Fabulous pics!!
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But, I don't think isn't a salamander---much too big---perhaps a water dog.
Those are some fabulous shots! What did you shoot with?
They're good----you're good!! Thanks for sharing.
I just returned from Peru/Amazon. Most of the wildlife is distant and I used my 300mm often. The flowers and insects require the micro lens of your choice. I used a 40mm. Enjoy---the photo ops are abundant!
I've been three times. I took two like bodies, one with a 55-300mm and one with a 18-70mm. Always at the ready and never needed to change lenses. It can be very dusty and it's not a place to be changing lenses.
Things are more like they seem a
than they really are!
A D5200 Refurb is a better price-performer than a D5300.
LESSON LEARNED: When selecting a cruise, smaller is always better!
Getting the shutter count is fairly simple---understanding the significance of the count is more profound. I.e., when is a count too high?
Using eBay's closed sales is a great resource, as noted above. The only caveat I would add is that you have to drill down into the detail of the transaction as all items listed are not in good condition, e.g., some say "for parts only". These skew the database and are deceptive to overall pricing conclusions.
I have a 55-300 4.5 AF-S VR that I get fabulous results from, including sports pictures and BIF. I think it is the best value at $250 used/refurb.
I have been three times and I recommend using two of the same DSLR bodies, each with a different zoom. Never think in terms of changing lenses---you'll miss the shot and the dust can be incredibly bad! Have fun---the shots are available everywhere at different distances.
The first picture of the Red Bellied Woodpecker is very special. You'll notice at the top of his head he has lost his red feathers. That happens to some of them. IT IS BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY PORTION OF THEIR BODIES WHERE THEY CANNOT REACH AND EXTERMINATE THE SMALL MITES WHICH ARE PARASITES AND LIVE THERE.