Snake at the park. What is it?

[SolidSnake2011]

I'm new to snakes. Found this beautiful snake while I was walking in the park. What is it, guys? Thanks! :)

I'm from TN, by the way.

[infernalis]

Its hard to tell by the really dark photo, but overall it has the physique of a Nerodia, common water snake. From what I can tell from the markings, again hard to ID because of poor image quality, they almost look like water snake markings.

[SolidSnake2011]

Yes, sorry for bad quality. My cam is a cheapo..
I'll try to repost something closer or brighter...

[Stormy Night]

Tennessee water snake

[SolidSnake2011]

Is this any better/closer?
Best I can do, sorry!!!!
Thanks for the ID :eek:...

[Stormy Night]

I second infernalis.

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

and it is next to water. Welcome, by the way. I like the name is it in reference to MGS?

[infernalis]

Yes, common water snake.

They are awesome creatures.

[SolidSnake2011]

Yes, The name is from MGS. :P
Thanks for replying everyone.

[RandyRhoads]

Wish I was into snakes while I lived in TN. Saw a couple cottonmouths, admired for a minute and that was it. Saw a dead one that choked on a fish. Didn't even snap any pictures :(

[stephanbakir]

Looks like a Northern water snake?