more macro shots...

...but they aren't of the Eublepharid kind! 'Aliens' have re-invaded my herp collection...

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A Rhacodactylus has once again found sanctuary within my herp collection. I regretfully sold my first pair of cresteds a little under 2 years ago. As much as I'm not for getting animals from large chain stores, this (what appears to be a girl) critter I just couldn't resist getting at $69.95, especially after watching her go from about 2 inches long to about 5-6 inches now.

Chris

Hey Chris

Are you shooting Canon equipment? I know webslave is using nikon(dark side) lenses on his fuji camera. I shoot Canon(light side), but don't own any good macro lenses. One other quick question, did you use a ring flash or just overhead lights.

I hear you on the petstore purchase, but I picked up two little tremper albinos the other day since they were the same price as normals, and I wanted them to go to a good home.

Awesome images!!!!!!!

. . . I love the macro shots of rhacs - because there's so much detail on their skin that we usually miss.

That tiger is nice too - it almost looks like a brindle.

Thanks again.

I'm shooting with a Nikon Coolpix 4500. Canon's close, but nothing beats a nikon. It's like trucks: Chevy built like a rock (cause that's all they do is sit there, like a rock), or Ford. I'm a Ford man myself.

And yes, I'm using a ring. It's the Nikon SL-1 macro cool-light.

My next decision is Nikon 8700 + accessories or to go DSLR. DSLR is/will be out of my price range on certain lenses and other accessories that I'll need.

Chris

I'm a Fuji man. Saving up for the S3 when it's realeased.

Dynamic range is unmatched. Not the most awe inspiring shot, but it serves as a good example

OK, so it's not a reptile, but I do not own a macro lens for my Canon. I own a Canon D30 which I bought a few yeasr back and have not replaced yet. I am going to be getting the Canon 1DS though. I do own one of the Canon 600mm f/4 lenses for wildlife photography. Come over the the white side - Canon rocks.

Originally posted by beakgeek
OK, so it's not a reptile, but I do not own a macro lens for my Canon. I own a Canon D30 which I bought a few yeasr back and have not replaced yet. I am going to be getting the Canon 1DS though. I do own one of the Canon 600mm f/4 lenses for wildlife photography. Come over the the white side - Canon rocks.

amazing shot! How far where you from it? I'm with Steven I love me Fujifine pix S602 and can't wait for the release of the DCR-2020PRO 2.2X
Pro-Telephoto Conversion Lens

I don't want to hijack this topic.....I was about 20 feet away from the bird. A 600 has a lot of reach and the D30's cmos is equivilant to a 1.6 teleconverter so I usually have more reach than too little. I really need to get a good macro lens so I don't have to use a 50mm to shoot gecko images.

Terry

Nikonian, always a Nikonian

In about 30 minutes or so I'll post another teaser

just follow the link...

Large photos, some close to 400 kb, but worth the wait...

Enjoy,
Chris