A few more from Arizona

John Slone

All three of these animals live in the vicinity of the Grand Canyon. The first is an animal that I am still reluctant to drop into any one species until futher sampling is completed.




Here is a young (yearling) Black-Tailed Rattlesnake.



And this is a Grand Canyon Rattlesnake.


I hope you all enjoy.

kdog

John Slone wrote:

I hope you all enjoy even if they are revered in most peoples minds.

"Revered: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion."

Heck, I do. But I don't know about most folks.

Seriously, those are wonderful shots. I love seeing these manacing creatures in their environment. And what a gorgeous environment it is.

Very well done.

Regards,
-joel

John Slone

yes wrong word to use, thank you Webster!!!

But for real thanks Joel

gluwater

Cool shots John. I really like the third one with the angles of the rocks. Most people would be to scared to get this close to them.

bfjr

Very nicely done

these would fit well in any book/mag wanting show them off !!

jwear

this is very nice we look every time we go out but we have found only a few snakes :cry

gildco

John Slone wrote:

All three of these animals live in the vicinity of the Grand Canyon. The first is an animal that I am still reluctant to drop into any one species until futher sampling is completed. I hope you all enjoy.

Excellent work, Mr. Slone. Your subjects make birding seem somewhat less than adventurous.

Harryb

Outstanding shots John . I'll stick to birds and gators myself.

John Slone

Thanks for the compliments. it really isn't all the adventurous just need to be aware of your surroundings. Jwear next time your in town let me know and I am sure I can show you few intersting animals.


Cheers,
John Slone