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Viviparous Lizard

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18 replies
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 2, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Have been getting a number of Lizard shots recently as they are lacking in comparison to snake images in my library, but hopefully I will bulk that number up this year.

Brett :cool:


Canon 5D MkII, Sigma 150mm, HH
1/40 @ f11, ISO 400
Posted by David Taylor on August 2, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Sharp where it counts. A classic lizard pose. It would be nice to see a stacked image to bring everything in focus, but that is my personal preference.. :smile: :wink:

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Posted by David Sewell on August 2, 2010 at 2:28 PM
I agree with the other David. The alternative would have been to reposition yourself slightly if the lizard was being cooperative. Even so, a very, very nice shot.

David
Posted by Phil Shaw on August 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM
I like the composition and size in the frame, Brett, but to really work, I think it needs the subject to be totally sharp. I'm sure that even three or four years ago this would have been very highly acclaimed, but technology and web forums like this are raising the bar all the time. I'm sure that you will soon have the image that I'm referring to :smile:
Posted by Phil Mclean on August 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Head's good,background and base good, and some lovely reddy brown colouration along the body.And much better than any lizard close up I've got Brett.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on August 2, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Lovely BG, pin sharp head, DOF doesn't really bother me. I like it!
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Bronia Klima on August 2, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Very nice Brett, good background sharp eye well captured
Bronia
Posted by Austin Thomas on August 2, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Very sharp where it counts Brett.

There is no doubt where you intended the viewer to focus their eye. Good clean BKGR. I like it.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Paul King on August 2, 2010 at 5:02 PM
I like it warts an all :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on August 2, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Beautiful image,the detail and lighting is brilliant,stunning :wink: :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on August 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM
I think this might have had more impact with a closer crop on the head.
Still Ok though
Get stacking Brett. !!
Cheers
joh R
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 3, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Cracking detail and bg Brett only nit for me would be the subject is a bit too far left in the frame - extending the canvass left a bit with that lovely OoF green would make it perfect and is dead simple to do so no biggy.

I wish I could get 'em to sit still like this :biggrin: :toast:
Posted by Des Ong on August 3, 2010 at 6:04 AM
HH at 1/40th with the 150?! :eek: :eek: Hats off to you sir. A fine portrait indeed.

Regards,

Des
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 3, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Very cool image Brett.

Phil.

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on August 3, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Lovely image. Great detail and a very nice background. :smile:
Posted by Karen Summers on August 3, 2010 at 7:40 AM
great detail in the head, sinister looking creature I think
Posted by Matt Cole on August 3, 2010 at 8:14 AM
a very striking image Brett. I would agree that a bit more on the left would help the composition.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 3, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Thank you all for the varied comments.. I like the DOF the way it is and I do have others with the flanks in focus as well.. The comments regarding the composition are noted and I will adjust for publishing etc.. Thank you all.

Kind regards,

Brett :toast:
Posted by Jeff Harrison on August 4, 2010 at 3:20 AM
Superb detail, sharp where it matters, great background and the composition's fine by me - well done :toast: