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Miserable Newt !
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Miserable Newt !

by John Robinson

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 2, 2014222 views8 comments
This palmate newt looks really fed up !
Bit like me at the moment
Usual tank set up
Flash on camera with slave on top of tank both muffled with hankies.
D7000
200 ISO
60th @f16
Crop from vertical.
PP in PSPro 7

Levels /Curves.Levlels
Thanks for interest in my last pic.
Cheers

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Peter Cross on May 2, 2014 at 5:15 PM
Nice one, John. You're really good at these setups. All the important stuff is in sharp focus. And, yes, he does look a bit peeved at you. Nice comp and a really great BG make this a keeper.
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Comment posted by John Robinson on May 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Thanks Peter
I have to say its easier than sitting in a cramped hide for hours !!
Cheers
John
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 2, 2014 at 10:26 PM
John,
Nice work here, looks to me he is thinking 'Come On and Kiss Me' . . . :eek:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 3, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Well done, John. I especially like the great look at the eyes. Its funny, but whenever I see a portrait like this of an odd looking animal, especially a reptile or amphibian, I always picture it in a frame and sitting on Mr. or Mrs. Newt's (in this case) mantel or office desk. :smile:
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Comment posted by John Tobias on May 3, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Good one John! Great expression on this guy. Also like the BG, but wouldn't mind a bit more sharpness. I find these types of subjects to be very challenging, but fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 4, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Well I'm face to face with an extraterrestrial life form, of this there can be no doubt :smile:
Nice focus at the eyes, cool shot John :toast:
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 6, 2014 at 11:49 PM
Yeah, or maybe it's looking to be fed.... :wink: Excellent look at this critter. The iridescence around the eyes is great. I've seen that in frog...wonder how wide spread it is.
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Looks like he wants an invitation to dinner. I like it. :toast:
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