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Was fortunate last year to meet a lady who has devoted her later years to monitoring adders in the Wyre Forest, and she kindly showed me a couple of locations for them in a patch of the woodland.
This year I've taken the time to locate and photograph a few of these fascinating snakes, though the weather hasn't been particularly helpful!
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Not everyone's cup of tea, but being crouched down with 5 adders basking in the sunshine very close by was amazing. Tempted to invest in an extension tube for my 100-400mm lens, to allow for a slightly closer view. I'm not that keen on trying to get close enough for shots with my 100mm macro - don't think the snakes would allow it either!
The snake in the first shot above looked incredible in the sunshine.
This year I've taken the time to locate and photograph a few of these fascinating snakes, though the weather hasn't been particularly helpful!
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Adder by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Not everyone's cup of tea, but being crouched down with 5 adders basking in the sunshine very close by was amazing. Tempted to invest in an extension tube for my 100-400mm lens, to allow for a slightly closer view. I'm not that keen on trying to get close enough for shots with my 100mm macro - don't think the snakes would allow it either!
The snake in the first shot above looked incredible in the sunshine.
I don't blame you about getting too close. I kept my distance when I met Cobra at the CWP meet 
