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Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 26, 2015

Hi folks

Do you have any photos of reptiles or amphibians to share? It seems there have not been any on this site for over 10 years, unless you count my Galapagos iguanas and so forth, which must be a travesty. Reptiles are so photogenic. But at the same time very hard to shoot I would say.

Hopefully you all have a few stacked away somewhere?

Here's my contribution to start the thread off: a grass snake spotted crossing the lake at the local reserve on 11th of this month. This shot could be entered for the most outrageous crop of the year award, but what a beauty! I hope you like it. I have a similar shot with the flicking tongue to view, but probably not so good overall. The snake swiftly changed direction when pursued briefly by a swan but was ignored by the group of lapwings it then approached.

D610+Nikon 80-400G.

Regards all and looking forward to some reptilian contributions!

Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Derbygirl - Jul 27, 2015

Taken in the greenhouse at Kew Gardens.
A bit of a surprise!

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EdMak - Jul 27, 2015

2 crackers, so far. Ed.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 27, 2015

Gorgeous. Stick it in the July competition!

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Derbygirl - Jul 27, 2015

(Jul 27, 2015, 07:12)Freeman Wrote: Gorgeous. Stick it in the July competition!

Hi - if you mean my Kew lizard, thank you but, sadly, that was taken in June and wouldn't qualify. I'll see if I can find something else.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 27, 2015

(Jul 27, 2015, 12:50)Derbygirl Wrote:
(Jul 27, 2015, 07:12)Freeman Wrote: Gorgeous. Stick it in the July competition!
Hi - if you mean my Kew lizard, thank you but, sadly, that was taken in June and wouldn't qualify. I'll see if I can find something else.

Yes, I did mean your lizard and at least I now have some kind of chance in the competition! Love it. Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Derbygirl - Jul 28, 2015

(Jul 27, 2015, 14:10)Freeman Wrote:
(Jul 27, 2015, 12:50)Derbygirl Wrote:
(Jul 27, 2015, 07:12)Freeman Wrote: Gorgeous. Stick it in the July competition!
Hi - if you mean my Kew lizard, thank you but, sadly, that was taken in June and wouldn't qualify. I'll see if I can find something else.

Yes, I did mean your lizard and at least I now have some kind of chance in the competition! Love it. Jeff

You're on! Smile

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - jimmer123 - Jul 28, 2015

This is a close up of a frog in my garden. Smile

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EnglishBob - Jul 28, 2015

I've been unable to get out and about for the past coup,e of months due to some back and hip issues. During this time I have discovered I have a family of skinks living in my backyard. Now I am getting mobile again and able to shoot I will try and get some shots of them.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EdMak - Jul 28, 2015

Update, now 3 crackers! Ed.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - jimmer123 - Jul 28, 2015

Hello I don't know what you mean? Sad

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EdMak - Jul 28, 2015

See my Post above, no. 3

Cheers. Ed.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 28, 2015

Hi jimmer

It's colloquial English to say the images are cracking good shots - it doesn't mean we are all crackers! I suspect only us oldies know about such language (!!!).

By the way I love your frog. How close were you? Did you mean the mouth to be out of focus? Either way it works for me because the eyes are the focal point of the picture and you have skilfully achieved a blurred background. The left eye even shows a reflection of you and your house, I think?

Regards

Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 28, 2015

(Jul 28, 2015, 09:35)EnglishBob Wrote: I've been unable to get out and about for the past coup,e of months due to some back and hip issues. During this time I have discovered I have a family of skinks living in my backyard. Now I am getting mobile again and able to shoot I will try and get some shots of them.

Hi Bob

I have to confess I don't know what a skink is (pardon my ignorance) unless it's a skunk by another name, perhaps? Sorry you have been waylaid - we have been deprived of your excellent images meanwhile.

Looking forward to seeing the skinks!

Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EnglishBob - Jul 28, 2015

Skins are small lizards, usually 3-5 inches long.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Paul I - Jul 29, 2015

Albino Cobra and a rattle snake

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - jimmer123 - Jul 29, 2015

Hello Freeman oh I understand now!!! Yes I did mean to get the mouth out of focus I just wanted the eyes in good focus, and yes that is the conservatory reflecting in the eye. It took a long time for him to keep still I followed him for ages. Kind regards Jim

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EdMak - Jul 29, 2015

Still more Crackers!! Ed.

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 29, 2015

(Jul 29, 2015, 08:24)jimmer123 Wrote: Hello Freeman oh I understand now!!! Yes I did mean to get the mouth out of focus I just wanted the eyes in good focus, and yes that is the conservatory reflecting in the eye. It took a long time for him to keep still I followed him for ages. Kind regards Jim

I admire your patience, Jimmer, and the picture! Cheers, Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Freeman - Jul 29, 2015

(Jul 29, 2015, 08:17)Paul I Wrote: Albino Cobra and a rattle snake

Terrific stuff! Wow! I specially like the rattlesnake - would you be tempted to crop out some of the background I wonder or add a touch of vignette? Cheers, Jeff

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - EnglishBob - Jul 29, 2015

Here's an oldie, but only one I can think that fits the subject.

Golden Crocodile, not an albino. Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fuji Finepix 3800, ISO 100, 1/25th, F/2.8, 36mm, ISO 100.
[Image: golden-crocodile.jpg]

RE: Reptiles and Amphibians - Derbygirl - Aug 1, 2015

Trying to escape! Toad in a hole.....