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p.1 #1 · Poison Darts

I just got my first dart frogs today. D.Tinc Tafelbergs. These are so cool. Each one is only about 1 inch in size. I need to practice more on my macro skills. I think when my ring flash gets here next week it'll make a big difference. At least I hope it helps. For now I am using a 420ex flash with a Gary Fong Dome attached, a Canon 50D, and a 100mm Canon lens.

Feedback and tips are appreciated.

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Jul 09, 2009 at 12:34 AM

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p.1 #2 · Poison Darts

While I realize I am a newbie in this forum, and that my images are no where as good as others here, after 20 views not one single reply?

Jul 09, 2009 at 01:33 AM

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p.1 #3 · Poison Darts

Nice shots both, Shutterpug

- what a cool looking frog. I see that you have titled it "Poison Darts". Do I presume they are Poisonous in some way ?

I don't shoot frogs or use flash for my photography but I have heard of the highlight challenge from flash due to the shiny nature of the skin in these frogs. I have also seen people use polarized films to get over the highlights. Dalantech, LordV and others use flash routinely and have mastered this technique in other ways. You may want to learn some finer points from them.

Good Luck and sorry for not being able to comment earlier.

Jul 09, 2009 at 03:11 AM

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p.1 #4 · Poison Darts

Thank you for directing me to others who shoot frogs. In the wild, these frogs are poisonous, however in captivity they are not due to their diet being different.

Jul 09, 2009 at 03:15 AM

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p.1 #5 · Poison Darts

Here is one more that I took a bit later today. I still feel there is more detail that I am missing.

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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:17 AM

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p.1 #6 · Poison Darts

Lovely shots of a cutie

. The light was slightly harsh though. Your 420 should work just fine. But you'll need to DIY a diffuser for it. Either you put it on a flash bracket then a DIY diffuser on it, or leave it on the hotshoe and DIY a snoot-diffuser. The latter should work fine for up to 1.7X mag.

Jul 09, 2009 at 03:48 AM

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p.1 #7 · Poison Darts

Thanks Orion, the only diffuser I have right now is the Gary Fong Dome diffuser. I have an inexpensive ring flash that is supposed to b here next week. I'm looking forward to it's arrival.

Jul 09, 2009 at 04:19 AM

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p.1 #8 · Poison Darts

Good ones - I suspect those frogs will be a challenge for anyone (ie white/shiny black)
Brian V.

Jul 09, 2009 at 06:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · Poison Darts

Agree with Brian.

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Jul 09, 2009 at 01:33 PM


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