tollie Posted May 15, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) This morning a small iguana was crawling around in our bushes. In the past I have seen really large ones... up to 3-4 feet not including the tail. Actually our Kitty chased a large one away a couple of weeks ago. This morning however the iguana was small, perhaps three feet including the tail. The kitty did not seem to see it but the Iguana kept a good eye out for the kitty. I played with several shots using the 135 Tele-Elmar. I have trouble with the focus but nailed a couple. Just for fun... the Morning of the Iguana. Thanks for looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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k-hawinkler Posted May 15, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 15, 2011 Todd, A stunning image. Nice head shot, beautiful colors, and you really nailed the focus. Thanks for posting. I love the TE 135/4 as well. It's a phenomenal lens and excels particularly on a tripod. I am using the lens with these magnifiers in sequence, Leica 1.4x then screwed on top 1.25x. Works like a charm for me. An example: 2010-01-24 Black Mesa at Dusk - winklers' Photos Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollie Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 15, 2011 Thank you KH, I have often wondered if the magnifiers would improve my hit rate with this lens. Sometimes I think it back focuses a tad and so I end up focus bracketing. Of course close up as with this shot a very small movement towards the subject can throw you off. The lens itself is long and relative to other Leica lenses is a touch more difficult to steady. This was a hand held shot. I have done some surf shots and then have used a tripod/mono-pod. I did very little to the Iguana, a touch of sharp and clarity and a bit of color balance. The lens draws well and the color rendition is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted May 15, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2011 Outstanding sharpness and colors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted May 15, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2011 Todd, A stunning shot with the vivid colors and crystal crisp sharpness. An excellent job. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollie Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted May 15, 2011 Thank you Al, Paul. The more I look at the image the more I appreciate the lens and what it is capable of... and of course the Iguana. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 16, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Todd - Excellent for light, color, detail and framing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo Posted May 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2011 Glorious creature and stunning shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted May 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2011 That is the very nicest photo of an iguana that I have ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted May 19, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 19, 2011 "That is the very nicest photo of an iguana that I have ever seen" D I T T O ! ! ! ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullahoma Posted May 19, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2011 "That is the very nicest photo of an iguana that I have ever seen" D I T T O ! ! ! ! Here is a third vote. Have never seen it done better! Jim N. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickan1 Posted May 21, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 21, 2011 Impressive! I have been considering the 135 mm before and this photograph starts me up again. I do a lot of nature photography, I still keep me DSLR, but I never use it, a 135 mm and the possibility to crop should give enough reach for most situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 21, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 21, 2011 Perfect shot ! Compliments by heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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