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05-FEB-2005

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Now you see it...
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Guest 09-Feb-2005 03:33
Melanie, the bearded dragon eats veggies, mealworms and yes, crickets. We get about a hundred crickets a week from pet stores like Petco or Petsmart for 10 cents each. Thank you all for the comments. Sonny
roberta09-Feb-2005 03:29
Awesome image!
mlynn 09-Feb-2005 02:57
Beautiful detail and clarity Sonny, thank you for your explanation. (So what DOES the bearded dragon eat?) And how are you finding crickets in winter? The surface almost looks like snow. --Melanie
Katherine Stanback's Photos08-Feb-2005 23:09
Amazing capture - great job figuring out how to get the shot! That's sure an awful looking forked tongue.
Sony Forums Challenges08-Feb-2005 17:05
Very informative, Sonny...thanks for sharing the set-up details. MFC
Guest 08-Feb-2005 06:24
Thanks for the all comments. Jim, to do this photo the cricket had to be slowed downed and this can be done by lowering its body temperature. The cricket was placed in a jar and the jar was placed outside for about 15 minutes. I live in Colorado and we have cold mornings here so this works fine. If you happen to live in a warmer climate and you don't mind cominggling insects with your food, the refrigerator would be excellent - try not to freeze the insect as it would look like Bernie in "Weekend with Bernie" movie. The 2nd part is make the dragon stick its tongue - this was done by spraying the insect with water. Our bearded dragon licks everything you spray water on. The rest is just timing. Just like the other cricket in "Prey", this cricket was set free in the garage where it can live the rest of its natural life. BTW, the white background is paper towel.
aveda6 08-Feb-2005 05:46
Sonny, This is an amazing photo. I would love to know how you were able to capture it. The details are astounding. Keep up the excellent work.

jim
Netgarden 07-Feb-2005 06:34
Oh wow, right out of a horror movie Sonny! its a great macro shot!
Helen Betts07-Feb-2005 00:07
Wow! Great clarity and detail -- and I love the composition. (I'm beginning to feel sorry for these insects, and I don't even like them :-)). Helen
Sony Forums Challenges06-Feb-2005 01:59
Sonny, this shot is certainly up close and personal...I really like how you captured the motion and texture of the tongue. The water droplets on the cricket are a neat touch too. Nice shot. MFC
Guest 06-Feb-2005 00:27
... now you don't . (With apologies to Simon Bennett... but then electric lighting inside dragons hasn't been invented yet ;-)
Great stuff, Sonny; your family must get much joy out of this little guy. - Mike