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Javier Aznar González de Rueda (Spain) explores the complex relationship between humans and rattlesnakes across the United States.
Javier highlights another side of the story: the importance of snakes to human health.
Drops of deadly venom drip into a glass as an eastern diamondback rattlesnake is milked.
The venom is used to produce antivenom. In the future, this could treat certain medical conditions, such as chronic nerve pain.
Behind the lens
Javier Aznar González de Rueda
Spain
Javier is a biologist turned photojournalist. He began his career as a freelance wildlife photographer in Ecuador, where he’s spent the majority of the past decade. His work focuses on natural history and wildlife conservation, and he’s a regular contributor to National Geographic. Javier is an Associate Fellow at the International League of Conservation Photographers and a member of The Photo Society as well as a Sony Europe Ambassador.
Image details
- Sony α1
- 90mm f2.8 macro lens
- 1/350 at f16 • ISO 200 • 2x Profoto B10 flashes
- USA
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