Snake on a Log

[Ziggy]

Another from my trip to Wahkeena Sunday.

[deetheturk]

Lovely capture Jim, looks like he's sizing you up mate

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[Geoff F]

Yes, good focus on exactly the right area; and the exposure is well constrained.

[IzzieK]

Tell me it is just a picture...I like it looking at me like that...but it is just a picture, yes????

[Kris V]

How close were you?
Izzie, you're wrong, he's trying to hypnotise ME!

[flashback]

Great shot, garter snakes are pretty docile and easy to handle...most of the times (note - their saliva has some anti-coagulating properties, not a bad bite but they do like to hang on for a bit and you end up with a nice imprint of their teeth and some bleeding. Don't ask...)

[Dave Humphries]

You were fortunate to have (or waited for) a nice composition there Jim,

I did wonder about the Log mentioned in the title, then I identified the bark and leaves and was happy - perhaps I was expecting a snake 'draped' over a more identifiable log

+1 to other positives already mentioned.

Well done, Dave

[John 2]

What is it in my (our?) psyche that makes me uncomfortable with snakes. Great shot, particularly good composition, but ...........Ugh!

[gregj1763]

I love snakes, fascinating creatures. Have to be treated with respect. Here in Tasmania they all kill you if you're unlucky.
Wonderful photo Jim, well done

[Ziggy]

Thank you all for the kinds. This was how the scene looked before I went in close.

[DougR]

Nice shot. Like it!

Doug

[Ziggy]

Nice shot. Like it!

Doug

Thanks Doug.