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*Carolina anole*


*Carolina anole*
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Copyright: Thorsten Buchen (thor68) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 119 N: 1060] (4675)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-23
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, SanDisk Ultra II 1GB, Hama sky 1A (LA+10) (IV) 58mm
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/80 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lizards - Lagartos - Lézards, Reptiles - Anoles 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-28 12:51
Viewed: 986
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
*This is Ollie, the Carolina Anole, now living near cologne.*

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The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis), also known
as the green anole, is an arboreal lizard found
primarily in the southeastern parts of the United
States and some Caribbean islands. It was described by
Voigt in 1832 and Carolus Linnaeus in 1758. Common
synonyms include the American anole and red-throated
anole. It is sometimes referred to as the American
chameleon due to its color-changing abilities;
however, it is not a true chameleon.

The Carolina anole can reach a total length of about
22 cm. Females are slightly smaller, about 16 cm).
The male has a dewlap–pink or light red in color–that
can be extended from the chin as a courtship or
territorial display. This dewlap display is often
accompanied by head bobbing and "pushups." Green
Anoles can have a green or a brown body color,
depending on mood, time of day, surroundings, and
temperature, with a white underbelly. Males are of
solid color across the back, and females have a white
stripe along the backbone. Anoles periodically shed
their skins. Their eyes have a more vibrant ring of
green or brown surrounding them depending on which
colour they are.

As a defense mechanism, their tails detach with mild
force. The lost tail piece is left twitching as a
distraction so the lizard may escape safely. Missing
tails will regenerate, but the new tail is usually not
as functional, and a lizard with a regenerated tail is
usually distinguishable from a lizard with its
original tail. Their eyes move independently of one
another, as do those of chameleons.

This species is native to North America, where it is
found mainly in the southeastern parts of the country.
Anoles are most abundant on the coastal plain from
North Carolina to Florida, and west into central
Texas, at least as far as San Antonio. They have also
been introduced into Hawaii. The species is also
relatively popular as a pet. Unfortunately, this and
most other anole species are rarely bred in captivity,
so most specimens sold in the pet trade are wild-
caught.

The anole primarily feeds on various insects and other
invertebrates. They may also eat pollen and nectar.
To feed captive anoles, offer crickets, waxworms,
mealworms, silkworms and lab-raised flies. All insects
should be gut-loaded and dusted with a calcium/D3
supplement before being offered to the anoles. Anole
keepers should be careful not to offer insects that
are too large for the anole to swallow. A good rule of
thumb is that any insect half the size of the anole's
head or larger is probably too large. If the anole
can't snap it up in one bite, too large! Besides
insects, captive anoles also enjoy a weekly treat of
fruit baby food offered in a shallow dish.

[from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anolis_carolinensis]
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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2006-06-28 13:00]

Hi Thorsten,

Excellent macro shot of Ollie,very colorfull and detailed well capured,TFS

Paul

Hallo Thorsten,
Tolles Foto von Ollie! Ein äußerst atraktiver Bursche den Du hier wunderbar presentierst. Wunderbare Farben, ich meine einen aufmerksamen Blick der Echse zu sehen - super ins Bild gestellt. Glückwunsch Thorsten. -Danke für Deine Wünsche.
Gruß

Heinz

Hi Thorsten,
You have captured Ollie very well,
the details and DOF are very good.
Well composed and good DOF.
Well done.

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  • odin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 1 N: 213] (1143)
  • [2006-06-28 13:33]

Hi Thorsten, This is a very clear, sharp and colorfull picture. You done it very well
Sébastien

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-06-28 15:34]

Hallo thorsten,
na wen haben wir denn da ? Prima dass du uns den Olloe vorstellst. Tolle Farbkontraste und klasse Schaerfe. Doe Bildgestaltung ist dir wieder ganz toll gelungen.
Gruss..Sky

Hallo Thor,
sehr ausdrucksstarkes und dlebendiges Portrait eines hübschen Reptils mit hervorragenden Details und brillianten Farben!
Lebt dieses Tier in Deinem Terrarium, im Zoo, oder gibt es gar eine ausgesetzte Population davon in den rheinischen Subtropen um Köln?
Mit Dank und besten GRüßen,
Peter

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-06-28 16:54]

Hi Thor,
This is superb, an excellent shot. The detail is stunning, as are the colours, very warm reds. Excellent exposure too, good flash control. Wonderful colours and markings on the Lizard, quite a pretty looking creature. Informative note too, is this a zoo animal?
Regards,
Adrian

Nice capture Thorsten,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, have a great week.

Hi Thorsten

Well done on a great shot. Good model. Nice POV, well composed. Colour is spot on, crisp, clear and sharp. :-)

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 0 N: 90] (7755)
  • [2006-06-29 6:28]

Hi Thorsten
Great portrait shot of this Ollie.Great sharpnes, light, colours, details, DOF and POV. Also good note.

Well done my friend

osse

Hello Thorsten,
Tack sharp, with excellent color, detail, POV, and DOF..Excellent eye contact as well.
Very well done!

HI Thosten,
wow, der ist aber toll, die Farben sind wundervoll. Wo hast Du den gesehen? - Ich hab' in Deine Mail an Peter reingespitzelt, nun bin ich "aufgekärt". Toll, wenn man mal so nahe an ein so schönens Tier rankommt. Erstklassige Schärfe, toller Schuß, Danke
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Thorsten,
Funny photo :-)
Great composition.
Beautiful natural colors and very good acuity.
TFS Malgosia

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2006-07-17 4:18]

Hi Thorsten,
What a beautiful green anole. : )
I really like the POV of this lizard in this shot, as he comes out from the corner at a diagonal. The details and colors are excellent, especially around the eye.
The tiny specks of blue are so pretty, intermingled with the bright green.
TFS. : )

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  • Adam73 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 5 N: 536] (2245)
  • [2006-08-15 23:17]

Most excellent colors, lighting and contrast. The sharpness and detail in this photo really show off this fine looking ollie. Very beautiful shot.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-08-30 8:59]

Very nice shot Thorsten...

Composition: ****
Sharpness: ****
Color: *****
Lighting ****
Background ***
DOF: ****
POV: *****
Note: *****

TFS... Ricardo

Awesome colors and details!

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