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by R.Lynch
May 16th, 2013, 9:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coastal Ecuador 2013: Part 1
Replies: 8
Views: 3900

Re: Coastal Ecuador 2013: Part 1

Great Post Zach! Thanks for putting together such a great summary of the trip. I like that you covered the personal side of the trip as well as the wildlife. After these trips I look back and usually have nothing but macro herp shots, so it's nice to see some of the human side of things as well. I l...
by R.Lynch
January 20th, 2012, 11:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ecuador - Mindo Region report
Replies: 14
Views: 6251

Re: Ecuador - Mindo Region report

Ecuador certainly is a wonderful place! About the size of Colorado, has a coastline, mountains, and the Amazon, and is ranked towards the very top in terms of species diversity! Can't beat that too easily. Great post too! Its not always easy to find the herps down there, but you can make up for that...
by R.Lynch
April 11th, 2011, 7:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: advice wanted: herping in the Ecuadorian Andes (Quito)
Replies: 8
Views: 1594

Re: advice wanted: herping in the Ecuadorian Andes (Quito)

You will certainly have to get away from Quito to get good herp diversity (even if Quito is a fun place to party, enjoy some good salsa music, and drink Pilsener). The road running east from quito that heads towards Baeza and Tena (as mentioned above) is always a scenic and fun trip to make. On this...
by R.Lynch
January 26th, 2011, 7:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mostly South Florida... Mostly (3 of 3)
Replies: 11
Views: 6368

Re: Mostly South Florida... Mostly (3 of 3)

Awesome series Trey! I love all those brightly patterned babies - makes me realize that I need to get more shots of young individuals of a few species.
That acutus on the rock is also a pretty awesome pic too. I'm surprised it didn't slide off before you got the shot.
Cheers,
by R.Lynch
January 19th, 2011, 10:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from my time in West Texas, 2010:
Replies: 31
Views: 6994

Re: Highlights from my time in West Texas, 2010:

Awesome post Chad. A lot of very cool photos in there. That C.oreganus must have been a nice one to cross off the list.
Just curious, what festivals/ bands were you heading out west to see?
Cheers,
by R.Lynch
January 10th, 2011, 7:43 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Herp-a-day (pt II)
Replies: 492
Views: 197979

Re: Herp-a-day (pt II)

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Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica
Santa Cruz County
by R.Lynch
December 3rd, 2010, 8:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Galapagos and Ecuador Cloud Forest
Replies: 32
Views: 6619

Re: Galapagos and Ecuador Cloud Forest

Awesome photos! You definitely have great control of that camera! When you visit a place like Ecuador, with that kind of bird diversity, you HAVE to post it! That antpitta is definitely a nice one to get! I've heard that they've been baiting them for sometime now in that area and have no problem get...
by R.Lynch
November 8th, 2010, 6:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sweet bike rack, anyone know where it is?
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

Re: Sweet bike rack, anyone know where it is?

Hawthorne Trail, Gainesville, FL. Awesome little bike racks along a great bike trail!
by R.Lynch
November 4th, 2010, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Peach State Tour and More
Replies: 38
Views: 11654

Re: A Peach State Tour and More

Simply awesome! It's been quite awhile since we've seen a 'field guide' post like this. Thanks!
by R.Lynch
September 3rd, 2010, 1:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Peruvian Amazon May 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 8080

Re: Peruvian Amazon May 2010

Great stuff! I love the shot of the monkey skull with the beads. And that shot of the wire tailed manakin is fantastic - those are pretty cool little birds. I can't believe it sit still long enough for you to snap that picture!

Cheers,
Ryan
by R.Lynch
August 30th, 2010, 9:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tropical Teaser
Replies: 8
Views: 3072

Re: Tropical Teaser

That's an awesome frog!
silica gel packs in your camera bag might help a bit, but the tropical humidity is a killer.
I can't wait for the rest!
by R.Lynch
August 22nd, 2010, 3:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Return to the Peruvian Amazon, part 2, May 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 7894

Re: Return to the Peruvian Amazon, part 2, May 2010

Thanks for getting me my dose of the tropics! Lots of wonderful animals in these posts, but that X. severus may take it -a rarely seen species :thumb: I think they'd fool me if I ever came across one. Were your Bothrops found where you took those pictures? I've always heard that they are commonly fo...
by R.Lynch
August 7th, 2010, 8:48 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: What's in your camera bag?
Replies: 16
Views: 7869

What's in your camera bag?

When I see a really nice picture on the forum I'm always the person who asks the question, "What kind of setup are you using?" I don't know what it is, but I find it interesting to see what type of equipment other photographers are using. Maybe it's because knowing what other people use an...
by R.Lynch
August 6th, 2010, 5:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice Eye Shots
Replies: 33
Views: 7833

Re: Nice Eye Shots

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C. acutus
by R.Lynch
July 28th, 2010, 1:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pinesnake nesting, Timber combat, and more LECHing.
Replies: 48
Views: 7469

Re: Pinesnake nesting, Timber combat, and more LECHing.

Some awesome pics in this post! Seems like you were in the right place at the right time on a number of occasions!
Cheers,
Ryan
by R.Lynch
July 25th, 2010, 2:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Two weeks this July herping in Ecuador.
Replies: 10
Views: 5186

Re: Two weeks this July herping in Ecuador.

