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- November 25th, 2017, 8:30 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Review- Nikon 200-500 f/5.6E ED VR
- Replies: 15
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Re: Review- Nikon 200-500 f/5.6E ED VR
I'll also throw in my thanks to Bill on the lens review. I had originally purchase the Tamron 150-600mm g1 and had some degree of success and enjoyment with it. For birds and wildlife at a distance it was good and better at closer distances. However, I wasn't ever able to achieve the sharpness I was...
- August 26th, 2016, 9:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Queensland trips overview [pic heavy]
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9714
Re: Queensland trips overview [pic heavy]
Wow! Amazing photography and trip!
- April 1st, 2016, 8:59 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Peruvian Amazonia 2016, part 1 of 3: A day in Iquitos
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7532
Re: Peruvian Amazonia 2016, part 1 of 3: A day in Iquitos
Very cool fun on the Ranitomeya amazonica on the zoo grounds. I'm looking forward to seeing the following posts. Thanks for sharing John.
- April 1st, 2016, 8:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wide Angle Herp shots
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10502
Re: Wide Angle Herp shots
Beautiful post as always.
- April 1st, 2016, 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Reptiles & Amphibians from around KZN, South Africa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3707
Re: Reptiles & Amphibians from around KZN, South Africa
Outstanding! Great photography and variety of species. Some of those snake shots are beautiful!
- March 31st, 2016, 8:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My favorite shots from Costa Rica
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3519
Re: My favorite shots from Costa Rica
Cool pics! I love these Costa Rica posts. I couldn't agree more that's a herpers paradise.
- March 31st, 2016, 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cusuco National Park, Honduras Part 1-Amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5694
Re: Cusuco National Park, Honduras Part 1-Amphibians
Awesome post. Thanks for sharing. I have wondered what occurs in this region. Fascinating to see.
- March 14th, 2016, 1:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Completely Spotless Spotted Salamander
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3502
Re: Completely Spotless Spotted Salamander
Cool find. Good job on the photos too.
- March 14th, 2016, 1:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Australia 2016 Part 2: (Tasmanian) Devils Walk Among Us
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3846
Re: Australia 2016 Part 2: (Tasmanian) Devils Walk Among Us
Awesome! Love the photography. Keep it coming so we can live vicariously through you. Good luck on the rest of the trip! Love the echidna and the habitat shots.
- March 14th, 2016, 1:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping in Russia, Dosang, Astrakhan region
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6746
Re: Herping in Russia, Dosang, Astrakhan region
The Phrynocephalus mystaceus is wild! Crazy threat display. Fun trip. I really enjoyed seeing somewhere I have never thought of going.
- March 14th, 2016, 1:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Zululand 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3842
Re: Zululand 2016
Great photos! Thanks for sharing. The Afrixalus fornasinii is my favorite.
- March 8th, 2016, 8:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6605
Re: Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
Thanks for the ID John. I had been wondering about that. I think it maybe a Sphenomorphus maculatus.
- March 3rd, 2016, 7:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6605
Re: Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
Thanks for the ID help guys and glad you all have enjoyed the pictures.
- March 1st, 2016, 10:27 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Australia 2016 Part 1: Sydney and the Snowy Mountains
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5453
Re: Australia 2016 Part 1: Sydney and the Snowy Mountains
Agreed. Great start and as always, great photography.
- March 1st, 2016, 10:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: February Zards
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2566
Re: February Zards
Fun finds. I love those banded geckos. Cheers
- March 1st, 2016, 10:23 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Panamanian prequel to Peru
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5013
Re: Panamanian prequel to Peru
Seems like a pretty darn good start to a trip. Great find on the coral snake. Glad you guys had a fun and successful time in El Valle. That is a magical place. Thanks for sharing the great pictures.
- February 26th, 2016, 9:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: South Africa - Zululand January/February 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3090
Re: South Africa - Zululand January/February 2016
Stunning photography and diversity. Every post I see from this region makes me want to get there more.
- February 26th, 2016, 9:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6605
Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo
The highlight of last year for me was getting over to Bali, Flores, Rinca, and Komodo islands with my wife in late August. While much of the trip was spent enjoying ourselves we did dedicate quite a bit of time to experiencing the wonderful wildlife of the islands in addition to the amazing culture....
- February 26th, 2016, 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Member Biographies
- Replies: 44
- Views: 28415
Re: Member Biographies
Hi Gbeck,
I work throughout the western United States. I'm based in Salt Lake City, but most of my work is in Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, California, some in Colorado, and a little in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Last year I also got into West Virginia and Virginia for one project.
I work throughout the western United States. I'm based in Salt Lake City, but most of my work is in Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, California, some in Colorado, and a little in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Last year I also got into West Virginia and Virginia for one project.
- February 9th, 2016, 7:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NM, West Texas and Arizona
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7892
Re: NM, West Texas and Arizona
Great shots and the pink atrox was the perfect intro.
- February 8th, 2016, 8:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Member Biographies
- Replies: 44
- Views: 28415
Re: Member Biographies
Hi everyone, I'm Sean. A few years back a few folks started calling me Roki after a trip in Nepal...so the name just stuck. I got into the love of wildlife when I was young growing up in Tennessee. Back then I really didn't appreciate the diversity I had all around me. Once I got older and moved out...
Re: Roll Call
Roki...also know as Sean. Love herping and really any type of wildlife. I get outside any chance I can.
Cheers
Cheers
- February 8th, 2016, 7:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 3 Counties, 3 pairs of snakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3154
Re: 3 Counties, 3 pairs of snakes
I love that shot of the king snake looking away.
- February 8th, 2016, 7:51 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: In the Field: Highlights of 2014, 2015, and 2016 Thus Far
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7731
Re: In the Field: Highlights of 2014, 2015, and 2016 Thus Fa
Some really wonderful shots in there. Some of the salamander shots are my favorites, but your snakes shots are great too. Crazy luck on seeing that octopus.
Cheers
Cheers
- January 27th, 2016, 9:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Great start to 2016
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2033
Re: Great start to 2016
Looks like a good start. Jealous of the rattler shots. I looked for those all last year and not a one.
Cheers
Cheers
- January 27th, 2016, 9:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Post your 1 best photo from 2015!
- Replies: 61
- Views: 49411
Re: Post your 1 best photo from 2015!
Lots of beautiful shots on this post already. Thanks for sharing everyone. Here's one of the better ones I was lucky enough to get this year. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/23609154424_6d63b827e8_c.jpg DSC_0374ed by https://www.flickr.com/photos/138289321@N06/ , on Flickr Northern watersnake (N...
- January 27th, 2016, 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My 2015 Herps
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13505
Re: My 2015 Herps
Stunning as always. Some day some day I need to get down there.
- January 26th, 2016, 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few more from 2015
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1823
A few more from 2015
Here are a few more I found from 2015. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/23942359900_8c814471b2_z.jpg Waiting for rain by https://www.flickr.com/photos/138289321@N06/ , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1552/23869863599_9be67d8d39_z.jpg DSC_0394 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/138289321@N0...
2015 EOY
So, work and play got me into a variety of fun places this year. I was lucky enough to spend some time down in Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, West Virginia, and Utah. I don't make it back east much, but I sure love when I do and have some time to look around. Stepped it up a little this year with a bett...
- January 26th, 2016, 5:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica December 2015
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11681
Re: Costa Rica December 2015
Stunning photography. You guys really did well. Thanks for sharing.
- January 20th, 2016, 11:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Fall 2015 (mostly Georgia and some Florida)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2806
Re: Fall 2015 (mostly Georgia and some Florida)
Really enjoyable post and beautiful photography. The color of some of the cottonmouths is wonderful as well as a few of the hognoses.
Roki
Roki
- January 17th, 2016, 6:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EOY
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31906
Re: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EO
Cool post. You really cleaned up on the canebrakes.
- January 17th, 2016, 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2015 in California (Same as CA forum)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3999
Re: 2015 in California (Same as CA forum)
Beautiful photography.
- January 17th, 2016, 6:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Odds and ends: Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Morocco
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3164
Re: Odds and ends: Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Morocco
Great post and wonderful photography. Lots of great snake and lizard shots in there. I really like the platypus shot too. Thanks for sharing.
Roki
Roki
- January 14th, 2016, 10:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Seeking Advice for Costa Rica in January
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7798
Re: Seeking Advice for Costa Rica in January
Thus far all the advice given has been stellar. I will again put another thumbs up to La Tarde and CRARC.
