My version of spring.

[Sushigaijin]

Spring in chicagoland means two things.

1) getting out in the field to see snakes and salamanders.

2) snakes and salamanders will be out in the field.

Best I can tell, it is very lucky that those two occur sympatrically. Here's a couple shots from yesterday's beautiful weather. Still getting used to shooting with a DSLR, so please forgive the techinical issues. It's tough to relearn equipment.

[Loupey]

Great mood images! I love the lighting in the first salamander shot and the curves/lines in the first snake image.

I assume you're loving your macro lens? Seems like an ideal fit for your shooting style and subjects.


I hope to join a salamander hunt tomorrow evening (if the weather clears up). I have 3 new "secret weapons" to try out

[Sushigaijin]

Thanks Loupey!

The sky was overcast but bright, good conditions for photography. being with 2 herp photo virgins, I mostly just stood back and let them shoot. It really made me appreciate the 4/3 system when they both strapped on 200mm IS lenses, which were easily a foot long and weighed 10 lbs. The wonderful 50mm f/2 macro is smaller than the kit lens, although it does weigh a bit more.

Can't wait to see these new "secret weapons" of yours...

[Greg McCary]

You got the reptile world covered Erik. All very nice.