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7 Responses to “Hiking the Agua Fria River”

1. Andrea J. says:

   June 25, 2010 at 4:04 pm

   That shot of atrox in the water is amazing.

2. Michael says:

   June 28, 2010 at 10:04 am

   What type of camera lens do you use for photographing rattlesnakes?

3. Bryan says:

   June 28, 2010 at 10:19 am

   I primarily use the canon 28-135mm, and use a cheap 70-300mm and 50mm when the situation fits. I am in need of an upgrade, badly, as soon as the $$$ aligns!

4. Bryan says:

   June 28, 2010 at 10:22 am

   Thanks! It’s probably one of my favorite ones. The best part is what isn’t even in the photo … the second atrox sitting a few feet to my right.

5. Michael says:

   June 28, 2010 at 2:14 pm

   Awesome! Thanks Bryan. I really need to get out more and get some rattler pics… would early morning be the best time to find them?

6. Bryan says:

   June 28, 2010 at 3:01 pm

   Michael,

   The right time to find them is any time that temperatures and conditions are favorable. I know that’s vague, but also the truth, and a good guideline to finding them in general.

   Early morning would work well for several species, however right now there isn’t a lot of movement due to the dry conditions. They are still active, but don’t expect to see them out on the crawl so much as basking/hunting in areas closer to more long term cover.

7. Michael says:

   June 28, 2010 at 6:02 pm

   Thanks again Bryan; I really appreciate it. I sure hope we get some decent rain soon to bring out some more herps…