22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Rattling Sunset
Shot of a Blacktail Rattlesnake in a Sonoran Desert mesquite landscape during sunset. One of the coolest rattlesnakes you could encounter, at least in my opinion, because of their nice olive coloration. This one got a bit nervous because of our presence, but it's always amazing to capture those rattling moments and the timing couldn't been better, with the sunset just behind those trees.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 60D |
| Copyright: | © Rodolfo Vega Littlewood |