- December 21st, 2015, 8:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 5, Flinders Ranges National Park
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16132
Re: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 5, Flinders Ranges National
Those red-barred dragons are awesome.
- December 21st, 2015, 8:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 6, Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola to
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12472
Re: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 6, Wilpena Pound to Arkarool
As always another great post John. I've really enjoyed your stuff. The brown snakes and thorny devils would be incredible to go find. You're definitely keeping the appetite going for me planning a trip down there.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- November 10th, 2015, 8:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Second half of 2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6737
Re: Second half of 2015
Your photography is breathtaking. I really enjoyed this posting.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- November 10th, 2015, 8:48 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2015 Photos
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6589
Re: 2015 Photos
Wow!!! Incredible photography and diversity. Were these all taken in Utah? I get my boots dirty a lot here and have never come close to this. Right on. If you ever need a wingman on a boring weekend let me know.
Roki
Roki
- June 9th, 2015, 11:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2015 so far.... (long post - many pictures)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5150
Re: 2015 so far.... (long post - many pictures)
Wonderful post! Great shots and nice variety of species.
- June 5th, 2015, 9:05 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Making Lemonade in New Mexico & Arizona - lots of pics
- Replies: 60
- Views: 33075
Re: Making Lemonade in New Mexico & Arizona - lots of pics
That's a pretty awesome thread. Loved the great photography. I'm not sure I've seen that many great shots of rattlesnakes in one spot before.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- June 5th, 2015, 8:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Frogs from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4693
Re: Frogs from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
Great photos as always. Those Malayan flying frogs look like giant glass frogs, beautiful. The ikea tape made me laugh. I do the same thing with them. They make for great field tapes.
- June 5th, 2015, 8:50 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: BioBlitz 2013
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6612
Re: BioBlitz 2013
Fun post. Lots of great photos of the herps and like the ones of the biologists doing what we do.
- April 10th, 2015, 8:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Like stars in the night - an evening on a Thai mountain
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4268
Re: Like stars in the night - an evening on a Thai mountain
Great post! I have been to that area a few times and never turned up anywhere near that much. However, I never put in the time and miles like you did.
- April 10th, 2015, 8:55 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Borneo Dispatches #82: Exploring Planet Kinabalu
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13126
Re: Borneo Dispatches #82: Exploring Planet Kinabalu
Another great post Hans. That flying gecko is awesome. The pitcher plants and orchids are great too. Just keep dumping fuel on that fire....someday I gotta get down there.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- March 5th, 2015, 7:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Central American amphibian Identification help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3242
Re: Central American amphibian Identification help
Hi Gus, Here is one of the best resources out there for quick id of amphibian species. Sometimes the information is a little questionable (sometimes the photographs are wrong, but usually are ok), but overall it is a good site. Good luck. http://amphibiaweb.org/search/index.html Another good one for...
- February 13th, 2015, 9:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 - The Southwest (CA, NV, UT, and AZ)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10933
Re: 2014 - The Southwest (CA, NV, UT, and AZ)
Beautiful photography. Awesome assortment of finds and good going on the gila monsters. Still have never seen one.
- February 13th, 2015, 9:15 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Asia Adventure 2014 Finale: Penang and THAILAND!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7998
Re: Asia Adventure 2014 Finale: Penang and THAILAND!
Inspiring posts as always. I enjoyed the two posts with this one covering Borneo and Penn. Malaysia. I am amazed at the volume of finds you get with snakes everywhere you go. I have spent plenty of time in Thailand and I think I have found around five total and nothing very noteworthy. I have been d...
- February 9th, 2015, 7:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Living and working in Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6885
Re: Living and working in Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Afri
Cool post and great photography. The bee suit shot is pretty comical. The things we do to pull off what we do. Seems like a great time down there.
Cheers
Cheers
- February 9th, 2015, 7:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: EOY Blue Iguanas, Pyros, and What a 6-ft Caiman is Afraid Of
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17567
Re: EOY Blue Iguanas, Pyros, and What a 6-ft Caiman is Afrai
Great post! I liked the variety and the information about the places that help the rest of us know a place is worth the effort of getting to. Certainly inspires one to find a way to get down there some day. Awesome luck on watching the jaguar predation on the caiman. Seeing a jaguar alone is worth b...