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Holding my breath


Holding my breath
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Copyright: Nadia Swanepoel (nakkie) Silver Note Writer [C: 6 W: 2 N: 21] (104)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-23
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 350D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-01 13:58
Viewed: 1584
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I found this lizard in a tree and I had to be very cautious because it is a very shy creature.

In Afrikaans is is called a "bloukopkoggelmander"

Does anyone know the English.

Shot detail:
1. 1/200 sec Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
2. f/5.6 F-Stop: f/5.6
3. 200 ISO Speed Ratings: 200
4. 300/1 mm Focal Length: 300/1 mm
5. 2005-10-23 14:58 Date Taken: 2005-10-23 14:58
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Not sure what this is called. But trying to get a picture of this is tricky, they seem to keep on running around the tree to hide.

Nice capture, the composition is good and the DOF is excellent.

It sure does look like it is holding its breath...

This is a beautiful animal! The colours are very good!
The subject and the composition very nice!
Bye Tom

I believe that this is a African Blue Head Agama (Agama) Nice capture, although a little soft on the focus. Paul :)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
  • [2005-11-02 3:11]

What an interesting looking lizard, Nadia. A first time for me.
The focus is a bit soft as mentioned, but you caught it in a great POV, and it must have been difficult to get a shot of that shy creature. You did a great job, and TFS. : )

Well done!!

I love the compo and the detail is good taking in mind this "busy-body" creature. DOF is excellent!

Hy sal maar nog 'n kamera moet koop :)

TFS

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  • Pieter (12)
  • [2005-11-04 6:16]

Nice shot.

Focus is a bit soft. Composition good.
Where is the tail?

Wat is jou en Johan se story met die sterte?

Nadia,
Concerning the soft focus...use a shorter shutter speed.
Focal length is 300. You should use at least 1/300sec handheld.
TFS
Annick

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