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by MonarchzMan
December 10th, 2016, 9:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

I think the reason people, including myself for most of my life, psychologically wanted poaching of reptiles to be a problem because it's something that could then just be fixed without any lifestyle changes. In other words, I wouldn't have to change a single thing and the problem would be done wit...
by MonarchzMan
December 10th, 2016, 8:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

Regardless of opinions, I for one have given up on arguing with Ernie because he seems unable to state facts without an overload of arrogance, subjectivity and rudeness. It has made me reluctant to participate in any of this (interesting) type of discussions, and even in the forum as a whole. For t...
by MonarchzMan
December 9th, 2016, 9:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

Exactly! It's most definitely the same person. I find it funny that some of us are validating a herp farm owner's opinions on research and population studies of reptiles. I don't deny that herpetoculturalists have excellent experience, knowledge, and expertise at keeping and rearing herps, some of ...
by MonarchzMan
December 9th, 2016, 9:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

Do you have any science or research background? You never responded to my question of yourself being in the herp business, as that fits perfectly with your attitude of passing the blame to other people and refusing to acknowledge collection problems. When populations go down, and regulations and pr...
by MonarchzMan
December 9th, 2016, 8:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

No, Ernie, you don't know what you're talking about. I do. I absolutely do. I'm fairly certain I have more qualifications to back my statements than you do. You simple lack of grasp of common vernacular is astounding. I work on frogs in northeastern French Guiana. I'm not working on every populatio...
by MonarchzMan
December 9th, 2016, 5:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land
Replies: 18
Views: 10958

Re: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land

Chadwick McCready wrote:Turns out I've already talked to Jasmine on Facebook concerning herping. Small world! Well it looks like I'm going solo unless I run into a friendly herper during my trip. Thanks for being so helpful Dude!
No prob! Best of luck! Post photos!
by MonarchzMan
December 9th, 2016, 5:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

South Arizona is not a localized population its an entire region. The IUCN mentions potential threats separately (hypothetically) with every listing. But not as a documented cause of decline or demonstrable reason for concern in the specie's overall or localized population. If any of the listed thr...
by MonarchzMan
December 8th, 2016, 7:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why You Dont Collect
Replies: 279
Views: 1425197

Re: Why You Dont Collect

. No one can deny that collecting is negatively affecting a species or population, even if it is by a small margin. I actually do deny that, most populations are limited by food, prime basking areas, etc. Taking one may just allow another one to survive thereby resulting in zero change. Collection ...
by MonarchzMan
December 8th, 2016, 12:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land
Replies: 18
Views: 10958

Re: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land

Jasmine is on the forum (her username is Jazz), but currently she and Jannico are in Madagascar herping. If you send her a message, she may be able to give you some spots at least!
by MonarchzMan
December 5th, 2016, 2:56 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photographing Nocturnal Frogs/Toads (Question)
Replies: 45
Views: 82295

Re: Photographing Nocturnal Frogs/Toads (Question)

I feel it necessary to note, too, that I rarely use the flash at full power, but rather anywhere from 1/8 to 1/2, depending on the distance of the subject. Not only that, but most of the time, I diffuse the light, so that cuts the intensity greatly. I might use full intensity for the diffuser, but a...
by MonarchzMan
December 4th, 2016, 11:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Traveling Southeast Queensland & Looking for Herping Advice!
Replies: 4
Views: 2616

Re: Traveling Southeast Queensland & Looking for Herping Adv

I spend about a week there earlier this year and I had much the same list as you. I wrote up my experiences: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23838 I spent most of my time around Lamington, Springbrook, and Great Sandy (Cooloola), though I did make a run up to Kroombit Top...
by MonarchzMan
November 26th, 2016, 6:35 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photographing Nocturnal Frogs/Toads (Question)
Replies: 45
Views: 82295

Re: Photographing Nocturnal Frogs/Toads (Question)

Another way to think about this. People use flash photography to take pictures of other people all the time. People take photos of other people using powerful multiflash setups, take photos of newborn babies with flash, etc, etc. Yet there isn't a warning on any flash units that flashes can potenti...
by MonarchzMan
October 31st, 2016, 1:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 5437

Re: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Ce

Haha, thanks, Berkeley! I can't say how relieved I was to find a live devil. I was seriously getting worried that I would have seen so many dead ones and not one live one. That feeling was only compounded when I've read accounts of people being in the area for weeks at a time and never seeing one, a...
by MonarchzMan
October 29th, 2016, 5:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 5437

