Colorful snake in B/W: I like both versions but I am mindful of what section I'm posting in. This is a black tailed rattlesnake who by the time this photo was taken had had about...

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Feb 19, 2024 19:44:02 #

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I like both versions but I am mindful of what section I'm posting in. This is a black tailed rattlesnake who by the time this photo was taken had had about enough of me. It took effort to keep him/her rattling. Removing the color minimized the distracting surroundings within which the snake was well camouflaged and emphasized its flowing shape and the patterns created by its scales.

Don't worry, I did not encounter this snake recently during the winter. The photo was taken in the summer of 2021. I posted it back then but thought B/W enthusiasts might find it interesting. Thanks for looking.

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Feb 19, 2024 20:18:48 #

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

B&W works well on this pic. It was nice of the snake to give the pose as well.

Feb 19, 2024 20:22:57 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The details of each scale and the overall patterns are fantastic. The close framing adds to the impact.

Feb 19, 2024 20:32:00 #

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

BassmanBruce wrote:

B&W works well on this pic. It was nice of the snake to give the pose as well.

Yes, very considerate. Thanks for looking.

Feb 19, 2024 20:35:52 #

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Linda From Maine wrote:

The details of each scale and the overall patterns are fantastic. The close framing adds to the impact.

Thanks. It really was a lovely snake. Though large and capable of putting on a convincing show, these rattlesnakes don't have the aggressive reputation of the diamondbacks they resemble, so it held pretty still for me. Funny, I can spend twenty minutes photographing these guys with no sense of danger, but the minute I start walking again I jump at every sound.

Feb 19, 2024 22:58:01 #