3rd time's the charm.

[kripp_keeper]

So we went out looking for snakes 3 different days two times in the morning and once in the evening. Finally found a nice rattle snake today. We really need to get a better camera suggestions would be appreciated on which cameras are better for noob photographers.



Found this little surprise the first day. He was around 9 1/2 inches tail to nose.




And what we were actually looking for


He didn't stay for long. He puffed up gave us a bit of a rattle and took off into the grass.

[Spankenstyne]

Nice, glad to see you were successful!

[Spankenstyne]

Your camera seems just fine, that first salamander shot looks great. It's all about lighting, and take a lot of pictures. You'll find that you can't use 90% of them but you will get some great shots in there.

[kripp_keeper]

Thanks again for the heads up Spankenstyne. The rattlesnake was awesome to see, and he was surprisingly much more calm than the salamander lol. I wish my camera would show off how green he was better, but yeah we take 15 pictures of something and use 2 of them generally.

[roundj]

Thanks again for the heads up Spankenstyne. The rattlesnake was awesome to see, and he was surprisingly much more calm than the salamander lol. I wish my camera would show off how green he was better, but yeah we take 15 pictures of something and use 2 of them generally.

It seems digital cameras are best at taking front lit subjects so have the sun at your back more or less
(up to 45` off dead centre). Take at least 3 different views of your subject (high, low or whatever) and don`t be afraid to adjust your exposure compensation. Finally, whenever possible use a tripod.

All the best,

John.

[zohariels]

Wow I think those pics are great! You should enter the pics in our photo contest sometime

Where did you find these guys?