Re: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Ce

mariquensis wrote:Great post! The first three gecko images what lighting are you making use of? It's fantastic.
Thanks! I'm using a Impact Quikbox Micro softbox on my Canon 580EX flash that is triggered off-body. I really love the softness of the light that that softbox produced.
by MonarchzMan
October 27th, 2016, 7:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 5437

Re: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Ce

That's absolutely awful. I was really glad that the car that hit the devil I saw didn't stop because I would have chewed the guy out, at the very least.
by MonarchzMan
October 25th, 2016, 8:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land
Replies: 18
Views: 10958

Re: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land

Thanks, guys. The "red-bellied" snake did have a pinkish belly, which is why I thought that's what it was. But that said, it does seem similar to the other Small-Eyed Snake. And thanks for the ID on the other burrowing frog. That one frustrated me to no end since I couldn't place it anywhe...
by MonarchzMan
October 24th, 2016, 3:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 5437

Australia 2016 Part 5: Dancing with Devils in the Red Centre

I'm finally starting to get an idea of how many installments this photo journal will have, and I'm sorry to say that it will not be the 83 part saga I had promised early on, but rather probably around 7 parts. So as you can see, we're approaching the end of this journey which has taken me across the...
by MonarchzMan
October 19th, 2016, 12:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land
Replies: 18
Views: 10958

Re: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land

Thanks, Berkeley! In my downtime, I was sure to write on my iPad so that essentially all I'd have to do is upload the photos and post it. I don't think if I had done that, I don't think I would have been able to post nearly as detailed accounts. And actually probably would have forgotten it all by t...
by MonarchzMan
October 18th, 2016, 9:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land
Replies: 18
Views: 10958

Australia 2016 Part 4: The Queen's Land

I have taken a bit of a delay as life has unexpectedly made me busy so I have been unable to devote time to my photos. But now, I have found some time and here we go with the Australia series. As many of you are no doubt familiar by now, I have spent January through June in Australia doing research ...
by MonarchzMan
October 11th, 2016, 6:07 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Northern Spring Salamander in situ
Replies: 8
Views: 16766

Re: Northern Spring Salamander in situ

I'm using Chrome on a PC.
by MonarchzMan
October 11th, 2016, 3:45 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Northern Spring Salamander in situ
Replies: 8
Views: 16766

Re: Northern Spring Salamander in situ

I'd just be sure to paint the background with whatever light you're using to illuminate the subject. You can tell that you used an LED flashlight to light up the background in this picture because the light is a bit cooler than the light illuminating the salamander.
by MonarchzMan
October 11th, 2016, 1:11 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Northern Spring Salamander in situ
Replies: 8
Views: 16766

Re: Northern Spring Salamander in situ

This is something I'd like to get the hang of, but I think a lot of people will stack two shots, basically get the animal lit, and then do the background. Doing it all together at once isn't easy, particularly if you want to go with a more natural look.
by MonarchzMan
September 9th, 2016, 8:03 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?
Replies: 14
Views: 21856

Re: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?

A 100mm macro doesn't have any more or less depth of field at any given aperture and magnification than any other lens. A shorter lens takes in a wider angle of view, such that if you keep the size of the subject the same with say a 100 macro and a 50 macro the 50 macro will include more background...
by MonarchzMan
September 9th, 2016, 9:41 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?
Replies: 14
Views: 21856

Re: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?

Yea, I don't mind the narrow depth of field for the subjects I shoot. But in order to get rid of that, you'd have to get a 50mm or something like that, and at that point, you're affecting the natural behavior of the animal by having to be so close. Unless you're shooting snakes, at which point, macr...
by MonarchzMan
September 8th, 2016, 5:23 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?
Replies: 14
Views: 21856

Re: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?

I suppose it depends on what you shoot, but for me, it works great. https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7298/27539967596_0ed649e3c4_c.jpg Rose's Shadeskink by J.P. Lawrence , on Flickr https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7423/26911520134_031083e67c_c.jpg Dendy's Toadlet by J.P. Lawrence , on Flickr https://c7.s...
by MonarchzMan
September 7th, 2016, 11:23 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?
Replies: 14
Views: 21856

Re: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?

