Fascinating Lizard [Contest Finalists April 2009]
Uploaded: April 26, 2009 19:15:24
1/25 sec @ F/5.6, ISO 800, 200mm fl.
Trying out my new D80's capabilities in low light, I used the low light noise reduction menu option and handheld the 55-200mm telephoto zoom VR to get a close-up of this large reptile indoors.
Everything was sharp with little grain despite the spotty low light conditions.
In PSPx2 cropped, applied the DNR option and some spot cloning. Voila.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 26, 2009
Outstanding clarity and a beautiful iguana. #1119200M.Christine Duncan April 26, 2009
Hey, thanks Donna! Very kind of you to pop in to comment m'dear... animals aren't normally my forte, but I'm learning! I appreciate your lovely comment! Thanks again :-) #7453837Hosey M. Harrell III April 26, 2009
A wonderful, tack sharp shot. Great job! #7453898Lisa J. Boulden April 26, 2009
I remember this handsome fella!Outstanding clarity in this great capture, Christine! Fantastic details and texture! 'twas fun shooting with you and Christine L. today. Thanks for the invite!Tommy E. Burgess April 26, 2009
Outstanding capture Christine!! #7454200Larry L. Redmon April 27, 2009
Great job on this, Christine! #7456136Marisol Pastor April 27, 2009
Incredible detail and sharpness Christine! #7456932M.Christine Duncan April 27, 2009
Thank you "Achie", I was surprised to see it turn out okay when I had to shoot through some mesh for this one!Hi Lisa ;-) Thanks for shooting with us m'dear, we'll be sure to meet up again. It really was so great to meet you in person!!! (Psst... Brad Pitt rode the Maid of the Mist yesterday... and we missed him!!! I had to laugh after we talked about him briefly, lol)
Thanks for the kudos on this as well, have a great week girl!
Hey Tommy, hope you're doing well, thanks for the kind remark... appreciate that!
Thanks Larry, pretty sure I've spotted your terrific B&W amongst the winners... gotta go congratulate you now!!!
Marisol, thanks so much! I thought these guys were really cool to watch! #7457247
Sherry McClead April 27, 2009
Outstanding detail Christine! Great job getting this through mesh!Sherrybear #7457341
Christine Lobsinger April 27, 2009
Awesome Christine... doesn't even look like there is mesh there!!!Ken Jarvis April 27, 2009
Christine, whatever you done you done it just right! Excellant detail and clarity! #7457438Christina N. Seuser April 27, 2009
You did a great job Christine, the detail is wonderful! He really is fascinating :) Wonderful capture! #7457469M.Christine Duncan April 27, 2009
Thanks Sherry... the trick seems to be to stand directly infront of it, a fair distance from it though, and to shoot past the mesh squares and focus on the subject behind. I found the right open square I guess :-) A good DOF helps too!Thank you Ken, I appreciate that! Was sorry to hear you couldn't make it... still on for the waterfalls though?
Thank you Chrisina :-) They had a lovely salad breakfast just before we got there... I think he was content, lol.
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M.Christine Duncan April 27, 2009
Ack... okay firstly, Christina - I misspelled your name.. so sorry girl!Secondly, I almost missed your comment Chris L!!!! Sheesh. Yes, I'm sure we'll do some more shooting soon! It was a blast! Thanks girl!!! #7457551
Aimee C. Eisaman April 27, 2009
No whats facinating girl are your photog skills! Off the chart! Love it! :~) #7458599M.Christine Duncan April 28, 2009
LOL... you rock Aims, thank you so much! #7460093Rachelle D. Carriere April 28, 2009
Outstanding detail, colors and clarity Christine! #7461917Jean Lechleiter April 28, 2009
Super detail and clarity, Christine! Congrats! #7463157M.Christine Duncan May 06, 2009
Thank you Rachelle and Jean! I'm so glad to have your positive remarks to read! Thank you both! #7493740Christina N. Seuser May 07, 2009
Congats on the EP! #7494173Christine Lobsinger May 07, 2009
CONGRATS CD... on your EP...Marisol Pastor May 07, 2009
Congrats on the EP, hope we see this again. #7497194M.Christine Duncan May 07, 2009
Thank you Christina, Chris, and Marisol!!! I'm thrilled! #7497957Patti Coblentz May 17, 2009
Great, tack sharp capture of this "interesting" reptile, Christine!M.Christine Duncan May 17, 2009
Thanks Patricia, this was a close as I think I'll get to one in a while, lol! #7530741Dawn M. Schneider May 26, 2009
CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!! THIS IS SUCH A STUNNING SHOT!!! Good Luck next round! #7559642Christina N. Seuser May 26, 2009
A huge Congratulations on your Finalist!! #7559679Christine Lobsinger May 26, 2009
Congrats CD.. on your Finalist!!Marisol Pastor May 26, 2009
I had a feeling we'd see this again! Congratulations! #7561131Keith Butler May 26, 2009
Congratulations Christine! nice work #7561906Eugenio Diaz May 26, 2009
Dear Christine,Jean Lechleiter May 26, 2009
WTG Christine! Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!! #7562593Steve M. Harrington May 26, 2009
Good on you, Christine. :)M.Christine Duncan May 27, 2009
Dawn, Christina, and Chris.... thank you so much! This is my first time as finalist in the Animal catagory, I was quite surprised by this one :-)Marisol, Keith, and Eugenio... your kind words mean a great deal to me, thank you!
Jean and Steve, I greatly appreciate it!!! Thanks to both of you for your encouragement! #7565653
Daniella Puente May 27, 2009
The first one and a GREAT one Christine, congrats on this fabulous finalist!!! #7567377Lisa J. Boulden May 27, 2009
WTG, Christine!!!M.Christine Duncan May 27, 2009
Thank you Daniella, and Lisa :-) And once again I extend those same congrats to both of you as well... and thanks for being the encouragement that you are, both of you!!!! Thanks so much! #7568636Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 27, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! This is a beautiful portrait Christine. The iguana in your photograph looks just like my Allison!Best of luck in the next round,
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M.Christine Duncan May 27, 2009
They ARE very similar!!! Uncanny, lol!Sam Britt May 27, 2009
Congratulations, terrific finalist, Christine! #7569201M.Christine Duncan May 27, 2009
Thank you so much Samantha! It's always great to have you visit m'dear :-) #7569611Sherry McClead May 28, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist... awesome image... WTG!!Sherrybear #7570948
Aimee C. Eisaman May 28, 2009
You Rock Girl! Congrats! :~) #7572453Shawn Guy June 04, 2009
CONGRATS Christine!! What a wonderful shot!! #7598279Kathy L. Clark June 11, 2009
ALL RIGHT CHRISTINE. HUGE CONGRATS ON ONE AWESOME FINALIST. #7620575M.Christine Duncan June 19, 2009
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