Flat-tail Horned Lizard
Juvenile flat-tail horned lizard in Yuha Basin, CA
Juvenile flat-tail horned lizard in Yuha Basin, CA
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I took this photo out in the Yuha Desert of Imperial Valley, right near the border! At the time I was working nearby on a solar field, and this guy was one of our protected species on the project.Time
It was taken around late morning when the sun was still relatively low in the sky, but morning colors had faded.Lighting
At the time I did not even own a flash, so only natural light was used. I still prefer natural light, but finally bought an external flash for some intense macro work.Equipment
This was shot with my Canon 7D, with a Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens. No tripod, no flash. I was laying on sand, resting my the camera partially on the ground to steady myself.Inspiration
I'm fascinated by nature, especially wildlife! When most people think about the desert they picture endless sand dunes and lack of life. I wanted to show people that there is in fact a lot of interesting wildlife out there. Sometimes you just need to get down on your hands and knees to find it!Editing
I shoot in RAW, so just the basic edits; small adjustments in whites/blacks, a tweak or two in contrast and exposure, nothing major.In my camera bag
I usually head out with a subject in mind because I'm in the field and like to travel light. I'm either choosing between a macro setup or a telephoto setup. Rarely do I carry both. I only own the Canon 7D, and then it's either the 100mm 2.8 macro, or the 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 telephoto. I keep it simple.Feedback
Time and patience is all one needs to find great photo opportunities. When shooting the macro side of wildlife, get down to the level and perspective of your subject, and don't be afraid to get your gear and yourself dirty! If your subject is cooperative like mine, I prefer natural light, but for those fast moving insects an external flash is key to success. Have fun out there!