It's my go-to lens for herp photos. You're not right next to the subject (thus allowing the subject to relax some), but you're close enough that you can deal with an unruly subject, if necessary. I think, for me anyway, the 180mm would be too long.
by MonarchzMan
August 1st, 2016, 9:03 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: dark exposure help?
Replies: 33
Views: 32614

Re: dark exposure help?

I may also add that you might look into getting an X-Rite Color Checker. Essentially, this will allow you to do a few things. First, you can create a profile for a particular lens, camera body, and lighting environment that can be applied to photos later on. While this may not be ideal because light...
by MonarchzMan
July 31st, 2016, 7:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Expertise help to ID - Snake,frog, toad from Peru
Replies: 4
Views: 3325

Re: Expertise help to ID - Snake,frog, toad from Peru

1. Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops atrox), I believe. They're also known as Lanceheads or Lance-headed Snakes. The patterning is a bit odd, but I'd definitely say it's a Bothrops. 2. Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) 3. Not sure of the species, but it's in the genus Osteocephalus. Never seen one with that dorsal s...
by MonarchzMan
July 28th, 2016, 9:34 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?
Replies: 14
Views: 21856

Re: Canon 100mm Macro lenses- L series vs non-L series?

I have the L series 100mm macro and I love it. I hand-hold 99% of my shots and they're crisp. Definitely love the lens.
by MonarchzMan
June 13th, 2016, 7:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 3: The Victorian Victories
Replies: 3
Views: 3376

Re: Australia 2016 Part 3: The Victorian Victories

Great post - new mission for me when I am next in Victoria is to find a Toongabbie P.dendyi!! It's a pretty awesome frog. I had only seen a couple of photos of it and was determined to find it for myself. The population is quite variable and that high yellow one was the only one with that much yell...
by MonarchzMan
June 12th, 2016, 2:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Australia 2016 Part 3: The Victorian Victories
Replies: 3
Views: 3376

Australia 2016 Part 3: The Victorian Victories

I apologize for the delay in posting another Australia update. I have basically been in the field constantly since my last update, and haven't had time to load photos. Fortunately, I write the posts as I'm in the field in my down time, so all I do need to do is sort photos. For those following my ad...
by MonarchzMan
April 30th, 2016, 6:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wide Angle Herp shots
Replies: 17
Views: 10497

Re: Wide Angle Herp shots

What sort of f-stops are you using for these photos? I imagine you need a pretty high f-stop to get a decent DOF. How high can the laowa go?
by MonarchzMan
April 16th, 2016, 3:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best GPS for field use
Replies: 16
Views: 6917

Re: Best GPS for field use

Thanks for all the additional info! I do need something that is a bit more accurate than 5m as I will be using it for tracking movement patterns of frogs within their relatively small range, as well as helping me remember where individual deposition sites are, and there will certainly be multiple o...
by MonarchzMan
April 15th, 2016, 2:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Find the Herp - The Game
Replies: 16
Views: 5691

Re: Find the Herp - The Game

...and the game, as set out in the OP's rules, seems dead in its tracks... I kind of figured that it would devolve into a free-for-all. My attempt at structure was to try to help limit that. I'll admit, I didn't expect it to do so 6 posts in :lol: Ah well, like I said, everything is made up and the...
by MonarchzMan
April 15th, 2016, 4:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Find the Herp - The Game
Replies: 16
Views: 5691

Re: Find the Herp - The Game

Got it, your turn!
by MonarchzMan
April 15th, 2016, 3:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Find the Herp - The Game
Replies: 16
Views: 5691

Find the Herp - The Game

I've occasionally seen people post photos of in situ shots of herps and I've been impressed at how well camouflaged the animal is. I always enjoy seeing these sorts of photos because it's like a real-life Where's Waldo, though with far more interesting subjects. In an effort to see more of these pho...
by MonarchzMan
April 14th, 2016, 5:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best GPS for field use
Replies: 16
Views: 6917

Re: Best GPS for field use

I have the Garmin 62s which I would recommend. I have used it extensively for research in Panama, French Guiana, and Australia under rainforest or thick canopy conditions, and I have been quite pleased with it. Generally, in thick canopy, I can get < 3m accuracy. And it is quite hardy. Just used it ...
by MonarchzMan
March 31st, 2016, 1:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wide Angle Herp shots
Replies: 17
Views: 10497

Re: Wide Angle Herp shots

I've been giving more and more thought to this lens. How easy to do you find it to use? It's completely manual, right? I've also been concerned about lighting since you have to be quite close to the subject. How close, generally, do you get to these subjects? I know if you go 1:1, you basically have...
by MonarchzMan
March 28th, 2016, 4:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fungal Disease in Wild Snakes?
Replies: 26
Views: 10909

Re: Fungal Disease in Wild Snakes?

