Marine Iguana, male

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 8, 201491 views6 comments

Here is another shot from one of our previous Galapagos tours. I had posted a portrait of the female before, here is the more colorful male. Full frame except for a small crop from the right.

Nikon D7000 Sigma 150-500 at 450mm, 1/200 F11, iso 400, handheld

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on October 8, 2014 at 5:43 PM

Wonderful DOF, clarity and comp. The colorful textures are fantastic. But, the best is the reflection in his eye

The gray oof BG is a nice, subtle transition from the grays in his body and spines. Great job

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on October 8, 2014 at 6:06 PM

Excellent choice of technicals to get wonderful sharpness and depth of field. Can't help but marvel at the detail to be seen in this beautiful animal. Richard

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 8, 2014 at 11:59 PM

Great detail and sharpness. He looks like he doesn't want to be disturbed.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 9, 2014 at 6:47 AM

Nate,
"Remarkable" seems apt for this one

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 9, 2014 at 4:18 PM

Nate, it is an odd comment for such a subject...but you have made him beautiful!

I appreciate the perfect depth of field control, showing us almost tactile texture for the entire head. I love the quality of his eye reflection! Excellent in every way.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 10, 2014 at 8:06 AM

Sweet portrait of this handsome fellow Nate

Incredibly sharp and a pleasing comp.

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