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Catch for the day


Catch for the day
Photo Information
Copyright: Albert Herbigneaux (albert) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 175 W: 7 N: 194] (989)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-02
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D200 with MB-200, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Reptiles - Chameleons 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-12 4:57
Viewed: 994
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Namib Desert chameleon.
Chameleons have very long tongues (sometimes longer than their own body length) which they are capable of rapidly extending out of the mouth. The tongue extends out faster than human eyes can follow, at around 26 body lengths per second. The tongue hits the prey in about 30 thousandths of a second. The tongue has a sticky tip on the end, which serves to catch prey items. The tongue's tip is a bulbous ball of muscle, and as it hits its prey, it rapidly forms a small suction cup. Once the tongue sticks to a prey item, it is drawn quickly back into the mouth, where the chameleon's strong jaws crush it and it is consumed. Even a small chameleon is capable of eating a large locust or mantis.
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...amzing shot!
congratulation.
TFS
Angelo

Salut Albert,
Your timing here is unbelievable!
I can't figured out how quick you had must be to shoot quick enough to get this image, but you did it!
A lot of light there very well controlled, that produced that great details on the reptile.
My compliments and thanks for share it.
Best regards,
JM

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 29 N: 5218] (17096)
  • [2008-01-12 8:02]

Hi Albert,
Just marking this wonderful shot from you for now and will come back.
Sumon

Hello Albert,
Impessive contents. Chameleons are definitely on my wishlist.
So is Diana Kruger:-).
Great moment.
Well done
TFS
Annick

hello Albert
just timinig for this wonder capture
great sharpness and colors for the chameleon

best regards sERGIO

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2343)
  • [2008-01-12 16:46]

Hi Albert,
Great shot!
Perfect sharpness! Nice pov!
Regards
Ena

*pts tomorrow

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 51 N: 476] (2058)
  • [2008-01-12 17:35]

Hello Albert,
captured with great detaila and wonderful colors
perfect moment and great pose, I like this pic
best regards
Dejan

This is so cool Albert. Great timing! You must have been thrilled to find this guy and then catch him feeding.
Fine low POV and excellent focus details and pose. Excellent exposure also.
Well done, TFS
Richard

Hi Albert

You have an interesting collection of creatures in your gallery. This shot is amazing, I'm surprised it didn't score higher, but at least plenty of people have had a look.
Brilliant action shot, the moment of capture...excellent.
Great sharpness and DOF. Well composed and exposed. Nothing to comlpain about here. Fabulous work.

chris

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2008-03-08 9:05]

Bonjour Albert,

Cette prise est superbe. Bon timing et parfaite exposition.
Félicitations et merci.
Joseph

Great shot Albert.
Excellent composition and POV. Very sharp and clear.
Congratulations,
Raimundo

Superb timing here, Albert. This action must have happened in a split second and you were there are the right time.
The black coloured thing the chameleon has grabbed with its tongue looks like a mobile phone, though it must be some insect. Just the Gestalt dynamics in my opinion.
It is great fun to go back into your extremely rich portfolio.
Regards.
Ram

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