Gecko

Robyn Carter

Gecko

Taken with a 100mm macro lens so i was pretty close. Fortunately he didn’t move!

Extremely rare gecko, Naultinus elegans punctatus, found only in a tiny range of New Zealand.

Canon 20D

Gecko belongs to the following groups:

** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), Animal Kingdom, Animal Photography - Limit 1 Photo Submission a Week, DSLR Users Only - 3 A Day - Name Your Camera In The Description Along With Exposure Details, Green!, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, New Zealand Made, The Fine Art of Photography and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required) Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Gecko by Robyn Carter
Gecko by Robyn Carter
  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    stunning

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Thanks ;)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Superb capture.

  • jesika

    jesika

    Robyn this is very beautiful, lovely shot.
    j

  • KevinH

    KevinH

    lovely detail on the skin! definately one of my all time favs!

  • Colin Tobin

    Colin Tobin

    wow. This is fabulous. The colours are wonderfully vibrant, the DOF is perfect, and the composition is strong.
    Very eyecatching.

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    What an incredible shot, he is very handsome. Just wonderful.

  • Brian Puhl IPA

    Brian Puhl IPA

    Hey I remember this shot! You were our monthly feature in the ‘Photographers Club’ on dA! Great work!

  • Robyn Maynard

    Robyn Maynard

    Beautiful Macro, well done!! (Beautiful creature)

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    Fantastic detail

  • canonshooter

    canonshooter

    Excellent shot!!!

  • Tanya B. Schroeder

    Tanya B. Schro...

    Simply fabulous macro, Robyn. You’ve got just the right depth of field and focus here! What a beautiful little critter!

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    nice shot welldone

  • Rachel Davison

    Rachel Davison

    Your work is brilliant!

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Beautiful comp, color, DOF and details. Consider adding it to the reptile group :-)

  • KevinH

    KevinH

    great details! brilliant

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner

    Beautiful creature; I love the details in his scales. This makes a great addition to the Reptiles and Amphibians group; thanks for adding it to the gallery!

  • stevenlove

    stevenlove

    It’s the Geico Gecko I see in those TV commercials. ;-)))
    Very sharp focus on the scales.

  • Marcel Engels

    Marcel Engels

    Excellent work.

  • Susan Trigg

    Susan Trigg

    Magnificant – what a fabulous shot!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    excellent shot, and wow at it not moving

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Fabulous,Robyn!!!

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    absolutely amazing shot.. everything about this is perfect.. well done

  • Klaudy Krbata

    Klaudy Krbata

    amazing macro!!!

  • Deborah  Bowness

    Deborah Bowness

    Gorgeous shot, such detail!!

  • Coralie Plozza

    Coralie Plozza

    this is a brilliant close up…what a gorgeous colour

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Wow- great capture

  • cathy savels

    cathy savels

    Superb!

  • richymac

    richymac

    Beautiful color, texture and creativity with your focal length. Well done Robyn!!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Thanks :)

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro...

    Picture perfect! Congrats!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Wonderful detail.. great capture..

  • Che01

    Che01

    Fantastic shot. DOF is perfect and the colours & detail are spot on.

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    amazing macro work

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – I was new to my macro lens so have been amazed with the result from this one :)

  • Wanagi Zable-Andrews

    Wanagi Zable-A...

    Excellent shot! I love the detail

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Great work crusher lol. Thats an awesome shot

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thank you – it’s about time I uploaded it to the macro gallery again :)

    Glad you like it ;)

  • djlampkins

    djlampkins

    This is so perfect…. Excellent work!

    So good, I almost bought some auto insurance from him… lol

  • Robyn Carter replied

    LOL – haha – Thannk you – you crack me up :)

  • Stephen Permezel

    Stephen Permezel

    Wow!! This is great!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    Amazing capture !!! How very cool ! Love how it seems you can reach out and touch him :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    i was able to get so close because he was almost right up to the glass – these are rare and you won’t find any in the wild. Great little poser :)

  • Troy Dodds

    Troy Dodds

    Great shot. The colors are vibrant and the detailed texture of the scales are outstanding! I like your work.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Troy :)

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    amazing capture Robyn! Fabulous DOF & I think I could count all his scales!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    LOL – better than counting sheep :) Glad you liked it ;)

  • Ryan Piercey

    Ryan Piercey

    Fascinating image! Great work on the macro!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Ryan :)

  • mealiex

    mealiex

    oooh, I want to take him home!!! Awesome photography :o)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks :)

  • Steven  Sass

    Steven Sass

    Very nice Robyn. NZ is so fortunate to have these amazing day geckos! Nice Capture!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Steven. Very much appreciate the comment – so sorry it took so long to reply but i’ve been away without internet access :)

  • PhotoFox

    PhotoFox

    Whoa! Magnificent!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks PHotofox – and thank you for adding me to your watchlist. Very much appreciated :)

