Not all herps, but I like the photos...

[gargoyle]

I was asked to post some of these photos and thought this would be the safest (breaking the least amount of rules) place to post them,,,they're not all herps but here goes...... I'll list where they were taken.


Puma concolor (south american subspecies) Mayan riviera

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1270Puma-yawn.jpg

Jaguar (common pattern morph) Mayan riviera

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1270Spotted-Jag-4.jpg

Pink Flaming Cancun

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1270Pink-Flamingo.jpg

Turqoise Browed Mot Mot

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1270Turqoise-browed-mot-mot-2.jpg

and just to include a herp, this one took the most work out of the entire week to get.....

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/512/1270Basilisk-1.jpg


Hope you enjoy! I've got lots more just not enough time to post them all!

[ChocoMeijin]

Gorgeous pics!! I love em! They're like the type of pictures you buy from pro photographers at the zoo ^_^

[gargoyle]

I dont work at a zoo but am a pro photographer, take a look at my profile for my home page....and moderators don't worry I don't sell anything from there so I'm NOT advertising anything here. Just want to share and get opinions from some people that will appreciate the photos.

[Asian Jon]

Ahhh that explains why the pictures look soooo amazing LOL, you're a pro!! They all look great but I'd have to say the Mot Mot one is my favourite.

[ChokeOnSmoke]

Those are some really nice shots
The jaguar looks angry and mean

[BOAS_N_PYTHONS]

GARGOYLE:

Beautiful photos, you got talent.

I love the big cats especially the Jaguar, so cute an all....bet he/she thinks the same of its food :D

Tony

[gargoyle]

Here's another shot of the jaguar for everyone, not my best shot but shows the business end very well....


http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1270Spotted-Jag-3.jpg

[Swampwalker]

Excellent photographs. Can you share some technical data? What equipment are you using?

[Brent Strande]

WOW!

Those pics on your site are amazing!

[legolas]

what superb photos.
you should be proud to show them off.
how about posting more on here for all of our enjoyment.
10 out of 10

[CDN-Cresties]

Awesome pics, thanks for sharing.

[Rikki]

Very nice pics!

[clint545]

Very nice pictures!

[gargoyle]

Thanks for all the compliments on the shots.

What I'm using now isn't what these shots were taken with, but here goes.

Camera: Canon 20D 8.2mp SLR (those shots on the 10D)
Lens for most: 100-400mm L series Image stabilized.
All shots that are above were hand held at 400mm at a distance of about 50-60 yards, except the flamingo and Basilisk about 10yards. Shooting at a ISO of 400 and all setting to full manual. aperature was about 4.5-5 and shutter speeds were between 1/60th and 1/160th. Hope this satisfies all the techies. If not PM me and I can give you some more info and other techniques that I use, no problem.

I hope to do more Herp oriented photography this year (mostly Ontario, and maybe some Utah and Nevada stuff mixed in) so if anyone can help me out with info or invites for field herping, I'd really appreciate the help, and I'm sure if your into photography I might be able to offer some expertise for you as well.....Have a good one.

[CamHanna]

It's been said before but bears repeating... great bunch of photos.

You gotz mad skillz.:med2cool:

[Manitoban Herps]

Good photo's the last one is making me miss my northern brown basilisk :(

[Nicky]

WOW, those are so amazing pics, you've got some amazing talent thier. :)
Cheers
Kayla

[capsicum]

Beautiful work :D

TK

[gargoyle]

Thanks for all the compliments, maybe I'll post some of photos from other trips this week.

[joey]

I love your photos! Thanks for posting them. You've got an exellent eye and brilliant timing.

[Kyle Barker]

i went down a couple years ago doign that, but with a crappy camera. im ehaded south again this year a few times for the same reasons, although nto jsut herps. if you wanna caht about it pm or e-mail me, love to talk.

if your going to nevada, hit up Pyramid lake. bout 1 hour north of reno. one TRIPPY place! TONS of fence lizards (some cool colours), and we caught a leopard lizard there too. didnt spend much time there but i am sure there is a lot of stuff. you must spend a night there to truely appreciate teh area....very magical and eary feeling.