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Uploaded: 02/03/06 3:56 AM GMT
Rattler
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Beautiful either Sidewinder or Panamant Rattlesnake...im not to sure..but the thing is that I love snakes (especially rattlers) and I had never seen one in the wild until I found this little guy on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada just above Bishop CA. So you know what I did?? I took a photo of him...and no I did not handle cuz that would be not smart. I love snakes, but I also love keeping my limbs....

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anastasiatheo
02/03/06 4:13 AM GMT
OOH, he's lookin' right at me! What a fantastic picture! How close did you have to get to take this? I can't truthfully say I LOVE snakes, but I certainly do admire them. And I TRY to love 'em. This one is beautiful.

Anastasia
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.RisingWest
02/03/06 5:05 AM GMT
luckily I had my 300mm lens on so I didnt have to get too close...I was well out of striking range...but the funny thing is that if he had not have rattle I prolly would have stept on him cuz thats how good his camo was. Crazy
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.Dunstickin
02/03/06 10:27 AM GMT
It would still be too bliddy close for me mate!!!...a 92.000 mm lens would not be near enough either!!....I do admire you for your 'bravery' to capture this, and it is a well taken shot...Bob
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::cinny7
02/03/06 4:57 PM GMT
I admire your bravery as well! And what a beautiful shot, clarity is awesome! High marks and love it!
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In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10
.sesa
02/03/06 10:26 PM GMT
Nice catch and focus. I would love if you cought the eyes in deep zoom in.
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.mrwarlow
02/07/06 9:24 PM GMT
Wow... the way you've focused on his head makes him look ready to slither right out of the screen. Very impressive. Snakes really can be mesmerizing, though I personally would probably wet my pants if I ended up this close to this guy.
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Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.
.Spankee
03/01/06 6:12 PM GMT
A dangerous shot, but EXCELLENT to say the least!!
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