Peeking out of the alga cloud, the curious snake wants to know more about underwater camera. Or maybe just checking his hairdo in the mirror of the lens port? O...
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Peeking out of the alga cloud, the curious snake wants to know more about underwater camera. Or maybe just checking his hairdo in the mirror of the lens port? One thing is certain; he's not afraid of me! Nice snake! :)
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tracyburroughsbrown
March 06, 2016
I don't like snakes but this is an awesome shot, so you did something good to get me to give you a peer award for this.




LookSee
May 16, 2019
Thanks y'all for your comments. The snakes are just like any other animals: so if you avoid threatening gestures and anything that might suggest agression, they'll be as inquisitive and friendly as can be. So forget all the hype and hype-based fear and simply regard them as souls in a tad different bodies. And then shots like ths one will become as easy as photographing pets. :)





LookSee
March 25, 2020
Thanks, folks, for another win (Inquisitive Animals Challenge)! Much obliged! :)




LookSee
May 08, 2020
Thanks, yes, it was shot in the lake shallows, about one meter deep. Please see BTL for details!

Beautifully_Soft
June 02, 2020
Doc I grew up in the south Arkansas and water snakes especially water moccasins you find in and around ponds and lakes and those sucker are both agressive and deadly ... a 5th grade classmate of mind was attached,bitten, and killed by one while swimming. They will also attack you boat while fishing if you cast into the domain. So back then you know the deal, the only good snake was a dead snake, but now being more enlighted I don't bother them, and try to stay out of their environment if possible.

LookSee
June 03, 2020
Thanks, we are lucky here that in water there are only non-venomous (Natrix tesselata), and the vipers are only on dry land (such as a horned viper, etc.) So it looks more dangerus than it really is, and the worst that can happen from the watersnaki bite would be an infection. But I can understand what you feel about moccassins, rattlers, etc. We have'nt those around, and I'm not complaining! Stay Safe (in every sense)! :)



MaryAnne306
November 01, 2020
Great capture. First time I've ever seen such an expressive face on a snake!


