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Posted by Tracey (Maryland, United States) on 9 July 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

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Comments (18)

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Great photo! I don't know what sort of snake it is but it looks dangerous and you wouldn't get me anywhere near enough to be able to take a photo.

9 Jul 2008 5:11am

@Mike: Not dangerous at all. Just a garter snake. And I brought my husband along in case I couldn't jump up fast enough to get out of his way! So, not very brave at all!

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

What a beautiful snake. Love the detail and color. And that flicking tongue, wonderful!

9 Jul 2008 5:12am

@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael. I took about 15 images to try and time the tongue. I finally got one image that I liked!

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Tracey, I love this, it is great

9 Jul 2008 5:15am

@Peter Miller: Thanks Peter :0)

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Good angle with striking clarity in the head.
I feel as if I somehow contributed to your decision. Sorry if I was not enthusiastic enough in the last few posts; I thought it was interesting to think about "experimenting," particularly why we do it. Anyway, hope you're still enjoying your photography as much as I am.

9 Jul 2008 6:45am

@GJC: It was totally my decision! I am very happy with my photography myself, but felt as if I was in a rut. I see so many beautiful artistic interpretations of photography, that I felt as if I was not "artistic." I truly prefer realism. So, instead of trying to be something I am not, I am concentrating on what I do and do it better. Does that make sense? So, yes, I still love photography and get GRUMPY if I am unable to fit it into my life!

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

This snake really gleams. What a great capture, Tracey.

9 Jul 2008 8:56am

@Andrew Gould: Thanks Andrew! And when you catch up, you catch up! You are always welcome to leave a comment, and I enjoy all of your comments, but please don't fell like you have to!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

An amazing close up of this snake, the details are fantastic.

9 Jul 2008 12:15pm

@MaryB: Thanks Mary! I really am enjoying my 5D and new lens. The difference is amazing!

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

OH my God, look at those details, most beautiful snake I've ever seen, wow not only can you drool you are BRAVE and very smart to bring hubby along ;)

9 Jul 2008 1:33pm

@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine! He really was pretty but not at all dangerous. Snakes don't freak me out too much, so it was fun!

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I was surprised to see this is a garter snake. I thought for sure it was something much more exotic. Your capture is exceptional, particularly with the tongue out. Your focus on the face is really great. I still like all your pretty stuff:-)

9 Jul 2008 1:38pm

@sherri: Thanks Sherri! Nothing exotic. Just the run of the mill garter snake. They are pretty though, aren't they?

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Cool action shot!

9 Jul 2008 4:26pm

@Craig: It took me awhile to capture his flickering tongue, but the patience was worth it!

MOHAMMAD from BANDAR ABBAS, Iran

nice shot

9 Jul 2008 5:29pm

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

That's a pretty one! People would run mad here if they found such a snake in their gardens! :-)

9 Jul 2008 6:28pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot, what a perfect capture of the tongue.

9 Jul 2008 7:20pm

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

The 'proverbial' snake in the grass :)
Great shot...

9 Jul 2008 8:25pm

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Tracey this is a beautiful capture of Mr. sssssss. Did you have to lay in the grass to get this wonderful shot?? The detail is perfect and I think is little pink tongue is very charming. (That said with tongue in cheek no pun intended.)

9 Jul 2008 8:58pm

Jrask from Pasadena, United States

foreboding image! i like it, and I'm glad I don't have a fear of snakes. Your experiments were fun Tracey and I hope you continue to look outside the box, but not if it is a sacrifice of your own sense of your art! As always, enjoying your work :)

10 Jul 2008 4:12am