  • faizee

    faizee

    vibrant.. nice work

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :) Glad you like it ;)

  • Ciaran O'Hagan

    Ciaran O'Hagan

    fantastic capture!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thank you Claran :)

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Ohhh WOW… I gotta go to New Zealand

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Let me know when you arrive and we’ll get together for a photoshoot ;)

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Will do, promise youll take me to see one of these

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Absolutely – they’re not in the wild – too rare – but ti’s an interesting place photographically for an afternoon trip out there :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Brilliant work!!! :-))

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • luanda

    luanda

    SIMPLY PERFECT!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Daniela :)

  • luanda

    luanda

    You’re welcome! it’s ..simply the truth! ;-)

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan

    mmm incredible!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks ;)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    awesome work always

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Linda

  • Geoffrey

    Geoffrey

    Great capture, geckos are great :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    yeah – unfortunately not too many left :(

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg

    Nice capture Robyn.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Debra :)

  • PiktoLove

    PiktoLove

    Nice capture… green and purple : great !

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks :) And thankyou for the comment – much appreciated :)

  • Phillip Weyers

    Phillip Weyers

    That’s a glorious close-up and such a beautiful animal. Lovely detail… instant fav.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    this is incredible, your work is amazing, glad to have you on my watchlist! but you are clogging up my favorites!!!!! :))))

  • Robyn Carter replied

    sorry about that – you’re incredibly good for my ego though :)

    Your comments really do encourage me so thanks :)

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    superb!!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Robert :)

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    beautiful work well done

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Kazzoom :)

  • 99gnome

    99gnome

    Wohoo! Excellent macro and the focus is so spot-on, my eyes are tearing. Really, really great job. Fantastic colors too. Favorite!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you so much :)

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    brilliant work!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Starikarp :)

  • Andrew Trevor-Jones

    Andrew Trevor-...

    Gorgeous.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Andrew :)

  • Carla Jensen

    Carla Jensen

    Congrats on the feature….Robyn!! outstanding macro !! fantastic details and color !! wtg

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – Feature? waht feature?.

    Glad you like it – off to my feature page now:)

  • Selina Tour

    Selina Tour

    He looks like a cute fellow! Well done.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Selina :)

  • ildilazar

    ildilazar

    Excellent capture!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Magee

    Magee

    WoWeeee!!!! Stunning! Stunning capture Robyn!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you magee :) Really appreciate the comment :)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Scott :)

  • Vulcan Spark Studios
  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Vulcan :)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    you know such photos makes me wanna go hunt with my camera for lizards, I think I’d really love to see anything such green as your model, it’s all grey here :/

  • Robyn Carter replied

    This one is so rare you can’t find it in the wild. However, if you’re ever here, I’ll take you to it :)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    Awww you’re in New Zeland! Then I keep your promise! I always wanted to visit NZ but it’s quuuiiiite far away from Poland. ;-)

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    A long way from poland. I’ve always wanted to visit Poland lol :)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    wonderful capture and closeup. – Dennis

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Dennis

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Fantastic shot.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you louise ;)

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Great shot! He’s gorgeous!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – glad you like him :)

  • gracestout2007

    gracestout2007

    Excellent shot! You presented this very nicely. Good work!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Grace – your comment is very much appreciated :)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    your macro work continues to improve. super lizard portrait. good work keeping most of the head sharp. he is such a brilliant green. well done.

    p.s. all is well, thankx :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks James :) Glad you are well – I do often think of you ad what you’re up to.

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, great shot, wonderful detailed shot!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Brendan – glad you like it and I really appreciate the comment :)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Superb macro Robyn :-)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Tom :)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic close up! amazing clear sharp detail!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Than you – your comment is much appreciated.

  • Anthony Comella

    Anthony Comella

    Terrific !!!!!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied 29 days ago

    Thanks Anthony – glad you like it :)

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Oh dear, I fear that your account is going to be taking up all my faves haha, this is truely stunning Robyn!!

  • Robyn Carter replied 29 days ago

    Have put this into a national competition here in NZ under Macro. We shall see how it does ;)

  • Sherry Lynn Crawford

    Sherry Lynn Cr... 13 days ago

    What a gorgeous little guy! This is ridiculously beautiful :)
    Great shot!!!
    :)

  • Robyn Carter replied 8 days ago

    Thank you sherry :)

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon 8 days ago

    Gordon …. Gordon ….. Michael Douglas told me I’d find you here!!

  • Robyn Carter replied 8 days ago

    lol – Glad you found Gordon :)

  • James MacKay

    James MacKay 5 days ago

    Wow.

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter 5 days ago

    This one got Acceptance at the Salon – under the macro Category :) Thanks ;)

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gecko, green, lizard, reptile and skink