close up and detail, brave to get so close. Great shot.
April 14th, 2015  
Cool capture! He looks like he is blowing you a kiss!
April 14th, 2015  
OMG! What a brave girl you are! Great macro of this scaly creature. Well done! Did you use a BIG lens?
April 19th, 2015  
@beachdog I mainly use my little Canon SX50 bridge camera - which does have an incredible zoom - but I actually wasn't too far zoomed out here - don't guess I was more than 4-5 feet from him.
April 19th, 2015  
I don't even want to know how you got that close!!! Great capture! Glad he is not saying the same thing! =)
April 20th, 2015  
What a picture! And so in focus which proves you weren't the least bit rattled by the encounter with this slithering reptile.
April 20th, 2015  
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