Northern Blue Tongue Skink
Photo'd it running across the road from a burning bush fire. (in the background)
It is an old photo of mine, however it is still one of my top 5 favorites...
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Photo'd it running across the road from a burning bush fire. (in the background)
It is an old photo of mine, however it is still one of my top 5 favorites and yes I realize now that the composition could be better (and my technique) but back then i was only just getting used to using my very first proper macro lens.
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It is an old photo of mine, however it is still one of my top 5 favorites and yes I realize now that the composition could be better (and my technique) but back then i was only just getting used to using my very first proper macro lens.
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Sep, 2013Views
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Awards
Winner in Scales Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Lizards in all its diversity Photo Challenge
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Peer Award
All Star
Superior Skill
Magnificent Capture
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Djorn
September 03, 2014
I can see why you like it. You got a good angle on him, and with the indicated aperture, not bad detail where needed, all things considered. Well done! Got you hooked, right?
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Location
This was taken in Australia, near Kakadu.Time
Around middayLighting
Natural lighting, quite harsh actually so i used my dad to shade the Skink.Equipment
This was back when i had my Pentax KX Dslr + the 100mm macroInspiration
I love reptiles, one of the main reasons for the visit to Aus.Editing
Back then i shot in Jpeg as i had no software to edit RAW's.In my camera bag
At the moment i have a Pentax K5iis - 18-55mm - 8mm samyang - 100mm macro WR Canon 1Ds mkii - 17-35mm f/2.8 - 120-300mm f/2.8Feedback
Time it right for when it's blue tongue appears :)
