Colchester Zoo - Reptiles

[mattyh]

Went to Colchester Zoo at the weekend, a good day out, well recommended.

I think these are all iguanas, but I'm not 100% sure tbh!

#1

#2 - Don't really like the angle on this one

#3

#4

#5

#6

Thanks for looking

 

[Dark Star]

#1 and #2 for me - #1 is a corker. Are #5 and #6 the same shot processed differently? If so #5 gets my vote!

 

[mattyh]

Yeah... just had a play about with the colours etc, just to see which people would prefer really

My vote is with #5

Thanks for your comments

 

[allie5]

I actually really like number 2. Id probably have been tempted to go with a tighter crop, removing a bit of his body that isnt quite sharp...but the detail in the face and lighting is superb!

 

[mattyh]

Thats the one I liked least

Might have to go back and have a play, see what happens. I'm amazed you say the lighting was superb... it was bloody awful! ISO 1600, F4.5 1/320 focal length 135mm. Could've probably got down to 1/150, but i wanted it to be sharp

Back to the drawing board, thanks for your kind comments

 

[Cobra]

That first shot is a cracker

I think:-
1) iguana
2) rhinoceros iguana
3) &4) Iggies
5&6) look like are monitors possibley "Salavtors"
But I am sure Stuart will be along shortly to show me up

 

[mattyh]

Thanks Chris They all look the same to me :shake:

/hangs head in shame

 

[StuartH]

Nice pics..I agree Chris apart from last two..don't think its salvatory water monitor..head looks wrong..not too sure what that one is..could be a nile monitor I guess??

 

[Cobra]

Not sure Stuart I was thinkin' Varanus salvatorBut I have been wrong before