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Geckos are really cool little reptiles. This ones colourings and markings are totally amazing. At one stage they thought these were endangered however they are ...
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Geckos are really cool little reptiles. This ones colourings and markings are totally amazing. At one stage they thought these were endangered however they are actually now quite common.
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cameraNIKON D5300

settings Aperture f/18 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 1750/10 

upload_dateMar, 2016

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12 Comments |
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography March 16, 2016
like it!
paleblue
 
paleblue March 29, 2016
I now believe in dragons. Wow.
Alfrediguana
 
Alfrediguana April 12, 2016
Incredible!
dianesportfolio
 
dianesportfolio May 05, 2016
Very nice!
deannefortnam
 
deannefortnam September 01, 2016
Superb image!
bretthondow
 
bretthondow September 08, 2016
Beautifully captured, well done. :)
khyberali
 
khyberali March 10, 2017
Perfect...
rrivera88
 
rrivera88 April 13, 2017
What camera and lens did you use for this image
Nicci007
 
Nicci007 September 04, 2017
Amazing shot!!
teetee1852 Premium
 
teetee1852 December 05, 2017
Fantastic
soniaatienza
 
soniaatienza December 18, 2018
Excellent capture!!!👏👏👏
robergarci PRO
 
robergarci March 03, 2019
Excelente primer plano, bien iluminado

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took the Photo in Bournemouth in the UK. It was at a special macro wildlife photography day.

Time

It was set in a studio first thing in the morning. Using a green backdrop.

Lighting

The lighting was set up in a studio. Using a flash trigger to use the studio lights.

Equipment

I used a Nikon D3100 with a 50 to 250mm lens. With wildlife I seldom use a tripod as you need to move and anticipate what the animal will do next.

Inspiration

I have a passion for wildlife and in particular animals. I have always travelled the world trying to find wildlife in its natural environment. Although sometimes if you want to capture something really special you need to go to places life reptile photography days.

Editing

I use lightroom. I tend not to spend to much time on my photos. I feel that the way you shoot it tells a story. Adding or enhancing an image takes away from the art of capturing a moment in time and something special which you really appreciate. I do know that using photoshop and other platforms is an art in itself although I prefer to keep the photo as genuine as the setting I took the image.

In my camera bag

I have a number of lenses, my camera, batteries and a load of SD cards.

Feedback

I would look at macro days or if you really are a fan of macro maybe look to keep a few animals as pets. To take the shot its about reading the animal and telling a story. The eye is the most important thing and making sure that you are at the same height as the animal or lower to create a powerful image.

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