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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 17, 2008 0:46:12 GMT
Sunbathing in the Florida mid-day sun 1DMKII 100-400@400mm F7.1 1/1000s ISO200 EC=-2/3 Raw
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 18, 2008 0:51:32 GMT
That is a beautful capture of an otherwise ugly creature my friend. :-)
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 18, 2008 9:07:28 GMT
I'd like shuttercat (Bien) to use his 5x macro lens on that.....
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Post by Raul Marcelo on Jan 18, 2008 9:29:09 GMT
pearl white teeth!! so clean!
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 19, 2008 16:54:10 GMT
Some years back, my family and I spent some days in Tallahasee, Florida and, in a lake where people swim, there was this sign. Now who would want to swim with a sign like this?
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 21, 2008 23:47:45 GMT
Thanks, do appreciate it. I'd like shuttercat (Bien) to use his 5x macro lens on that..... That's ff @ 10 feet on the 100-400.
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 21, 2008 23:53:49 GMT
Some years back, my family and I spent some days in Tallahasee, Florida and, in a lake where people swim, there was this sign. Now who would want to swim with a sign like this? balarila.smugmug.com/photos/244950039-L.jpgThey're all over the place Ding. The good thing about gators is, they are not as aggressive as crocs, infact, they're as afraid to us than we are afraid of them. I do wade once in a while to get a shot like these two guys wading in the water of Lake Kissimmee, a large lake in Central Florida known for its large concentration of big gators. Take a look. And even a warning from a Red-shouldered Hawk does not deter wildlife photogs to wade and get wet.
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Post by Bien Gutierrez on Jan 22, 2008 10:46:31 GMT
I'd like shuttercat (Bien) to use his 5x macro lens on that..... OT: Sorry Romy, the subject is just a tad too big for the lens... ;D
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Post by JP Cariño on Jan 22, 2008 13:41:37 GMT
the two guys look yummy to the gators' eyes
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 22, 2008 13:56:02 GMT
I'd like shuttercat (Bien) to use his 5x macro lens on that..... I'd like to see JP use his floating blind on that too....
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Post by drew on Jan 24, 2008 2:49:57 GMT
hi guys! just sharing my newbie shots.. ;D Philippine Crocodile Leyte Pond Turtle
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 24, 2008 3:07:41 GMT
I like that cute little turtle...good job Drew. Just curious, is that a wild croc?
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Post by drew on Jan 24, 2008 8:17:19 GMT
I like that cute little turtle...good job Drew. Just curious, is that a wild croc? hey thanks Reyno! Leyte pond turtles are actually one of the rarest, poorly studied tirtles in the whole world. Thought to be extinct until the recent 90's discovery, small population in Palawan ( so i guess not just Leyte..hehehe) Nope its not a wild croc. ;D Phil Croc are soo endangered and rare id love to see one in the wild. Pics are all taken from zoo's and rescue centers. when i finally get my DSLR, id go on a trip to photograph them in thw wild! ;D
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 24, 2008 9:17:50 GMT
I like that cute little turtle...good job Drew. Just curious, is that a wild croc? when i finally get my DSLR, id go on a trip to photograph them in thw wild! ;D When you finally get your DSLR ? ? ? HehEHhehEHehEHe drewskieeee what the heck do you call your camera with the beautiful L lens
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 24, 2008 10:26:17 GMT
Wow!! love the turtle or is it suppose to be called a tortoise since it is not from the sea? Here is a lizard from Darwin, right after I got paroled. You know during this time anything that moves is fair game. ;D Cheers, Neon
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 24, 2008 10:35:15 GMT
Excellent photo Neon !!!
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 24, 2008 11:37:42 GMT
Now, since we're in a reptile thread, let me share with you a story and some pics. While birding with the gang at Angat, John Hornbuckle and I were hiking up a path when we saw a snake slithering fast towards us. Now, this got me dumbfounded. I always knew snakes avoid humans (which gives me courage to walk in forests) but this one was heading for us with head cocked for a strike! After about a second and a half of shock, we saw the lizard ahead of it. When it was less than 10 meters in front of us, the snake snapped at the lizard then turned and headed for the thicket. Only then did I remember I had a camera in my sweaty hands (John never did! ;D ) Sorry, photos are blurred. Remembered to click but forgot to focus. Note the lizard's tail already truncated. Now, I've heard stories before that lizards gladly sacrifice their tail to a predator in exchange for its life. This is the first time I have proof it happens; though I never saw the snake go for the severed tail which probably happened earlier in the scuffle.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 24, 2008 12:35:55 GMT
Nice shot Neon. I noticed a reddish cast/color in the hind legs. Is this because of the lighting or its natual reptilian color? Nilo Wow!! love the turtle or is it suppose to be called a tortoise since it is not from the sea? Here is a lizard from Darwin, right after I got paroled. You know during this time anything that moves is fair game. ;D Cheers, Neon
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 24, 2008 12:52:21 GMT
Good to see you here Drew. How do you ID a turtle? Leyte Pond Turtle [/quote]
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 24, 2008 13:09:06 GMT
Nice shot Neon. I noticed a reddish cast/color in the hind legs. Is this because of the lighting or its natual reptilian color? Nilo Wow!! love the turtle or is it suppose to be called a tortoise since it is not from the sea? Here is a lizard from Darwin, right after I got paroled. You know during this time anything that moves is fair game. ;D Cheers, Neon Hi Nilo, That's the natural color/adaptation of the Lizard, as you can see the color matches that of the surroundings. Cheers, Neon
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