More little critters from the local conservation area (Page 2): Excellent set. 👍👍...

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Excellent set. 👍👍

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Uuglypher wrote:

Excellent series!
That moccasin shot is, indeed, unique!
You must be in way-south Illinois!
Dave

Thanks Dave. Yes, I live in the very southern part.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

ecobin wrote:

Excellent set. 👍👍

Thank you Elliott.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

JRiepe wrote:

When I first saw this snake I wasn't sure what kind it was until I was post processing the image. It is a cottonmouth covered with dead green vegetation that floats on top of the water in a small area of the lake. Glad I didn't pick it up thinking it was harmless.😬 This Monarch looks more healthy than the one I posted yesterday.

Great set of images!!!

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Manglesphoto wrote:

Great set of images!!!

Thank you Frank. Much appreciated.

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

JRiepe wrote:

When I first saw this snake I wasn't sure what kind it was until I was post processing the image. It is a cottonmouth covered with dead green vegetation that floats on top of the water in a small area of the lake. Glad I didn't pick it up thinking it was harmless.😬 This Monarch looks more healthy than the one I posted yesterday.

Beautiful set
Fran

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Ben's nana wrote:

Beautiful set
Fran

Thank you Fran.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Nice set.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

JRiepe wrote:

When I first saw this snake I wasn't sure what kind it was until I was post processing the image. It is a cottonmouth covered with dead green vegetation that floats on top of the water in a small area of the lake. Glad I didn't pick it up thinking it was harmless.😬 This Monarch looks more healthy than the one I posted yesterday.

Yes and a young Cottonmouth but a nice specimen....nice markings as well. Hoping to bag some next spring when I head South. Thanks J. R.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

OMG those are fantastic shots. The best Monarch and grasshopper photo I have ever seen.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

JeffDavidson wrote:

Nice set.

Thank you Jeff.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Blair Shaw Jr wrote:

Yes and a young Cottonmouth but a nice specimen....nice markings as well. Hoping to bag some next spring when I head South. Thanks J. R.

Thanks Blair. Hope you see them before they see you.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Hereford wrote:

OMG those are fantastic shots. The best Monarch and grasshopper photo I have ever seen.

Thank you hereford. Your positive comment is very much appreciated.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Earnest Botello wrote:

Very good series.

Thank you so much.