Western Pygmy Rattlesnake
I came across this Western Pygmy Rattlesnake next to a game trail I was hiking near the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas. This was my first time seeing one of these snakes. I was surprise at how small it was (15.0 to 20.0 inches).
How I Got The Photo – Western Pygmy Rattlesnake
I was on a photo walk (hike) when I spotted this snake. I was hand-holding my camera to get these shots.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Technical:
- Location: Near the Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas)
- Date & Time Taken: August 18, 2016 (07:26:56 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f8.0
- Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 1250
- White Balance – Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Focus
- Focal Length: 255 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4