Gecko Eating Bug
8/8/08
The opening ceremonies were amazing!!! I wanted to have an Olympics-related daily for you, but I flew to Tucson today, so my creative time was limited. I shot a lot of neat clouds building up over the deserts, but none were as interesting as this gecko grabbing a bite to eat near a porch light that was left on for hours into the night. I'm surprised I only saw 1 gecko, there was a feast of bugs! I cropped and auto corrected using SmugMug's built-in tools and I'm pretty happy with the results.
By the way, he was running away as I got this shot which is why his rear right foot isn't holding onto anything.
EDIT: Thanks for all the comments!! The gecko is on a vertical stucco wall and I took the shot from below.
Hillary Yasmer Shemin
on August 12, 2008Oh...this really is a fabulous shot! Great capture of the action!
Hillary Yasmer Shemin
on August 12, 2008I briefly saw this shot the other day when I had no time to comment. I made a mental note to return to your gallery when I saw the mention of Tucson. I was born and raised in Tucson and have a strong sense of nostalgia for the old pueblo. I spent my first 2 years at UofA before transferring out of state for my Dental Hygiene studies. Congratulations to your father and his UofA distinguished professor award. Very impressive!!!
sparky675
on August 10, 2008love the dining gecko.. great timimg...
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on August 9, 2008Great shot -- color and dof are great, as well as the evening snack. The opening ceremonies were indeed amazing. I keep rewatching them on the internet.
Michael Weitzman (186879micalngelo)
on August 9, 2008great snag.....
Lesley Bray
on August 9, 2008Nicely captured !!
Anna
on August 9, 2008Excellent shot!
KurtPreston
on August 9, 2008Whoa! What an excellent shot!
Boobaby
on August 9, 2008Awesome shot!
223265alpinkatze
on August 9, 2008what a catch!