Gallery: WildlifePosted April 5, 2012160 views7 comments
I found out this is a Tiger Whiptail...
ISO 320, f22, 1/160
5D2@36mm (17-40)
C&C appreciated!
Comments
7 comments
Comment posted by Clinton Bauder on April 5, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Nice shot Eirini. Having tried to photography whiptail lizards I can appreciate that this was probably pretty difficult. They don't make a habit of sitting still. I'd love to see a higher resolution version so I can see the detail in the lizard, especially the eyes.
The low angle is great and I think the small aperture works well here. The sky doesn't need to be blurred and I think the picture is better for having the flowers and the saguaro more in focus.
I think the head is just far enough to the right of the flowers to isolate it properly though it would be better if it was just a bit further to the right but if I bet you didn't have long to compose and take the shot. Well done.
Clinton
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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on April 5, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Eirini, I like the low point of view here. The catchlight in the lizard's eye is nice as well. I too would like to see a lager image though!
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on April 6, 2012 at 1:38 PM
I love the low angle wide angle approach here Eirini. This places this small creature so nicely in its habitat from his own perspective. Very nicely done.
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Comment posted by Jude Haase on April 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Awesome perspective & execution!!
Registered on April 3, 2006, 236 Posts, 1657 Comments
Comment posted by Guy Runco on April 6, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Really nice shot, the low angle and inclusion of the environment of the lizard is great.
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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 7, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Nice "lizard in habitat" type image. Lots to like here, particularly the weathered wood perch, the colorful flowers and supporting cactus, and of course the reptile. Well done.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on April 9, 2012 at 6:08 AM
Very interesting image, Eirini! I love these kind of environmental shots. It gives a great feeling of the animal in its habitat.
Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments
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7 commentsThe low angle is great and I think the small aperture works well here. The sky doesn't need to be blurred and I think the picture is better for having the flowers and the saguaro more in focus.
I think the head is just far enough to the right of the flowers to isolate it properly though it would be better if it was just a bit further to the right but if I bet you didn't have long to compose and take the shot. Well done.
Clinton