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Iguana


Iguana
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Copyright: Luis Limchiu (sle2006) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 41 W: 0 N: 69] (567)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2000
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 300D REBEL
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-25 9:17
Viewed: 1043
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The green (or common) iguana (Iguana iguana) is an arboreal (tree-living) and diurnal (daylight-active) lizard usually found at elevations below 3,000 feet in tropical and subtropical regions from northern Mexico to central South America. It is most often found in the vicinity of rivers and streams.
Iguanas have short, powerful limbs equipped with strong, sharp claws (for climbing and digging), and a long, strong tail. They can reach lengths of 6-6 1/2 feet. A large flap of skin (the dewlap) hangs from the throat and helps regulate body temperature. Iguanas also have a prominent crest of soft spines (longer in males) along the midline of the neck and back, beginning at the base of the skull.

Male iguanas tend to be larger and have brighter overall coloration than females.
An iguana's skin is entirely covered with very tiny scales. Iguanas cannot change their coloring (as chameleons do), but certain areas of their skin can become darker when exposed to direct sunlight. Young iguanas are pale green with black-ringed tails. They mature to a lighter, more earthy color, usually with dark vertical bars on the body and tall.

Vision, hearing and the sense of smell are acute. In their natural environment, iguanas tend to be very wary, hiding or fleeing at any sign of danger. Iguanas are somewhat clumsy but accomplished tree climbers. They tend to bask by day on tree branches, often over water. When frightened or threatened, they usually drop (sometimes from great heights) into the water below. Being excellent swimmers, they can quickly make their way to protective cover by pressing their front limbs along their sides and swishing their powerful tails from side to side. Iguanas can also safely land on the ground and run to protective cover after jumping from substantial heights. When threatened or cornered, iguanas can defend themselves with astonishingly quick, whip-like lashes of their tails and with their claws and jaws.

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ahc.umn.edu/ Iguana phot taken from avilon zoo montalban Rizal
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Hi Luis,
The sun was very bright, so you had difficult conditions to work with. If I'm using digital with auto focus, I aim for the brightest spot and the camera usually compensates itself.
Otherwise, you can adjust the EV (exposure value a little.
Nice pose and composition.

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 653] (3307)
  • [2006-05-25 9:36]

Hello Luis,
Great shot, portrait of this Iguana. Very sharp and good details.
TFS
Vivian

Very good shot, Luis.
I like the details on the face and the neck of this iguana.
TFS.

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  • DOBIS Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 16 N: 170] (632)
  • [2006-06-04 11:36]

Hello Luis,
very nice, clear and detailed photo.
TSF
Tomas

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