I didn't reset iso from shooting at 1600 earlier, so it is a bit grainy. I was a bit unnerved by the buzz of the rattles which you can see just to the left of the head of the snake.
The snake was about 5 1/2 ft (1.5 M) long, and in the wild. I was about 6 or 7 ft from it when I shot this.
For those familiar with them, this one had 8 and a button. They used to be very common when I was in high school 40 years ago, but now they are relatively rare at this size or larger.
145mm with 70-300 Nikkor D ED,
Excellent shot! Wow! Scary!
They say if you hear a rattle you are too close and to walk in the opposite direction. I wouldn't have the guts to take a photo!
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