New GTP pics...full spectrum lighting rocks!

[AnthonyC]

If you're interested in taking pics that show a Chondro's true colors, you may consider using full spectrum light. The one I used for these was a $6 full spectrum flourescent bulb from Wal-Mart...no need for the $25 pet store bulbs.

Anyway, hope you like.

Jayapura Type

http://reptiles.drivennewmedia.com/GTPs/Sorong/Jayapura_12-18-03.jpg

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http://reptiles.drivennewmedia.com/GTPs/Sorong/Jayapura_12-18-03_abstract.jpg

http://reptiles.drivennewmedia.com/GTPs/Sorong/Jayapura_face_12-18-03.jpg

Here's one of my Lemon Tree babies...see the green?

http://reptiles.drivennewmedia.com/GTPs/Lemons/LemonTree_9_12-17-03.jpg

[ikke]

I LOVE your pics they look really good

[KaHane]

GREAT photos!

[djc3674]

SAAAWWEEEEEET!!!!!

[HetForHuman]

Nice shots Anthony, i will deffinitly be trying one of those lights.

[Simon]

Those are wonderful photos~
Definately shows a lot in the snake!
THe colorations are just great!!!!

[Nett]

WOW........Unreal ........Love the 1st pic

[ohh_kristina]

Exquisite. They look perfect.

[Soul_Reaper]

These are one of the best photos i've seen in a while....stunning snakes!!! I love the light blue shades...simply beautiful.

[greg schroeder]

Wow!, those are some mighty fine looking photos for both color and clarity. What kind of camera to you have?

Is that Lemon youngster one of Dave Polur's Lemon by Arus? I bet a bunch of those end up nice. Please do share how yours comes out as time goes by.

I picked up a few full spectrum bulbs at a light bulb shop for 10 bucks the other day, but 6 bucks. For photos your bulb looks every bit as good as a 25 dollar vitalight.

[AnthonyC]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.


Originally posted by greg schroeder
Wow!, those are some mighty fine looking photos for both color and clarity. What kind of camera to you have?

Is that Lemon youngster one of Dave Polur's Lemon by Arus? I bet a bunch of those end up nice. Please do share how yours comes out as time goes by.

I picked up a few full spectrum bulbs at a light bulb shop for 10 bucks the other day, but 6 bucks. For photos your bulb looks every bit as good as a 25 dollar vitalight.

Greg,

Thank you. The camera is a modest 2.1 Megapixel...Fuji Finepix 2800. Fuji cameras have excellent optics and usually a much stronger zoom than comparatively priced cameras. I'm going to be upgrading to the Fuji S5000 next month, which will be my third Fuji. For the money, I think they're the best buy out there.

I am really happy with that bulb, so I'll probably end up using them to light all of my cages eventually. I know Vitalite bulbs are supposed to be nice, but I think a lot of bulbs in the pet trade are grossly overpriced. It's just like the Cypress mulch they sell as reptile substrate...you get one third of a bag of mulch for four times the price. :rolleyes:

Indeed, the Lemon Tree is from David Polur. It's from his Lemon x Aru II pairing, which I think has the best chance of producing a high yellow animal along with a fair amount of blue, which is ultimately what I am after. I actually got two from that clutch, so hopefully one of them will turn out like that. I'll definitely keep everyone updated on how they turn out.

[greg schroeder]

A Fuji. Very nice! I may need to get one of those to play with.

What brand is the bulb you got from Wal-Mart. I'll need to try those out too. :)

[cmack]

Well Done!! beautiful pictures

Chris

[Clownfishie]

Great pics!! :D And those are some gorgeous looking chondros you've got there, congrats!!

[snakegal12345]

nice blue on your gtp

[AnthonyC]

Originally posted by greg schroeder
A Fuji. Very nice! I may need to get one of those to play with.

What brand is the bulb you got from Wal-Mart. I'll need to try those out too. :)

You should definitely look into them...they're not bad cameras for the money.

The bulb is a GE "Sunshine" brand bulb. It comes in an orange "box" with yellow writing. It even says on the box that it's meant to mimic mid-day sun, or something to that effect.

[CDN-Cresties]

WOW those are some amazing photos and snakes too!!!

-Steve-

[TheRedDragon]

:jawdrop: Woah! AWESOME pics! And great looking snakes!

[greg schroeder]

Originally posted by AnthonyC
You should definitely look into them...they're not bad cameras for the money.

The bulb is a GE "Sunshine" brand bulb. It comes in an orange "box" with yellow writing. It even says on the box that it's meant to mimic mid-day sun, or something to that effect.

Ah yes, the Sunshine GE bulb. I have some of those, but they came from Home Depot for a bit more money. I'm going to Wal-Mart. They really are great bulbs for the money. :)

Now all I need to do is look into those Fuji cameras. From the looks of your photos it seems they do a great job with colors. :D

[AnthonyC]

Greg,

Check out http://www.pricescan.com for the Fuji Cameras. The one I'm going to be getting (in a few weeks) is the Fuji S5000. I recommended it to Will Leary at Reptilicus and he loves it so far.

[Linds]

Fantastic! :D