There have been recent reports of fungal diseases causing high mortality in snakes in the eastern US. It probably is something to report as it's a relatively new phenomenon and as far as I know, little is known about the disease. https://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/other_diseases/snake_fun...
by MonarchzMan
March 27th, 2016, 4:06 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?
Replies: 7
Views: 6900

Re: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?

I also am a big believer in camera/hunting vests with lots of pockets over a backpack for being in the field, especially in hot humid places like the tropics where a backpack can be really uncomfortable for a long walk in the jungle. I also carry recording gear so a backpack isn't as practical as a...
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 9:20 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?
Replies: 7
Views: 6900

Re: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?

(having to dig out a lens out of my backpack involves setting the backpack down and opening it up - generally causing enough motion to scare off a subject). Im with you now! I gave up on backpack, I scored a cheap multi pocket fanny pack for $60 at Cabelas. It makes it quicker but I still hate swap...
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 8:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

bgorum wrote:As far as this regalringneck guy is concerned, does anyone else smell a troll?
Definitely. Either that or he's so oblivious and full of himself that he doesn't realize how inconsiderate and offensive his views are. Just have to look at the other threads he participates in. It's much the same thing.
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 8:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

Sigh... I'm sorry that you seem to feel several people level-headedly taking the time to explain their point of view to you is some sort of "freak out" (if I correctly interpreted your word spew). It's best to just ignore him. Aside from being pretty much incomprehensible, what can be dec...
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 5:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

line 22 broe ... mine goes past 6 ... then b offended ... as ewe wish I have no idea what you're talking about. And honestly, I do not care to. It does not appear to be anything about A) herps in habitat or B) full frames vs. crop sensors. You need to not be so critical of others and just appreciat...
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 5:03 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?
Replies: 7
Views: 6900

Re: Who bring two (or more) camera's in field?

I have a Canon 7DII and 5DIII that I regularly bring into the field. Typically, I'll have both around my neck when I'm hiking around looking for subjects to photograph. My 7DII is pretty much exclusively my telephoto body whereas the 5DIII is my wide angle/macro body. Changing lenses is not a quick ...
by MonarchzMan
March 26th, 2016, 4:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

Hello Jazz & welcome, ... try 2 4give me... but i find a thimble, & perhaps a bushel … of irony; that your post title seems to be completely incongruous w/ your thread title as well as your chosen posted pix. While a gr8t thread concept, [ one, i note that has recurred throughout the histor...
by MonarchzMan
March 25th, 2016, 3:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Peruvian Amazonia 2016, part 1 of 3: A day in Iquitos
Replies: 12
Views: 7525

Re: Peruvian Amazonia 2016, part 1 of 3: A day in Iquitos

I'm going to be going to Iquitos (and on a 3 day ecotour) in July. I hadn't really thought of what to do in Iquitos, but you gave me some ideas!
by MonarchzMan
March 23rd, 2016, 5:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1628/24757880593_947d9ef7ee_b.jpg Southern Water Skink by J.P. Lawrence , on Flickr Canon 5DIII, 17-40mm f/4L (20mm), 100 ISO, f/13, 1/80s This is probably taken from about 18" away. I actually had to zoom in slightly so that my shadow was not obviously my shadow...
by MonarchzMan
March 23rd, 2016, 3:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

I've had my 5DIII for about 6 months now, and I love it. It is ridiculous how different a full frame is. It's hard to describe how much of a step up it is from even a good prosumer body like my old 7D Would you be willing to elaborate on that? I'd love to hear some thoughts of the advantages of a f...
by MonarchzMan
March 23rd, 2016, 3:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps in habitat - photo thread
Replies: 69
Views: 31555

Re: Herps in habitat - photo thread

I've had my 5DIII for about 6 months now, and I love it. It is ridiculous how different a full frame is. It's hard to describe how much of a step up it is from even a good prosumer body like my old 7D.