Grass Snake Resting on Moss-Covered Rock

A grass snake resting across moss-covered rock in soft natural light. The image highlights the dark scales, pale throat markings and the calm, watchful posture of the snake in its… Expand

Grass Snake Resting on Moss-Covered Rock

A grass snake resting across moss-covered rock in soft natural light. The image highlights the dark scales, pale throat markings and the calm, watchful posture of the snake in its sunlit surroundings.

EXIF Canon EOS 90D EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 400 mm 125 1/200 s f/8 2024-06-17 11:57
This was pure ecstasy for me. An adder is still on my bucket list, but they are hard to find—especially when I have the camera with me—so this grass snake at Hofsnäs, Tranemo Municipality, was a very welcome second best. Around midday, with a little drizzle, the encounter with this completely harmless, non-venomous snake was something special.