Green Iguana

[Steve Maxson]

This juvenile Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) was about 1 foot long and was photographed at an iguana rearing facility in Belize. The adults grow up to 6 feet long, but lose the beautiful green color. 5D M2, 100 mm maco, 1/250, f/10, ISO 400, hand held, natural light. RAW file PP in CS5 - curves. I removed a number of specular highlights produced by the mid-day sun and evened out the background. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Steve,
Focus is where it needs to be and the colors are great. Not my favorite lighting but very well handled and the DG makes it stand out nicely! Very well done!

[Joe Senzatimore]

Wonderful detail and color. The BG makes it pop. Nice job on the comp. as well.

[Anita Bower]

Iguanas don't wow me, but this image is gorgeous. The colors sumptuous--jewel colored. Beautiful detail and sharpness. Stands out beautifully against the bg. Excellent work.

[Ken Childs]

This fellow is very handsome.....I love the blues that sometimes show up on Central American Iguanas! It looks like the light was pretty harsh but you handled it well....I really like the twinkle in its eye. :S3:

[Steve Maxson]

Thanks for the comments folks. Yes, the light was as harsh as it could possibly be - bright sun at noon in the tropics. :eek: I was surprised that this turned out as well as it did.

[Marcin Biskupek]

Awesome photo and awesome model.. species like this i can see only in zoo through very dirty glass so there is no possibility of maki'n interesting photo. Gratz.

[Adrian David]

Excellent details and color! Almost 3D...Very well done in the harsh light conditions.