Haven't uploaded a Macro shot in a long time. This is an Eastern Newt... also known as a Red-Spotted Newt. They are an interesting species. While aquatic in their adult phase, they are terrestrial in their juvenile or Eft stage. Adults are green with a yellow belly, but retain the bright red spots. This shot employs the reverse lens mount technique.
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StoneHorse Studios
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StoneHorse Studios 39 months ago | reply
For size reference:
Here it is crawling through a jungle of arm hair
Sareni 39 months ago | reply
Excellent shot!
JGo9 39 months ago | reply
Great macro work and nice focus and crispness.
john dusseault 39 months ago | reply
excellent macro -- I like the brilliant red colouring
alexjmurry83 39 months ago | reply
Such a pretty little thing =)
Family Ghost 39 months ago | reply
I've only ever seen green ones so this is incredible. He just about glows like molten metal. Beautiful!
shaday365 39 months ago | reply
Awesome shot, Eric!! They are so tiny! I enjoyed the size reference photo.
StoneHorse Studios 39 months ago | reply
Thanks everyone! It really is amazing how the change not only for chosen environment but also for the colour. I thought them to be two different species when I first encountered them.
J.K. Hering Photography 38 months ago | reply
great macro! perfect comp, and great color
StoneHorse Studios 38 months ago | reply
Thanks once again, J.K!
erikrasmussen 29 months ago | reply
I used your photo to have some fun. Fully attributed, of course.