Golden tailed gecko

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Golden tailed gecko

Postby Bob G on Mon May 03, 2010 6:40 pm

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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby Mr Darcy on Mon May 03, 2010 7:15 pm

Hi Bob,
My only comment on both these (two Gecko photos) is that I would prefer a greater DOF.

Also They are both distinguished, in their name at least, by their tails, but we can't see them. I would be happier if this one was a golden eyed gecko :| I do like the way you placed the light over the "devil" iris
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby ozimax on Mon May 03, 2010 9:00 pm

Bob this is an outstanding photo. I actually like the shallow DOF. It is an absolute cracker. Well done. Ozi.
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby chrisk on Mon May 03, 2010 10:20 pm

ozimax wrote:Bob this is an outstanding photo. I actually like the shallow DOF. It is an absolute cracker. Well done. Ozi.


x2. for me the dof is perfect.
the stunning background makes the shot pop right out of the screen.
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby ozimax on Mon May 03, 2010 10:44 pm

This shot would look at home in Nat Geographic any day.
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby Big V on Mon May 03, 2010 11:53 pm

Love that eye detail
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby Killakoala on Tue May 04, 2010 11:21 pm

I think the use of DOF in this image really focuses the viewer on that amazing eye, which I am sure just blinked at me while I was looking at it. :) Tack sharp too. I just love the detail.
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby spesh on Wed May 05, 2010 9:57 am

I agree that the DOF is spot on, but then the fact that it is a golden tailed gecko and you can't see that leaves me wondering what the rest of it is. However it is still a great shot :cheers:
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby Willy wombat on Fri May 07, 2010 10:14 am

Nice details - it looks very sharp.
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Re: Golden tailed gecko

Postby surenj on Fri May 07, 2010 11:20 am

Nice! Very nice.
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