Reptiles and Amphibians

Arriving well before dawn I took an alternate trail where I had a surprise encounter with a friendly five foot Southern Pacific Rattlesnake. It was napping about two feet from the trail, hopping up and back at my closest approach. I spent about half an hour trying to catch it in the best light before we parted ways.
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R5 RF600 f/4L IS w/1.4x 1/80 : f/9 : ISO 1000
 
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Arriving well before dawn I took an alternate trail where I had a surprise encounter with a friendly five foot Southern Pacific Rattlesnake. It was napping about two feet from the trail, hopping up and back at my closest approach. I spent about half an hour trying to catch it in the best light before we parted ways.
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R5 RF600 f/4L IS w/1.4x 1/80 : f/9 : ISO 1000
I'm sure it was "friendly" since you are still posting here :)! (attempt for a joke off course!) Nice shot anyway!
 
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More of the same... I didn't know they do eat nectar (Insects and fruit is what I knew) - learned it today. The second one never looked at me, despite all my attempts to get it's attention (like waiving and making noises - for fun to the people around:oops:!).

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More of the Golden dust day Gecko and few shots of the Green Anole (male judging by the dewlap: that pinkish throat "fan") - very skittish and difficult to spot, no idea when was the last time I took a shot of this one...

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