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"Eyes of the Gecko" :D


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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 153 N: 4799] (12714)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-15
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna, Reptiles - Geckos 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-28 5:38
Viewed: 627
Points: 68
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Cyrtopodion (Mediodactylus) kotschyi fitzingeri (Fitzinger’s Gecko)

The detailed information of the species and subspecies were given in my some previous postings [C1, C2 & C3]. Also two days ago I have uploaded an additional capture to show the extremely camouflage exhibited by the same species. This post was also captured from the same gecko but this time a bit closer to take your attention its head details, especially on GECKO EYES.

Geckos are generally small (30–90 mm), plump lizards with large heads and eyes and a soft, granular skin that may have scattered tubercles. They are distributed throughout the warmer parts of the world (approx. 900 species) and all members of the family Gekkonidae (or Geckonidae). They differ from other lizards in possessing a cat-like vertical pupil (except Day Geckos, i.e. the members of the genus Phelsuma –which are mainly distributed in Madagascar) which is most obvious in good light. Most geckos are basically nocturnal (except Phelsuma species), although same of them may be at least partly active by day, especially in temperate regions. Like many other night-active animals, they have especially large eyes. These are usually covered by a 'transparent spectacle' (eye cover), as in snakes and snake-eyed lizards (such as Field lizard Ophisops elegans), and cannot be closed. In fact, geckos have eyelids but in most species [excluding the Eublepharine geckos – which I have uploaded a shot of a species of this group, they have true eyelids as emphasized in their scientific name, i.e. in Lat. eu: true, ble: eyelid, phora: bearing] they are fused together and the spectacle develops as a very large window.

Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram

PS. This shot was taken during our herpetological trip to Cyprus in April, 2008.
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Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Gozler muthis! Harika bir kamuflaj ornegi. Tebrikler
selam ve sevgiler

great close up, I like the camouflaged eyes, gretings Ori

Hi Bayram,
this Gecko have a great camouflage, almost invisible against the rock.
Beautiful pattern. and nice B/W colours. Very good details and exposure.
And of course a great note as usual.
Well done.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2606 W: 133 N: 7480] (23317)
  • [2008-06-28 6:38]

Hello Bayram.
This shot of a Fitzinger's Gecko shows how well camouflaged it can be in its habitat: even the remarkable eye is a part of the camouflage! The sharpness and POV allows us to see this beauty from your homeland very well though.
An excellent post my friend and thanks for sharing it!
Cheers,
Ivan

Selam hocam farkettim dün ara verdiniz.) Ve tabi yine nefis bir konu, bilgilendirici notlar ve kamuflajı gözlerine kadar yansımış bir çekimle... elinize sağlık. Kıbrıs'tan selamlar.
Nazım

Hello Bayram,

Excellent close-up of this gecko. Excellent sharpness. Wonderful detail. Splendid camouflage colours. Great shot!
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2829 W: 75 N: 8024] (26857)
  • [2008-06-28 7:13]

Hello Bayram!

Very good continuation of your earlier post. Great sharpness and details of reptile's scales. Execellent combination of colours. Very well camouflaged animal. Great work!

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 4 N: 2302] (10736)
  • [2008-06-28 8:06]

Hello Bayram,
Very nice shot and super colorful view. Excellent sharpness and great note. Ganesh

weel done uncle...Camouflage and colour perfect...Portre and general information usefull...Amazing...Regards, Cypturk

Hi Bayram,what a great camouflage,the eyes and the body too..eheheh...fantastic quality of the details and sharpenss,excellent work,thanlks for the note too,have a nice Sunday,Luciano

Bu yakin cekim portre daha guzel olmus goz vurgusu yaparken kamuflaj olayi daha net ortaya cikti...Muthis olmus her zamanki gibi....Kendi bransinla ilgili cekimlerin daha da basarili ve mukemmel oluyor...Verdigin bilgiler de tam bir egitici ve bilimsel calisma esaslarina dayandigi icin ben cok etkileyici buluyorum...Kardesin olarak degil tarafsiz bir bakis acisi yazdiklarim...Calismalarinda basarilar sevgili kardesim...Londradan sevgiler saygilar...Leyla

Hello Bayram,
Extreme camouflaged gecko. The details on the skin are exactly the same as on the stone. Even in its eye. Wonderful. Perfect sharpness and great colours. Very good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1785 W: 8 N: 4627] (14955)
  • [2008-06-28 9:32]

Hi L'il Bro,

Superb close-up of this Gecko with a wonderful view of his face. Even his eye is part of the cammouflage - I never knew this before. The colors, shadings and details are marvelous. You even show his foot - I like the foot too.

