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Red Ribbon

© Val Feldman

Red Ribbon

Uploaded: July 17, 2009

Description

A cousin to garter snakes, the red-striped ribbon snake is found in Central TX. They are semi-aquatic and are excellent swimmers, swimming with their bodies entirely submerged. They prefer shallow fresh water, like it's favorite prey, the cricket frog.

Found this fellow scooting thru the pond at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D60

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 17, 2009

Great animal capture here, Valarie.


Dominick #1155388

Anita Hogue July 17, 2009

As long as he stays in the water, he's beautiful! Great capture Valarie! #7748323

Eric S. Rundle July 17, 2009

Lovly pmage of this grand snake Valarie the color and clairity is ded on great work #7748357

Amy M. Wilson July 17, 2009

I agree with Anita, he's beautiful, but from a distance - LOL! Beautiful colors and clarity, Valarie! #7748360

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 17, 2009

Perfect title for this terrific creature. Fabulous composition and colours too. Valarie. #7748391

Carol Sawyer July 17, 2009

Excellent capture, colors and clarity, Valarie!! #7748397

Gord MacEachern July 17, 2009

Outstanding capture here Valarie,love the colors and detail. Great job! #7748407

Margaret R. Barry July 17, 2009

Fantastic capture, Valarie. Great colors, comp. and clarity! #7748530

Ron McEwan July 17, 2009

At least you have the presence of mind to snap a shot, I would have stood there watching. Neat shot for sure. #7748652

Patricia Seidler July 17, 2009

Wow Valarie! The color, detail and composition of this snake is terrific. I hope you were using a zoom and were at a safe distance from it even though it does look friendly! #7748968

Monnie Ryan July 17, 2009

Cool capture of a very cool critter, Valarie! This one is quite colorful compared to "regular" garters. Nice job! #7749030

Melissa G. Meiselman July 17, 2009

Great timing to get a clear shot of this colorful snake in that beautiful setting, Valarie!! #7749044

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 17, 2009

Wonderful capture....comp is perfect! #7749054

Robert R. Goodman July 17, 2009

Hi Valarie,They are cool little snakes.Very beautiful capture.That is one snake you won't find in my valley.LOL!!GOD know we have just about every other kind of snake out here,even the ones we don't want!!!!!!!! #7749468

Val Feldman level-classic July 17, 2009

Your comments are much appreciated Dominick, Anita, Eric, Amy, Tammy, Carol, Gord, Margaret, Ron, Sabrina, Pat, Monnie, Melissa, Gail and Bobby! #7749761

Melissa Olsen July 17, 2009

I would have been screaming out of fright and no time to get a picture...glad you are brave...well done. #7749997

Kerry Hill July 17, 2009

Wonderful capture of this colourful snake, Valarie!! Great composition and details!! #7750107

Ann Coates level-classic July 17, 2009

What a wonderful capture Valarie. I love all the lily pads. Perfect. #7750208

Karen Engelbreth July 17, 2009

Cool shot, Valarie... #7750345

Val Feldman level-classic July 17, 2009

Thanks so much Melissa, Kerry, Annie and Karen! #7750398

Carol L. Fowler July 17, 2009

Cool capture- love the reflections in the water beside the handsome little guy! #7750487

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 17, 2009

Sounds like you're scaring a lot of us away! A very nice and colorful capture though! #7750518

Julianne Bradford July 17, 2009

Beautiful diagonal capture of this brightly colored snake. Great composition and color Valarie! #7750722

Jim Baines level-classic July 17, 2009

Another real beauty, Valarie! I never see these around, but not much water here aside from the outdoor faucets. The place I see a Texas Patchnose each and every year for the past 3 years now. They look like garter snakes too except a lot friskier, not good for pets. You have done this one RIGHT! #7751019

Val Feldman level-classic July 19, 2009

Thanks for your comments Carol, Agnes, Julianne and Jim! #7755304

Mark Dodge August 14, 2009

Awesome composition! #7848428

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