Well caught Ian. Is this the one I stood gawping at and forgot to photograph Its definitely a female adder. I know these things now
Posted by David Taylor on April 27, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations on your first adder, Ian. Very nice indeed.
Posted by Brett Lewis on April 28, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Ian, this looks like it was under a cover object..? I say that because of the dead grass and exposed mud in linear fashion etc.. Is this a known study site..? I hope that she tamed you well and has given you some great appreciation of the species. Nice encounter.
the shot was taken on a cart/bridle path in a popular walking spot in the Peak and the snake came across the path from right to left hence the poor photo. She caught me on the hop so to speak as we were looking on for them basking.
The dead grass exposed mud is the rut from a landrovers wheel tracks.
An encounter that will not be forgotten in a hurry, and looking forward to getting some better pictures.
Posted by Karen Summers on April 28, 2010 at 6:55 AM
congrats on your first adder shot Ian look forward to seeing more a nice shot
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7 repliesMy first Adder so I am pleased even managed a tongue flick.
It went across the path in front of us.
D700
70-200mm 2.8 VR
handheld
Notice how she's partially flattening herself toward the back end....getting extra grip to make a fast getaway from JK no doubt
Brett
the shot was taken on a cart/bridle path in a popular walking spot in the Peak and the snake came across the path from right to left hence the poor photo. She caught me on the hop so to speak
The dead grass exposed mud is the rut from a landrovers wheel tracks.
An encounter that will not be forgotten in a hurry, and looking forward to getting some better pictures.
Matt