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Trollbie
04-02-12, 01:14 PM
Someone please teach me how to get good pics of my BRB with an iPhone camera! I'm sure it's just a matter of light and angles, but I'm no photographer :(
exwizard
04-02-12, 01:16 PM
Flash always works for that but short of flash, outside pics on a sunny day works as well
Trollbie
04-02-12, 01:18 PM
Flash always works for that but short of flash, outside pics on a sunny day works as well

I went outside just now but the pics just don't show it like it is... I'm sure I just suck at catching the right angles :/
exwizard
04-02-12, 01:22 PM
If youre outside and you have a place to pose him, walk around him until you see that irridescence relecting from the sun, then take the pic from that angle that you see that irridescence.

Ill give you an example. This was taken of Rita last summer on a bright sunny day, I set her down on that driftwood and walked around her until I found the reflection I was looking for.
BarelyBreathing
04-02-12, 01:24 PM
Dark room with blue lights.
Trollbie
04-02-12, 01:24 PM
If youre outside and you have a place to pose him, walk around him until you see that irridescence relecting from the sun, then take the pic from that angle that you see that irridescence.

Can I just stick him on a branch or leave him in the grass?
alessia55
04-02-12, 01:25 PM
Can I just stick him on a branch or leave him in the grass?

Yes, but wait until he's settled in and eating for you well before you start taking him outdoors for photo shoots though ;) It helps if you have a friend with you so that there can be one person watching while you take the photos.
exwizard
04-02-12, 01:27 PM
Yes, but wait until he's settled in and eating for you well before you start taking him outdoors for photo shoots though ;)

Good point

It helps if you have a friend with you so that there can be one person watching while you take the photos.

Yes this is a good idea as well. :) You dont want any runaways ;)
CK SandBoas
04-02-12, 01:28 PM
As others have said, having the flash on is the best option to capturing their iridescence, but i love seeing them in natural sunlight, even if i don't catch their iridescence. Here's a few photos of mine taken on a recent sunny day:)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/042.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/047.jpg
exwizard
04-02-12, 01:29 PM
Theres still some irridescence there and they look beautiful.
CK SandBoas
04-02-12, 01:31 PM
Theres still some irridescence there and they look beautiful.


Thank you! Those were taken without the flash on. I'd rather not use the flash when i have them outside, if possible:)
exwizard
04-02-12, 01:37 PM
I agree, flash is ineffective in the sunshine. Flash works best when theres not enough light otherwise.
BarelyBreathing
04-02-12, 01:58 PM
Ahh, so pretty!
Trollbie
04-02-12, 04:56 PM
Yes I'll wait of course!
millertime89
04-07-12, 03:55 PM
its more luck I've found than anything else. The flash helps, natural lights helps, but your best bet is to just start shooting when you can see it with your own eyes and go from there.
http://www.1320video.com/img/album335/IMG_1080.sized.jpg
like I said, luck
http://www.1320video.com/img/album335/IMG_1085.sized.jpg
Rogue628
04-07-12, 04:03 PM
Wow! All beautiful pics! :D
Trollbie
04-07-12, 04:15 PM
Wow Kyle! Nice shots!
Strutter769
04-07-12, 04:19 PM
Dark room with blue lights.

You know I have to try this now, right?

Very interesting BB. Thanks for the tip!

Man, there are some really amazing Rainbows in this community!
BarelyBreathing
04-07-12, 06:05 PM
You know I have to try this now, right?

Very interesting BB. Thanks for the tip!

Man, there are some really amazing Rainbows in this community!

I was hired to do some shots of these guys for a breeder and nothing else worked. I tried fot hours.
Trollbie
04-07-12, 06:06 PM
I was hired to do some shots of these guys for a breeder and nothing else worked. I tried fot hours.

You're hired!
Strutter769
04-07-12, 06:31 PM
Dark room with blue lights.

BB, would one of those light blue day bulbs work? They do seem to simulate sunlight pretty well.
millertime89
04-07-12, 06:39 PM
Wow Kyle! Nice shots!

thanks, I've got some more in my album, but those were some of my best.
BarelyBreathing
04-07-12, 09:11 PM
BB, would one of those light blue day bulbs work? They do seem to simulate sunlight pretty well.


No, I use this:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1098.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG1099.jpg

My phone doesn't actually pick up the light that it emits well. It's a VERY bright light, but it's a dull bluish color (the light isn't bright, but the shade of blue is).
Strutter769
04-07-12, 09:15 PM
That looks like really expensive stuff! Any tips for the layman with a cellphone? Lol so, a regular blue "party bulb" in a dark room probably wouldn't cut it huh?
CK SandBoas
04-07-12, 09:44 PM
Just a little shot with my cell phone, in a semi darkened room


http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/IMG_20120407_233957.jpg