# Water snake(s)

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/water-snake-s/51019>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** wildlife\
**Created:** [May 29, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/water-snake-s/51019 "2026-05-29T08:20:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/water-snake-s/51019/1 "2026-05-29T08:20:08Z")

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I really liked the first image, surf adds another dimension to it !  
I may increase the saturation of tongue.

 ![Watersnake 19.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/e/4e35f47fe985fccfe75c1b34f893d2062a034d3c.jpeg)

 ![Watersnake 17.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/f/af3cb9cb42d9b1b72786783dcaa934c9ed1d1a0c.jpeg)

 ![Watersnake 14.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/d/4d0520ae74336ab98cc906a69570af3671446bf2.jpeg)

 ![Watersnake 18.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/d/9df60c1f79423a9f2f7ab1fb910e42f064b9783a.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

The spillway behind my house hosts water snakes this time of year when there is sufficient water flow. These were taken in the past week.

### Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated. Do you have a favorite?  
Any thoughts on the bug on top of the snake in the first and last image?

### Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-800mm  
first image: ISO 6400, f9, 1/1250s  
second image: ISO 6400, f9, 1/800s  
third image: ISO 4000, f9, 1/1000s  
fourth image: ISO 6400, f11, 1/1250s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/water-snake-s/51019/2 "2026-05-29T13:38:48Z")

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Allen, these are all fine looks at these Watersnakes. I get a kick out of the bug (looks like a mosquito) “riding” on the snake’s head. Catching the extended tongue is a fine benefit. I get the norther version of this snake “visiting” my pond occasionally and they are very interesting to watch and photograph.