Waiting on the world to change

I finally bought the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D lens after eyeing it for quite a while. This is the first shot on my stream using this lens. I haven’t experimented too much with it but I can say one thing - it is super-sharp and produces bokehlicious shots!

I found this little fella sitting on the fence and he immediately reminded me of one of my favourite songs by John Mayer, and hence the title. I took several shots from different angles, while he patiently posed for me. I really like this one because it's exactly what I was looking to do with this lens.

#1 on Explore . Another angle here .

Bukit Timah, Singapore
2008

Arjun Purkayastha • travel & fine art photography •

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(257 comments)

deepsha says:

great bokeh! but lizards scare me.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

fatmanwalking says:

ha! nice bokeh! congrats on the new lens!! yeah, bokehlicious it is!
great detail. nice compo.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Limbo Poet says:

Incredible shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ksenik_dan says:

It`s realy strong person!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Skink74 says:

outstanding
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandra_R says:

Fantastic, love the bokeh effect!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

M!L! says:

This is cool....wondering when will i buy that lens ..:(.
Nice picture...excellent bokeh.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

S e l v i says:

wow... congrats, Arjun!!
lovely bokeh!!!!!!!!! I want those lense too!!!!!!!!!! lol...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sean Mantey - http://www.seanmantey.com says:

Wow. Cool.

I want one!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

anjan58 says:

delicate!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

(Gary) [deleted] says:

Cool looking lens, and a wonderful capture!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Excellent capture.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

loganam says:

Great shot, looks like the gecko is thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

greenwood100 says:

This is a great shot.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ingibjörg H very busy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called FlickrEnvy stays with the true heart of photography [skip videos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

warm stone says:

i am also waiting he he :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo Ono says:

This is awesome!
Great composition and bokeh!
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

McSid says:

lovely Bokeh :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Amar Jain says:

awesome bokeh!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

natureloving says:

Amazing !!! great shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Mario. S ( NO VIDEO ) says:

Your image is Outstanding!!
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sieglinde2008 says:

Lovely!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

katrin_cox says:

Great moment!Amazing shot)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

durgeshnandini says:

congrats 4 the lens , good shot n i also agree with loganam
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Okeania says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

breaking_sights says:

amazing!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Gauri V says:

wow! congo. thats a good shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

SMGallery (MooreandCruz.com) says:

congrats on explore!! excellent capture! I love the bokeh!!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

preetalina - Preeti Desai says:

Superb! What an awesome shot and what a cute lil guy. :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

. talita montenegro . says:

woww!!
incredible!
I just loved it!! =)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

3x0=3 says:

SuperShot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

milena mihaylova says:

stunning!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

derHannes says:

awsome
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

janainz says:

great picture and great title
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ukamera says:

Great capture and so cute :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

tritiuminc says:

i really like the colors and depth of field!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

gapey says:

an awesome first shot. looks like a great lens!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparrows says:

Very vivid shot - the lizard is adorable. His stare almost seems nostalgic. =]
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bahketni says:

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ale Alvarez says:

funny !
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

chwis_uk says:

What a great first shot. Kudos.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

EJP Photo says:

Wow!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

webtwb says:

Excellent shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

kdsglass says:

Seen on Explore front page. Excellent shot. Love your title.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

daisylover83 [deleted] says:

What a cool shot. I love.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

FlyPhotoGuy says:

That is really, really cool -- well done, makes me want to go lens shopping!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoNacho. says:

Well. You are a great observer of everything around you and you know how to catch the best way.
FANTASTIC SHOT¡¡¡¡¡¡
Regards.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bobstewart [deleted] says:

wow really nice picture
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

malla_mi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Music To My Eyes* - (Post 1 - Award 5), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

prolyso says:

This is an adorable shot and a great title.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ogof. says:

It is a cracking portrait lens.

Nice shot, great sharpness
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

marichica88 says:

awesome shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Shaapay says:

nice shot and my friend also got same quality one
www.flickr.com/photos/coolscale/2353740635/in /photostream...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Polimo says:

Unique shot! Congrats!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

htailor says:

Amazing shot (love the composition the bokeh and the colors) and a lovely song but not my fav subject.... lizards :) they scare me :D
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

zeeque says:

beautifully crisp and a gorgeous bokeh!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Photo_Boy says:

excellent work, very sharp
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Next Chapter Photography says:

Good on you, enjoy the lens, it looks as if you're suited for each other ;)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

impressionante !!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan of Two Sisters says:

this is great and the title makes it so wonderful. Great image.
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Eclipse de mar! says:

John Mayer?
oohh, i love him(L)

and your picture is great!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Feeling Croppy says:

AMAZING! LOVE this!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Powerful shot .... and the title and composition (and bokeh) are all truly superb.

My sincere compliments on a brilliant piece of photo work.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

dan [durango99] says:

bokehtastic! wonderfully sharp indeed. love the title too ;)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

zoom in tight says:

#1 YOU ROCK and so does this image!!!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Julie Lavelle says:

Brilliant! I LOVE John Mayer too..
That little guy is soo cute!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

seeit_snapit says:

Fantastic! Definitely bokehlicious!! :)
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

midnightinfinite says:

cute! i like how the iguana sits there on the right side of the photo. nice job!:-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

The InnKeeper ♥ says:

Great shot!!
Congrats on *~!!Explore!!~*
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Price says:

that is great
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

rlonas says:

Hands down my favorite shot on Flickr today. Congratulations!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

Explored!

WOTWTC Explore April 10
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ says:

nice work, a well deserved number one!

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Domain Barnyard says:

Ad ready photo! Just wonderful! This is what photography is all about!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan Makarov says:

Brilliant image and caption.

I have 50mm f/1.8 and I absolutely love it as well.

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

acetosa888 - as Buddha says:

A great photo!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

rockthekazzbah says:

Great shot - I would vote this #1 photo on flickr
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

DerekBoston says:

a picture actually worthy of the front page of explore. nice job
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Anuj Nair says:

He hehehe....maybe he's fed up of changing colours !
Wonderful composition !
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

RCAGUIAT (gone fishing) says:

amazing!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ya/sin says:

So beautiful! :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

AQTran says:

Awesome. :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Twilight Fairy says:

congrats on the new buy! I have been eyeing it myself :)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

great catch...!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Anirudh.. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Shooter's Lounge, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

v1nz` {would be back soon!} says:

Brilliant concept! :)
Love the bokeh, the lens proved lucky.. ;)
Congrats on FRONT page explore buddy!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

saravmit singh says:

wow fantastic shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

sapaho says:

omg - so cute
and beautifully bokeh'd
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il Bagatta (a.k.a. elkarmo) says:

wow!
Great bokeh and great colours!!
I like the composition and the subject position...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

anna-scott says:

That's really cool! Reminds me of the movie "Over the hedge". :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

13turtles says:

"YES, you can do it, little guy!"
love the picture
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Patryaaa says:

stunning shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

jayesh joshi says:

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leorolim says:

Great purchase.
I hope you continue to share with us great shot like this one!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

sayamon_a says:

Just waitting
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ohhla says:

its quite nice photo really. congratulations for your new lens. keep going!
have i nice weekend...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

kiwigroup_123 says:

wooooooooow

v.nice pic
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

wendy_l_wareham says:

Oh, I have lens envy! Beautiful!
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