Diamondback Rattler!
I was out scouting the Everglades today for my workshop this weekend and came across my first living Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. It was a healthy fat one at maybe 3 1/2 feet. I didn’t get any portfolio shots as he wasn’t too cooperative. I used my 180mm macro and wasn’t too comfortable with the shooting (lack of) distance but I made do to get some documentary shots. Unfortunately all the others I have seen were roadkill so I am glad to finally see a live one, and a beautiful one at that. Enjoy.
Great find Paul, he does not look very happy
Dennis Buchner said this on December 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
He wasn’t too mean, just didn’t want to pose. =)
Paul said this on December 4th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Paul, didn`t your mother tell you not to shoot snakes with a macro lens?
Fantastic images that let`s me in real close to the Diamondback.
Dramatic and wonderful details.
Take care and, please, bring a longer telelens next time.
Best wishes
Seung Kye
Seung Kye Lee said this on December 7th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Haha, thanks Seung Kye. But a long lens wouldn’t be as much fun. =)
Paul said this on December 7th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Oh my Buddha…you sure know how to have fun, my friend.
With my 100mm I would not have dared going that close..probably I would have ended up with a whole lotta images of your back only
Anyway, great work, Paul.
I`m really imressed by your courage.
Take care.
Seung Kye
Seung Kye Lee said this on December 8th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I’d be using my 400mm with extension tubes! My danger sensor in my brain just doesn’t like snakes that bite! ;^)))
Jerry Greer
http://www.jerrygreerphotography.com
Jerry Greer said this on December 11th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Haha, but Jerry, that’s too safe. I almost considered that set-up but the macro was quicker to get out of the bag.
Paul said this on December 13th, 2009 at 2:24 am