Posted by Jeroen Stel on October 14, 2008 at 6:12 AM
Hi Guys,
Still not much time to go out and shoot as usual so i am allways happy when my 9 year old cousin calls me up to say he's caught something from "uncle Jeroens wishlist"...
This time he found a Newt and that was something i had been wanting to shoot for some time.
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -1 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 500
Lens: Sigma 150mm F2.8
Focal length:195 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Handheld
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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www.jeroenstel.com
www.wildpixels.nl
Posted by David Sewell on October 14, 2008 at 6:21 AM
Hi Jeroen,
Lovely shot, do you know what species it is? I am guessing at common or smooth newt as I think I can see a few spots under the chin (one of the distinguishing features), but it is difficult to be sure, especially at this time of year.
David Sewell
Herne Bay, Kent
Posted by Matt Cole on October 14, 2008 at 6:23 AM
very nice Jeroen, I would like a cousin who did that I like the composition and eye contact here.
Matt
Posted by Rob Fisher on October 14, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Jeroen,
I like the vivid colours that frame the subject and the eye contact finishes it off.
Great Image.
Rob
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 14, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Great colours and use of DOF. Not the most appealing subject to a lot of people but I spend most of my working life with these animals and enjoy every minute of it..! Very well captured and a pleasing image to view.
Brett.
Posted by Elliott Neep on October 14, 2008 at 8:03 AM
Just goes to show that centre compositions CAN be interesting. Like this a lot. I think the bright orange top-right is borderline distracting, but also adds a real warmth and boost of colour to the shot. Really very nice (as always Jeroen!)
Posted by Adam Seward on October 14, 2008 at 8:09 AM
Very nice shot. The composition, posture and eye contact work very well.
Discussion
11 repliesStill not much time to go out and shoot as usual so i am allways happy when my 9 year old cousin calls me up to say he's caught something from "uncle Jeroens wishlist"...
This time he found a Newt and that was something i had been wanting to shoot for some time.
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -1 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 500
Lens: Sigma 150mm F2.8
Focal length:195 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Handheld
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
_________________
Good things come to those who wait...
Golden rule in Nature & Wildlife Photography
www.jeroenstel.com
www.wildpixels.nl
Lovely shot, do you know what species it is? I am guessing at common or smooth newt as I think I can see a few spots under the chin (one of the distinguishing features), but it is difficult to be sure, especially at this time of year.
David Sewell
Herne Bay, Kent
Matt
I like the vivid colours that frame the subject and the eye contact finishes it off.
Great Image.
Rob
Brett.
Drew
Well done.
Edwin Kats