Pics using a simple homemade lightbox

[gothra]

Hmm, I can't think of a better title....anyway, I made a very simple light box for photographing my geckos (thanks to Brian's link in this post), I don't have a light yet, the whole thing was just placed next to a window. Here are the first attempts:

Here is Gel, I took about 20 pics of him and only had 2 that he isn't moving (urr...maybe his head moved a tiny bit in the second pic...); how do you guys get your gecko to stay still for you?

Then a couple pics of Hardees, I managed to snap a shot of his red eyes!

 

[bro paul]

Awesome pics Bonnie! Wow...I say forget about the lights and just keep using the light from the window! The first picture of Hardees with his red eyes wide open is superb. I'm jealous! Do you have a larger version of that picture that you wouldn't mind sharing with me? Very, very nice picture. Also, as far as getting the geckos to hold still, the only trick I know of is to place them under their hide (I use clay potholders with a hole in the side). Then when I lift off their hide they usually remain still for a second or two...sometimes! It'll drive you crazy though, when you get one that refuses to hold still. I usually just put them back and try again later.

 

[2leos83]

the pics turned out great. nice gecks

 

[Select Gex]

WOW! That third pic is AMAZING!!!!!!! Very well done.

 

[gothra]

Thanks for the tips, Paul. I'll definitely try it next time to see if I could get them to just stop for a few seconds for me...I do have a larger version of that pic, check your yahoo email.

I'd like to add a "motion pic" too, I thought this one is pretty cute:

 

[Jeanne]

Wow, Bonnie, those came out great! Here I am using all these lights, and a special made light tent, and I get crappy pictures, you don't use lights, make your own tent, and get AWESOME pictures!.

 

[Stitch]

Great pics, that 3rd pic of Hardees is awesome. Very nice work with the camera. I usually don't have a problem with my geckos moving. I guess mine are tentative they take a few steps then stop for a few seconds and then move again a few steps.

I can't wait to see more pics!

 

[marula]

i like the raptor! he look better every day ;-)

 

[Jeremy Letkey]

Great pictures Bonnie. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[BalloonzForU]

Awesome pics.

Now that it's getting colder here it's hard to get good light pics. Besides Clevleand has more overcast days than non.

 

[nwheat]

Great pictures, Bonnie!

 

[Mel&Keith]

Wow, the window lighting was perfect! They really turned out great. We also put ours under a hide then lift it off when we're ready to get them still.

 

[kart]

Woot. I'm building one of those photo boxes this weekend.

 

[GeckoStud]

Awesome pics!

 

[gothra]

Thanks for all the compliments!! :blush:
If everyone thinks the window light is enough, then I could save some bucks and won't bother with adding an artificial light.

 

[GroovyGeckos.com]

I like the RAPTOR pic alot, Bonnie. Good Job!

 

[LeosForLess]

I think i see a new avatar


I made a ghetto version, i will take pics tomorrow

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

FANTASTIC photos, Bonnie! Please share how you created the light box!

 

[gothra]

No problem! I just posted about my light box in the Photography Section.