Basilisk
Sep, 2018Views
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I took this photo on my first trip to Singapore in 2017. My wife and I were there for the week. As a mostly self taught photographer, I have a passion for animals and nature, so most of the photos I take are taken on bushwalks in Australia or of wildlife.Time
The photo was taken in the mid afternoon, but as it was taken indoors, it was largely an artificial environment.Lighting
I used f/6.3 and a shutter speed of 1/160 sec and ISO 2500. The only lighting was the light in the enclosure. I don't ever use flashes or other lighting when photographing animals.Equipment
The camera I used was a Canon EOS 80D with a Tamron 18-300mm lens. The photo was taken hand held.Inspiration
I took the photo because the basilisk was motionless, as though it was waiting for me to take the photo. I only managed 2 shots before it moved into a position, that hid it's head from view. The colours in the photo and especially the yellow in the eye were really noticeable when I displayed it on the big screen when I got home.Editing
Th only process was a minor tweak to lighten the whole image a little.In my camera bag
I don't general take anything else with me other than the camera and the lens I have chosen for the day. Ocassionally, I will take both my new Canon EOS 6D, 16-35mm and 100-400mm lenses and nothing else.Feedback
Patience and a lot of luck. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time for this one.
