Diamond back water snake. Likes to hang out on this limb. This was the second time that I have seen her, at least I think its a she, on the same limb catching some morning sun. She is at least 4 feet long.
D700 500 f/4 with Nikon 1.7 TC 1/800 f/6.7 ISO 800 PP LR3
I realize you cropped this into a rule of thirds composition, but I do not feel the large FG is helping the image and detracts somewhat from the center of interest. i tried a crop for the bottom to just below where the horizontal branch goes into the water and liked it. You might wish to give it a try.
Hi Mack, I like the image design and comp for the subject, also fits nicely in its environment. Good exposure and detail. I might consider toning down the bright parts of the lower right branch.