Green lizard (Lacerta viridis)

[Adrian David]

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/60"
F Number = F13
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Off
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = Nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8 VR
HH.
Poor light conditions ,and no way for a tripod setup...

[Mitch Haimov]

Very cool subject, excellent detail. I like the comp, except that it is too tight on the left for my taste. Looks like you handled the harsh light well, but I recommend burning the bright areas of the wood.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Fine details in the lizard, I don't think the image is over exposed but if you try dodging the highlights it makes an enormous difference:
CtrlAltShift2, (this selects the highlights)
Go to Layers palette:- Select Alt and click Create a new layer (bottom of palette), a dialogue appears select Mode and Overlay. Fill with 50% neutral grey.
Select Brush B then select D (dark) check Opacity- say about 10% and brush over the highlights. ... magic! Hope this helps.

[Adrian David]

Thank you Mitch and Jonathan!
Here is a modified picture.

[Mitch Haimov]

I think the repost is a substantial improvement, Adrian.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. I agree that the repost is a nice improvement. The lizard gave you good pose and you achieved good sharpness for hh at 1/60. I also like the way that the lizard stands out from the dark band of wood just behind it. I might prefer a bit more room on the left, but this is well done!