Adder

**Merlin** · 19-03-2008, 11:32 PM

You don't see many of these creatures so I thought I would share one of only three I ever found, all -as this one - fresh from its winter sleep and motionless during the warming up process.

Sorry the file exceeds the limit so i'm looking to solve the problem.

If this does'nt work I give in and am going to bed!

**rolf** · 19-03-2008, 11:47 PM

Missing a pic here Pete, are you having problems?

If it is too big Pete and you haven't got an image re_sizer, download pixresizer does it very quickly.

**andy b** · 19-03-2008, 11:50 PM

you've subtracted the adder

**Merlin** · 20-03-2008, 12:11 AM

Yes but its there now andy

**rolf** · 20-03-2008, 12:13 AM

Well done Pete, how big was the original, must have been a whopper.

**Merlin** · 20-03-2008, 12:20 AM

724kb rolf......is that a whopper or a whopper!!

***Chocky*** · 20-03-2008, 12:24 AM

Nice capture

**rolf** · 20-03-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Woodruff

724kb rolf......is that a whopper or a whopper!!

Well I guess that it isn't that big compared to the ones that come out of my camera prior to editing, but must have been near A3 size.

**Babs** · 20-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Wow what a shot, lucky you, and such beautiful markings. I would love to see one, I love snakes, thanks for sharing

**Merlin** · 20-03-2008, 02:31 PM

Now is a good time to find out where to see the Adder. I think it is the Forestry Commission website which lists a good many places to see the creature. That said, I wouldn't know where to begin to actually find the snake but you say you like them Babs so why not give it a go, an interesting project for the spring and an excellent reward if you find one.

Best Wishes

Pete

**andy b** · 20-03-2008, 08:52 PM

nice shot, pete. they have lovely markings, though snakes give me the heebeegeebies. guess soon your adder will start to multiply

**Merlin** · 20-03-2008, 09:41 PM

Andy. I'm probably a little slow on the uptake compared to most of the guys/galls on this website, it took me five seconds to grasp 'guess your adder will soon start to multiply'. You're much too sharp for me andy. By the way I love your 'smiley' which you have already added twice to your replies to my posts......would you believe it he's here again......

**Blue Jay** · 22-03-2008, 07:52 PM

That is a nice shot. well done

19-03-2008, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 817 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adder You don't see many of these creatures so I thought I would share one of only three I ever found, all -as this one - fresh from its winter sleep and motionless during the warming up process. Sorry the file exceeds the limit so i'm looking to solve the problem. If this does'nt work I give in and am going to bed! Attached Thumbnails
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20-03-2008, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 817 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes but its there now andy
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19-03-2008, 11:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
andy b Regular Member Info Location: preston, lancashire Gallery: 0 Equipment: for the last 8 yrs i have used a kowa 60 mm scope, but hve recently bought an opticron hr66 ga. i too have have used a homemade digiscoping adaptor with my kowa.i used two different sized bushes to accomodate the scope eyepiece and camera lense.( with some good results!).... budget has always been a massive factor with my hobby. having a family, there are always other things which take financial p Posts: 523 Join Date: Oct 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you've subtracted the adder

20-03-2008, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 817 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	724kb rolf......is that a whopper or a whopper!!

20-03-2008, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Babs Founder Member Info Real name: Barbara Location: Greater Manchester Gallery: 14 Equipment: The equipment I use is a Canon 30D with Sigma 50-500mm lens. I also have a garden hide from which I take most of my pictures. Posts: 1,530 Join Date: Apr 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wow what a shot, lucky you, and such beautiful markings. I would love to see one, I love snakes, thanks for sharing

20-03-2008, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 817 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now is a good time to find out where to see the Adder. I think it is the Forestry Commission website which lists a good many places to see the creature. That said, I wouldn't know where to begin to actually find the snake but you say you like them Babs so why not give it a go, an interesting project for the spring and an excellent reward if you find one. Best Wishes Pete

20-03-2008, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
andy b Regular Member Info Location: preston, lancashire Gallery: 0 Equipment: for the last 8 yrs i have used a kowa 60 mm scope, but hve recently bought an opticron hr66 ga. i too have have used a homemade digiscoping adaptor with my kowa.i used two different sized bushes to accomodate the scope eyepiece and camera lense.( with some good results!).... budget has always been a massive factor with my hobby. having a family, there are always other things which take financial p Posts: 523 Join Date: Oct 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice shot, pete. they have lovely markings, though snakes give me the heebeegeebies. guess soon your adder will start to multiply

20-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 817 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Andy. I'm probably a little slow on the uptake compared to most of the guys/galls on this website, it took me five seconds to grasp 'guess your adder will soon start to multiply'. You're much too sharp for me andy. By the way I love your 'smiley' which you have already added twice to your replies to my posts......would you believe it he's here again......

22-03-2008, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blue Jay Regular Member Info Location: Exeter Gallery: 0 Equipment: Olympus D-380 Posts: 216 Join Date: Sep 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is a nice shot. well done

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