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p e t a .
{K:18700} 3/13/2006
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wonderful vivid colours! interesting 'about' thanks for sharing :)
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 3/8/2006
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Joggie:
Excellent write up, I suspected a ring flash since they theoretically produce better results, but this really proves it for me.
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 3/8/2006
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Hi Michael - Sorry, I forgot to mention the flash. I got hold of an old Sunpak GX8R ringflash. A powerful flash, using 4 C-size (LR14) batteries and with a strength control of 1/4, 1/2 and full strength. I have to put all control on manual though. What I do for max DoF is to put the flash on full strength and underexpose by 0.3 or 0.7 fstops. On -0.7, I then gain some speed and with my macro/converter set-up can take shots at 1/250th - 1/300th sec at f5.6 - f22 depending on the external light, distance from the subject and the subject's reflective value. Without the macroconverter I have about 2 - 3 fstops more light available and also gain a lot on the speed. Everything is set on manual, including the focus which is critical while the DOF button does not work with the converter attached. I experiment a lot with different angles and may take a lot of photos (if the subject allows) and then often only use a few. Hope it helps - Take care.
Joggie
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 3/8/2006
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so beautiful creature!!!!!! the colors and details are stunning dear Joggie!!!!! perfect capture and excellent presentation!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!
my very best regards
Marian
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 3/8/2006
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Joggie:
I think we'd all like to hear about that system...
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 3/8/2006
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Thanks for your comments and time spent on my portfolio Michael, appreciated!
Regarding your question - I've developed a system for the extreme close-ups (with 2.75X Macro converter) where I can shoot at 1/320th sec at f11 or f16 and if the subject allows (bright, light coloured - f18). When I use only my 105mm micro lense, without the macro converter, I can go up to 1/6000th sec at f32. As you can see, at these speeds there is no problem with shake. I do like to use a monopod in many instances, but not with the camera fixed to it. I only use it as a rest for the hand that hold the camera. Where the subject is close to the ground I use my body and elbows. Take care.
Joggie
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 3/8/2006
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Another great close up with lovely details and fantastic contrast.
Love the very well detailed stains and the lovely colours.
Outstanding photograph of nature!
Cheers dear Joggie!
Robert
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 3/8/2006
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Cripes, looking through the whole suite of macros, and I have to wonder how you manage to get such high F stop with the shutter speed...
Do you use a particular flash setup to get these shots? Most of the lighting is so natural with good highlights, no blown out details, and really sharp.
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 3/7/2006
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What a beautiful creature, Joggie. And so well captured. Perfect. Cheers, Ann.
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 3/7/2006
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I had to come back to make it a fav. :)
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 3/7/2006
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WOW...........spectacular photograph and the details are amazing. This photograph is absolutely beautiful Joggie, I love it. Wonderful colors with great DOF! EXCELLENT*
She is beautiful too, although she doesn't look too happy about the whole thing. LOL
Good job friend,
Lori :)
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 3/7/2006
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Joggie, there is seemingly no end to your colourful portraials of (to us in Canada) exotic creatures. Beautiful foreground details are perfectly framed and highlighted by a colourful floral backdrop. Nice photography!
Eb
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 3/7/2006
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Perfect! Saturated sharp beautiful.
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 3/6/2006
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Stunning creature, such patterns, beautiful and nice done with the flash! Excellent shot.
Jeanette
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Romy Fabian Garmaz
{K:17105} 3/6/2006
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Joggie
great about and job. fantastic colours and DOF. 7++
Romy
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 3/6/2006
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very powerful macro with very great detail , colors and contrast , all of the best my friend .
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s s
{K:-413} 3/6/2006
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Great shot, really like the yellow/green against the purple background
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 3/6/2006
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More super detail and presentation Joggie
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 3/6/2006
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Thanks Shirley and others for the comments - Normally, chameleons and other reptiles lay eggs, which hatch outside of the body (oviparous). In some species though, the eggs (with yolk etc.) are retained within the female's body and hatch within. The hatched young are then "born" alive (ovi-viviparous). Regards.
Joggie
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 3/6/2006
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Ik kan niets anders zeggen dan KLASSE,TOP WERK JOGGIE!!
Groetjes,
Riny
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Nigel Watts.
{K:5236} 3/6/2006
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Great photograph, the composition and colour are spot on
Nigel
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 3/6/2006
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what a cute image
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Luis Limchiu
{K:3168} 3/6/2006
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Wow! very nice good focus, exposure and colors.
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Shirley Grove
{K:5514} 3/6/2006
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What an interesting bit about chameleons - which I did NOT know.... how are the others born Joggie???
A superb shot - absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing these pics with us - where would one ever have seen this otherwise??
Best regards
Shirley
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