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Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Black-tailed Rattlesnake
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cameraNIKON D7000

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 10/600 Focal Length 2000/10 

upload_dateOct, 2017

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Peer Award
Bassariscus thatblackandwhitelabby KeepOnShootin yvettelangford Nicci007 Trotts deannefortnam +5
Magnificent Capture
Hood mcampi trainwoman
Absolute Masterpiece
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AnneDphotography Bazz
Superior Skill
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8 Comments |
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman October 27, 2017
Looks like he's shaking his rattle at you......scary
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sue-zon October 27, 2017
Yes, his rattle WAS shaking, I think. That may explain why it's out of focus.
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adavies October 29, 2017
Yikes! Great capture, Sue! :)
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sue-zon October 29, 2017
Many thanks, my Friend! (And thank you, plexiglass!)
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 October 29, 2017
I would be shaking lol シ
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sue-zon October 29, 2017
Even with plexiglass between you and it?
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman October 31, 2017
Incredible capture Sue.
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sue-zon November 02, 2017
Sincerest thanks, kind Sir . . . thank goodness for plexiglass . . . ッ
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Bazz November 03, 2017
Great image! He stuck his tongue out at you! That is usually what I get. I must be rubbing off on y'all. LOL
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sue-zon November 06, 2017
Lol! You're too funny, Miss Cher. Appreciate the kudos!
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography November 04, 2017
wow , creepy but awesome shot !
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sue-zon November 06, 2017
Thank ya, Hon . . . Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Awesome place to visit.
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi November 08, 2017
I hate those guys I wouldn't want to be in the same city... Great capture
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sue-zon November 09, 2017
Lol! I'm not a big fan of rattlesnakes either, Mark . . . when I encounter them in the wild, they automatically invoke fear and an adrenalin rush. Thanks so much for the kudos . . . much appreciated.
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis November 10, 2017
Wow! A rattler braver than I would be near one of these ..magnificent capture I can almost hear that rattle:-)
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sue-zon November 11, 2017
Lol! Plexiglass, my dear Lizzie . . . plexiglass! I wouldn't get that close to a snake like this in the wild! No way!!!

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#animal #nature #rattlesnake #reptile #snake
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