N. wheeleri shoot

[Robo1]

Very nice photos as always. I've been seriously considering getting some of these, I'm now convinced.

 

[Waterrat]

All the question ......

I used 3 flashguns in the first 3 shots and a Canon twin-lite in the head close ups. Al at f16.
A half decent camera would be probably around the 3K mark, that is body only. A very decent camera 5-10K but there is no point sending big money of a top of the range body unless you can afford to buy top of the range lenses - they cost a lot too.

 

[mummabear]

Great shots Michael. Not a bad specimen either. I'm sure the people attending the Herp Photography Masterclass in Sydney with you in a few weeks will enjoy and utilise your knowledge.

 

[Red-Ink]

Nice one! I was wondering if anyone would pick it up. I used umber filter over the right hand side flashgun. Always experimenting.

Off to the uni now to shoot pseudoscorpions.

It's a successful experiment mate... gave it a nice dusk feel, quite appropriate for a gecko species and it complemented the colours of the gecko quite well.

 

[Reptile_Maniac]

WOW :shock:!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

 

[rsk1979]

Did you have much trouble with the MPE? I've never used the lens but heard its a real challenge to use hand held at the higher magnifications. Excellent shots, reckon you've made my mind up for me on saving up for a 100mm 2.8 IS L

 

[Waterrat]

The MP65 is a bit tricky when hand held but you get used to it. It opens up a new window in close-up photography.
This Pseudoscorpion is only 3mm, without this lens I would have to do a lot of cropping.

 

[rsk1979]

Thanks for the quick reply, I've been interested in getting into some macro photography but I reckon I will get the 100mm first till I can get reasonably sharp well lit shots. If you have a page set up I'd be keen to have a bit of a look at your work

 

[Waterrat]

Definitely get the 100mm first, the MP is limited to 1:1 and higher mag, that's it. You can't take normal shots with it like with 50mm macro.

You can see my images here: Michael's Photos

 

[rsk1979]

Thanks for the advice and the link, appreciate it

 

[Nephrurus1]

Wow, fantastic shots Waterrat. Thank you for sharing them.
Mummabear, great looking banded ... you have some great lookers in your collection

 

[Gecko :)]

Great Pics Michael & Mumma