A thick-bodied brown snake with dark crossbands lies coiled among twigs, leaves and green weeds at the edge of still water, its head resting to the left.

Sunning at the water's edge

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max · iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8 at 9mm · f/2.8 · 1/172s · ISO 32

Found this big watersnake stretched out in the sun right beside the water, tucked between fallen branches and fresh green growth. I kept my distance and let the long lens do the work.

Behind the shot

Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens: iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Focal length: 9mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter: 1/172s
ISO: 32

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@poodle 2 weeks ago

That is a FAT snake!!!

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