A few geckos and a cicada
Sep 24, 2016 02:31:21 #
All taken with the Laowa 15mm: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2016/05/laowa-15mm-wide-angle-macro-lens.html
Big cicada, Tacua speciosa?, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tacua speciosa_MG_3433 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Twin-spotted Flying Frog (Rhacophorus bipunctatus) in amplexus, montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Rhacophorus bipunctatus_MG_4017 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Rhacophorus bipunctatus_MG_4023 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Green-eyed Gecko / Large Forest Gecko (Gekko smithii). About 6.5 inches from snout to vent. Not the largest I have ever seen. Negeri Sembilan, Peninsula Malaysia.
Gekko smithii_MG_3467 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Juvenile
Gekko smithii_MG_3470 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Kuhl's Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli). Basically, it has cute smile, cute feet, cute tail, cute gliding web, cute everything! Selangor, Malaysia.
Ptychozoon kuhli_MG_4133 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Ptychozoon kuhli_MG_4137 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Big cicada, Tacua speciosa?, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tacua speciosa_MG_3433 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrTwin-spotted Flying Frog (Rhacophorus bipunctatus) in amplexus, montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Rhacophorus bipunctatus_MG_4017 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrRhacophorus bipunctatus_MG_4023 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrGreen-eyed Gecko / Large Forest Gecko (Gekko smithii). About 6.5 inches from snout to vent. Not the largest I have ever seen. Negeri Sembilan, Peninsula Malaysia.
Gekko smithii_MG_3467 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrJuvenile
Gekko smithii_MG_3470 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrKuhl's Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli). Basically, it has cute smile, cute feet, cute tail, cute gliding web, cute everything! Selangor, Malaysia.
Ptychozoon kuhli_MG_4133 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrPtychozoon kuhli_MG_4137 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrSep 24, 2016 09:41:01 #
Once again, as always, unbelievable images. The first image, the cicada took my breath, and I did not get it back until after the last shot. I so enjoy your images.
Thanks, please keep sharing. You seem to be in a location filled with wonderful subjects for your special talent. Good luck.
Thanks, please keep sharing. You seem to be in a location filled with wonderful subjects for your special talent. Good luck.
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The cicada shot is outstanding-magnificent. The flying gecko is the cutest thing ever. Just when I think I've seen it all you do another post and it's full of new and interesting things!
Sep 25, 2016 08:02:50 #
Thanks for looking and commenting, UXOEOD, Brenda, Rick, Douglass, Allen, Carol. Much appreciated.
Sep 25, 2016 08:25:11 #
Great shots as usual Kurt but, if I may ask, what lighting, if any , are you using?
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Sep 26, 2016 01:35:20 #
Wow, fantastic images! The Laowa 15mm is a fascinating lens, but I think I would find using a manual focus and manual aperture lens too frustrating. I use manual focus occasionally on inanimate subjects, but have had no luck at all trying to manually focus on a living subject, much less having to deal with manual aperture at the same time. Kudos to you, Kurt! I've just subscribed to your Flickr site.
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Sep 28, 2016 06:37:12 #
Thanks for looking and commenting, WayneT, RWCRNC, shangyrhee, David, Raymondh.
WayneT - I use a Canon 270EX speedlight on hotshoe with a DIY diffuser. Similar to this: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2012/12/melvyns-macro-rig.html
LundyD43 - right, but it's the only 1:1 wide angle macro lens in the market. No other wide angle lenses can even come half as "close".
Read more about my opinion on this lens here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2016/05/laowa-15mm-wide-angle-macro-lens.html
WayneT - I use a Canon 270EX speedlight on hotshoe with a DIY diffuser. Similar to this: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2012/12/melvyns-macro-rig.html
LundyD43 - right, but it's the only 1:1 wide angle macro lens in the market. No other wide angle lenses can even come half as "close".
Read more about my opinion on this lens here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2016/05/laowa-15mm-wide-angle-macro-lens.html
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