Reptiles and Amphibians

[Nemorino]

Back yard pond guest.

Nice low shooting position!
Which lens did You use? Exif shows 400mm with a max aperture of f/16.

 

[JustUs7]

Nice low shooting position!
Which lens did You use? Exif shows 400mm with a max aperture of f/16.

I’m not sure about the f/16.

This was with the RF100-400 f/5.6-8 IS USM on the R6II at 400mm, 1/100th, f/8, iso 200. I really enjoy the close minimum focus distance and max magnification of 0.41x on that lens. The stabilization allowing me to hand hold 1/100th at 400mm is really good too.

Our pond is next to a patio and I was on the other side of a retaining wall and using the flip screen to shoot allowing for the low angle of view. Somewhere I read about getting to the eye level of your subject rather than shooting from my own eye level for better composition.

 

[ISv]

One more turtle...

 

[Click]

Very nice shot, ISv..

 

[Nemorino]

This was with the RF100-400 f/5.6-8 IS USM on the R6II at 400mm, 1/100th, f/8, iso 200. I really enjoy the close minimum focus distance and max magnification of 0.41x on that lens. The stabilization allowing me to hand hold 1/100th at 400mm is really good too.

Thank You!
I own also one and I like it a lot for the reasons You mentioned.
I don't know why the Exif showed a max aperture of f/16. It is obviously wrong.

 

[cooldood]

Couple weeksa ago

 

[Click]

I really like the first one for its pose.

 

[cooldood]

I really like the first one for its pose.

I know it is not possible but sure looks like he is smiling.

 

[Click]

So true!

 

[ISv]

Short story from today - in photos (no comment and it's only for adults!)

 

[Click]

Very nice series, ISv. I really like the first ans the last shot.

 

[ISv]

Very nice series, ISv. I really like the first ans the last shot.

Thanks!
I was telling short story that for sure is happening on daily basis.The distance was so short (~3 meters = MFD of that lens, actually little bit shorter) I couldn't get both of them in focus... And no way to Zoom by walking back!

 

[cooldood]

Water snake

 

[cooldood]

Yesterday on lake

 

[Click]

I really like the first picture. Nicely done, cooldood.

 

[cooldood]

I really like the first picture. Nicely done, cooldood.

Thanks I have enough turtle pics but could not pass up the reflection

 

[cooldood]

Today's

 

[Click]

I like the shallow DOF in this one. Nicely done, cooldood.

 

[cooldood]

I like the shallow DOF in this one. Nicely done, cooldood.

Thanks Click

 

[ISv]

Today's View attachment 210109

I like you did survive the encounter