Gecko

Gecko by Robyn Carter
Gecko by 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.

Gecko belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, Green!, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Macro Untouched, New Zealand Made, Reptiles and Amphibians and Zoophoria
  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., about 1 year ago

    stunning

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter, about 1 year ago

    Thanks ;)

  • micmac

    micmac, 11 months ago

    Superb capture.

  • jesika

    jesika, 11 months ago

    Robyn this is very beautiful, lovely shot.
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  • KevinH

    KevinH, 11 months ago

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

  • Colin Tobin

    Colin TobinGreeter, 11 months ago

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

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma, 11 months ago

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

  • Brian Puhl IPA

    Brian Puhl IPA, 11 months ago

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

  • Magnetic

    Magnetic, 10 months ago

    Beautiful Macro, well done!! (Beautiful creature)

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny, 10 months ago

    Fantastic detail

  • canonshooter

    canonshooter, 10 months ago

    Excellent shot!!!

  • Tanya B. Schroeder

    Tanya B. Schro..., 10 months ago

    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, 10 months ago

    nice shot welldone

  • RDavison

    RDavison, 10 months ago

    Your work is brilliant!

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias, 10 months ago

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

  • KevinH

    KevinH, 10 months ago

    great details! brilliant

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner, 10 months ago

    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, 10 months ago

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

  • Somatorium

    Somatorium, 10 months ago

    Excellent work.

  • Susan Trigg

    Susan Trigg, 10 months ago

    Magnificant – what a fabulous shot!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E..., 10 months ago

    excellent shot, and wow at it not moving

  • lance leopold

    lance leopold, 10 months ago

    Fabulous,Robyn!!!

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 10 months ago

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

  • Klaudy Krbata

    Klaudy Krbata, 10 months ago

    amazing macro!!!

  • Deborah  Bowness

    Deborah Bowness, 10 months ago

    Gorgeous shot, such detail!!

  • Coralie Plozza

    Coralie Plozza, 10 months ago

    this is a brilliant close up…what a gorgeous colour

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer, 10 months ago

    Wow- great capture

  • cathy savels

    cathy savels, 10 months ago

    Superb!

  • richymac

    richymac, 9 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter, 9 months ago

    Thanks :)

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro..., 9 months ago

    Picture perfect! Congrats!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle, 9 months ago

    Wonderful detail.. great capture..

  • Ché Ballard

    Ché Ballard, 8 months ago

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

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster, 5 months ago

    amazing macro work

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to AngelaFoster’s comment, 5 months ago

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

  • Wanagi Zable-Andrews

    Wanagi Zable-A..., 5 months ago

    Excellent shot! I love the detail

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Wanagi Zable-Andrews’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you :)

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell, 4 months ago

    Great work crusher lol. Thats an awesome shot

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Ken Boxsell’s comment, 4 months ago

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

    Glad you like it ;)

  • djlampkins

    djlampkins, 3 months ago

    This is so perfect…. Excellent work!

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to djlampkins’s comment, 3 months ago

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

  • Stephen Permezel

    Stephen Permezel, 3 months ago

    Wow!! This is great!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Stephen Permezel’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you ;)

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW, 3 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to CATNIPMEOW’s comment, 3 months ago

    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, 3 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Troy Dodds’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thanks Troy :)

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins, 3 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter, 3 months ago

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

  • Ryan Piercey

    Ryan Piercey, 3 months ago

    Fascinating image! Great work on the macro!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Ryan Piercey’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thanks Ryan :)

  • mealiex

    mealiex, 3 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to mealiex’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thanks :)

  • Steven  Sass

    Steven Sass, 2 months ago

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

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to Steven Sass’s comment, 2 months ago

    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, about 1 month ago

    Whoa! Magnificent!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter in reply to PhotoFox’s comment, about 1 month ago

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

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lizard, green, gecko, reptile and skink