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This is a discussion on Second Season within the Animals (mammals, birds, insects etc.) forums, part of the Show your photo (Color) - Landscape & Nature (flowers, mountains, storms etc.) category; Even though I've seen 1/2 dozen garter snakes this year, I've been lousy at photographing them. Accidentally scared this little ...

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    Even though I've seen 1/2 dozen garter snakes this year, I've been lousy at photographing them. Accidentally scared this little cutie frozen so had time to switch to the 90mm macro and got just a few inches from it. Probably it's a newborn from last year and is only 10 inches long and thinner than a pencil. Hopefully this season is good and it can make it to next year.

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    Nice shot WD. Crisp and sharp.
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    Nice catch WD I just love getting shots of these guys but last year I only saw a couple. The previous year they were all over the place, I'm hoping for more this year

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    Thanks guys. I was lucky s/he stayed petrified for so long. At least it was in the sun.
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    Nicely done, WD. I don't often see snakes at all around here but I think it's mostly because I'm not looking in the right place. You captured this one well, I like it.
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    Top shot.

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    beautiful shot. You are definitely showing the grace of the animal
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    Thanks everyone. I had hopes it would taste the air so I could get a shot of that flickery little tounge, but alas. Oh and upon further reflection I think this is a ribbon snake not a garter snake, similar, but differently colored. Maybe with luck I'll see other varieties besides those two.
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