Posted by John Robinson on April 13, 2012 at 6:55 AM
Palmate newt on Fontinalis.
Spent a awhole night on this fella - trying to get all the salient diagnostics of the species in one shot. (ie lack of crest/ no chin spots/palmate hind feet, and tail filament.) I,d sooner sit in a hide for 3 hours!!I intend to do all the species if poss with the new set up.
As with all tank stuff its the background which is the problem.
Comments welcome.
D7000
Sigma 35-50 wide angle.
Flash to side.
60th @f18
200ISO
Levels Paint Shop Pro.
In specially made tank and interchangeble back drops.
JR
PS 3D version available if anyone interested.
Posted by David Taylor on April 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Well worth the effort John. Guess what, I would like to see the 3D version. Brings back distant memories of cycling for what seemed like miles into the countryside, to a known habitat for these newts, and having to risk the wrath of the farmer's geese when sneaking into his field where the pond was situated. Great adventure for us eleven year olds. Those were the days.
Posted by John Robinson on April 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM
They sure were David
Will post the 3D one in a bit, but will have to be small.
Cheers
JR
Posted by David Sewell on April 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM
A very nice shot, John, which captures all the salient identification points. Of our three native species I find this the hardest to capture, not only are they small, they are also constantly moving about. There does appear to be a near vertical straight line in front of the mouth, whether natural or not I would prefer to see it removed.
David
Posted by John Robinson on April 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM
David
Yes - there's another to the right as well. Its the demarkation line of the salt and pepper filter which I use tom get rid of tiny bits of detritus in the water. I didn't bother too much to get the lines right. As you know getting "clean" water in a tank is nigh on impossible.
Also included a 3D one
Cheers
JR
Cheers
JR
Posted by David Taylor on April 13, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Thanks John. Excellent anaglyph.
Posted by David Sewell on April 13, 2012 at 3:02 PM
"Excellent anaglyph."
Totally agree.
David
Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM
First piccy is superb JR (minor nit mentioned) but the anaglyph is really superb......it looks as though it is in a tank of water!
Discussion
9 repliesSpent a awhole night on this fella - trying to get all the salient diagnostics of the species in one shot. (ie lack of crest/ no chin spots/palmate hind feet, and tail filament.) I,d sooner sit in a hide for 3 hours!!I intend to do all the species if poss with the new set up.
As with all tank stuff its the background which is the problem.
Comments welcome.
D7000
Sigma 35-50 wide angle.
Flash to side.
60th @f18
200ISO
Levels Paint Shop Pro.
In specially made tank and interchangeble back drops.
JR
PS 3D version available if anyone interested.
Will post the 3D one in a bit, but will have to be small.
Cheers
JR
David
Yes - there's another to the right as well. Its the demarkation line of the salt and pepper filter which I use tom get rid of tiny bits of detritus in the water. I didn't bother too much to get the lines right. As you know getting "clean" water in a tank is nigh on impossible.
Also included a 3D one
Cheers
JR
Cheers
JR
Totally agree.
David
Nick.
Bob