Jane

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-28 12:48]

Selamlar hoıcam, nefis olmuş. Kamuflajın etkisi gözde dahi bariz. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Kıbrıslı gekkonun enfes bir portesi olmuş hocam. Gerçekten kamuflaj akıl almaz derecede. Harika görüntülemişsiniz. elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Hocam her zamanki gibi mükemmel bir kamuflaj örneği daha. Notlkar da yine özenle hazırlanmış. Sunum gerçekten çok güzel. elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Bayram, wonderful little gecko, he camouflage is amazing.. very sharp and clear close up.... excellent notes!!!

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1691 W: 242 N: 5580] (19801)
  • [2008-06-28 14:08]

Excellent close-up, Geckoman! :-D
Good DOF and focusing.
Sharp with great detail.
Very well composed.

Great work!

Joe

Hi Baryam
That's great presentation of mimicry of the gekko. I like these animals very much and regret that I can meet them here in Poland.
The eye is also interesting.
Thanks for sharing
Ania

Selamlar Hocam, ara verdiniz biraz. yıne cok guzel bır kare. elnize sağlık. zaten hayvan coooooook sekeeeeerrr.
İyi geceler Hocam
Fİliz

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 0 N: 657] (2911)
  • [2008-06-28 14:22]

Hola Bayram, buen detalle de este Gecko, muy buena luz. Tiene mimetizado el ojo tambien, qué curioso. Un saludo

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2041 W: 6 N: 2021] (13267)
  • [2008-06-28 16:40]

Hola Bay,
increible mimetismo,
buen pov. foco y color,
excelente macro amigo,
bello trabajo,
saludos

hoca, kamuflajın en güzel örneklerinden birini çok güzel bir çekimle bizlere sunmuşsun. eline sağlık. yazdığın gibi göz detayları da çok güzel çıkmış. tabiki bu kamuflajın içinde farkedilince:) iyi geceler, selamlar.
not: sana bir kertenkele fotoğrafı gönderiyoru Niğdeden. e-postada görürsün.

Bayram,

Thanks for posting this amazing shot. I am amazed that even his eyes are part of the camouflage. What a great little creature.
You've shown this little guy very well. Although he blends in perfectly into the background, we can still make out the subtle details of the skin and eyes. Excellent work all around. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

hello Bayram

excellent portrait shot of this camouflaged lizard,
with a very fine POV, DOF and framing,
great sharpness and details of the subject, TFS

Asbed

Hello Bayram,

great macro shot from this reptile.
what a good camouflage has this Gecko, amazing.
You have been seen a lot of reptiles.

Gert

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this beautiful gecko at closeup. Superb details and a very good composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Bayram,

A very interesting image, even it's eyes have evolved to blend in with the surrounding rocks, wonderful!

Thanks,
John

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 103 W: 0 N: 499] (1890)
  • [2008-06-29 10:56]

Hi Bayram,

Superb demo of extreme camouflage!

TFS,

Ishi

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-29 12:53]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Yakın plan çekimdeki detaylar mükemmel.Kamuflaj yine ön plana çıkmış.Tebrikler,ellerinize sağlık!

great macro shot. nice pov and detail.
tfs
Ilias

Merhaba Hocam,
Gerçekten mükemmel bir kare. Detaylar bundan daha iyi gösterilemezdi herhalde, elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla,
Naşit.

my dearest bro Geckoman!
I missed this shot, don't ask me how!Love this shot, just like all your other, bro!

Goldy
P.S. And when are you coming to India?

browsing your wonderful portfolio, the beauty of the skin of this jeko struck me, impressive in camouflage with the environment
well seen and captured my friend

nice W.end sERGIO

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