A very cool post indeed! I can never pass a post from Ecuador! I've got a good friend who works on the Sumaco biodiversity conservation project. I've been meaning to head over to check that area out one of these times I've been down there, but still havent managed. After perusing these pics I think ...
by R.Lynch
July 24th, 2010, 8:32 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Using Wireless Remotes
Replies: 9
Views: 3774

Re: Using Wireless Remotes

bgorum-the idea is that I can set up the camera on the tripod aimed at where I want the shot. Then with remote in hand I can move out in front of the camera to deal with/ pose the animal. I guess the idea is that it would be easier to deal with the animal with a small remote in hand rather than the ...
by R.Lynch
July 24th, 2010, 6:43 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Using Wireless Remotes
Replies: 9
Views: 3774

Using Wireless Remotes

We all know how difficult it can be to work with a wild animal while shooting. I've been particularly frustrated when attempting to take pictures of quick moving snakes at night. At times I feel like I need 4 hands to get the shot I want; one to focus the camera, one to arrange lighting, and two to ...
by R.Lynch
July 14th, 2010, 2:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: San Diego spring 2010 catchup (DUW)
Replies: 27
Views: 6259

Re: San Diego spring 2010 catchup (DUW)

Great post all around...friends, family, and some excellent animals! The photos are great too - what set up are you using? Those specks are just beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
by R.Lynch
July 14th, 2010, 2:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: China, Muyu - post #4
Replies: 11
Views: 6600

Re: China, Muyu - post #4

I have never wanted to go to China as much as I do after browsing your posts! Two amazing looking snakes from the other side of the world - all is one post! Thanks!
by R.Lynch
July 14th, 2010, 2:23 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Questions about bracketing
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Re: Questions about bracketing

Thanks guys!

Now on a related question to what Lizardman brought up, is HDR something that can only be done on the computer using software and the RAW files? Or are HDR images produced using the auto bracketing function on the camera?
by R.Lynch
July 12th, 2010, 8:23 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Questions about bracketing
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Re: Questions about bracketing

Great explanation! Thanks so much bgorum! I had a feeling that bracketing was something done more commonly by film users, but wasn't really sure why DSLR's continued to offer the setting. I guess when I'm slightly altering my exposure by hand I'm essentially doing what the bracketing setting would d...
by R.Lynch
July 11th, 2010, 6:32 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Questions about bracketing
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Questions about bracketing

I was wondering if someone with a bit more detailed knowledge of photography could help me (and maybe others) out by explaining bracketing. Is this something that is done commonly by professional photographers or is it something that helps but you can get by without? Also is bracketing done manually...
by R.Lynch
June 27th, 2010, 11:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Benin, West Africa trip results May-June 2010
Replies: 23
Views: 6942

Re: Benin, West Africa trip results May-June 2010

Awesome stuff from a country I've never seen posted before! It just kept getting better and better as I scrolled down. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Cheers,
Ryan
by R.Lynch
June 27th, 2010, 11:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ecuador Rain Forest/Galapagos, June 10. Part 1: Rain Forest
Replies: 27
Views: 7793

Re: Ecuador Rain Forest/Galapagos, June 10. Part 1: Rain Fo

Great stuff! Some of your primate shots are particularly nice. These were all from Sacha Lodge no?
I look forward to seeing what you encountered in the Galapagos.
Cheers,
Ryan
by R.Lynch
June 24th, 2010, 7:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Displaying Skins (a kind of "Herp Art"!)
Replies: 16
Views: 4121

Re: Displaying Skins (a kind of "Herp Art"!)

A very interesting idea! Way to be creative!!!
Thanks
by R.Lynch
June 24th, 2010, 12:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa, Feb-March 2010. Dial-up: don't do it!
Replies: 38
Views: 8934

Re: South Africa, Feb-March 2010. Dial-up: don't do it!

A very enjoyable post! Thanks so much for sharing.
Seeing all of these animals makes me wish I made a SA world cup/ herp trip!
by R.Lynch
June 22nd, 2010, 3:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hot off the press... COLD PYTHON PAPER
Replies: 19
Views: 4335

Re: Hot off the press... COLD PYTHON PAPER

I can't believe we work in the same office, yet its via FHF that I learn that this is finally printed! It's gonna be a long summer!

Reading the responses to this one should be interesting...
by R.Lynch
June 19th, 2010, 8:46 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Herp-a-day (pt II)
Replies: 492
Views: 197979

Re: Herp-a-day (pt II)

Glad to see that the Image Lab is back up and running again! I always enjoyed viewing the fantastic shots people shared during those weekly topics!
Here's a contribution to this thread:
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Imantodes cenchoa from Belize.
by R.Lynch
June 19th, 2010, 11:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia, Taman Negara
Replies: 29
Views: 12998

Re: Malaysia, Taman Negara

Great stuff! I love seeing the diversity of life from that side of the world! Maybe one day I'll make it over there...
I look forward to future additions!
by R.Lynch
June 18th, 2010, 5:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tennis anyone??
Replies: 16
Views: 4460

Re: Tennis anyone??

Upon seeing the title of this post I had no idea what to expect, but I'm glad I decided to check it out. Very cool series of photos! I can't believe the hawk just sat there.

Thanks! :thumb:
by R.Lynch
June 8th, 2010, 6:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Part II: Tropics of the Americas-Paraguay/Costa Rica
Replies: 11
Views: 5408

Re: Part II: Tropics of the Americas-Paraguay/Costa Rica

Awesome stuff here! I really like some of those frog shots towards the bottom. And that jumping Cane Toad shot really reminds me of a shot I captured once of a Agalychnis callidryas in Belize (Ill see if I can track it down). Overall great stuff! And thanks for getting some tropical stuff up on here...