A snake.

[M_Ignoffo]

Actually two. These are the most misunderstood of all animals. I have had a fascination with herpetology since childhood. I just recently started snapping pictures.

Timber rattlesnake from Northern Illinois.
http://ignoffo.smugmug.com/photos/112585594-M.jpg



Smooth green snake taking it's first breath. (captive, from eggs I rescued - eggs are about the size of jelly beans)
http://ignoffo.smugmug.com/photos/111796836-M.jpg

Thanx for looking.


Matt.

ignoffo.smugmug.com/herpetology

[Frog Lady]

cool photos Matt. I really like the texture and detail of both snakes. Ya done good:thumb

C.

[Gale]

Yikesssssss!!!!!!!!!!

[jwear]

:thumb ver y good comp on both shots --nice shooting

[raptorcaptor]

:thumb ver y good comp on both shots --nice shooting

:agree

[M_Ignoffo]

Thanx to you all for the kind words.

I spend almost all of my free time searching for and photographing reptiles and amphibians in Illinois. I frequent all sorts of interesting places on my journeys, and see all sorts of wildlife and some breathtaking scenery. I hope that in time I can add a little imagination to my shots.......and maybe learn how to take scenery shots.:D

Matt

[JenGrace]

Woo! Another wildlife lover on board. :D I love the egg shot. :):

[Dick on Aruba]

Welcome to Dgrin Matt!


They both very nice but I like the first the most. The second could use some more contrast (PS = Black eye-dropper)

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.