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Ophisops elegans schlueteri-for Marcello


Ophisops elegans schlueteri-for Marcello
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3993 W: 153 N: 4803] (12728)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Reptiles
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna, Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Reptiles - Lizards, Chuckwallas, Agamas & Tegus 3, Bayram's dedications [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-28 1:30
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Ophisops elegans schlueteri (Schlueter’s Snake-eyed Lizard/Field Lizard) (A Male)

A small lizard with a total length up to 15-16 cm. Snout-vent length usually 5.5 cm; tail about twice body length. A distinct depression is present at the anterior dorsal side of head. The two eyelids are fused, forming a transparent capsule over the eye, similar to that of a snake [in Lat. Ophi: snake, ops: eyes].Rostral plate does not contact external nares; 2 postnasal plate; no collars; 28-43 rows of keeled dorsal scales at mid-trunk; ventral plates in 6 longitudinal rows; femoral pores between 8-12.

The dorsum is usually gray or brown with a few or more abundant and variously sized black markings, rarely no markings on dorsum; usually two dorsolateral light lines present. In Cyprus, chin, throat and the body venter of males become yellowish green, while this colouration is seen only in chin and throat in females during the breeding season.

It is a ground-dwelling species usually inhabiting open arid plains with sparse vegetation and rocky, soily substrates; prefers steppes. Diurnally feeds on insects. A female lays 2-6 eggs.

Its range extends from southern Balkan countries, Turkey, Aegean and Mediterranean islands, including Cyprus to SW Asia and Punjab in N India; with a vertical distribution to 2000 m. In Cyprus, this species is represented with an endemic subspecies, O. e. schlueteri which is abundantly encountered everywhere of the island. In Cyprus, local people call this species as "Alizavra" (in Turk. Yılangözlü Kertenkele).


And today, I would like dedicate this photo to our friend, Marcello Romano (marcellr) from Italy for his kind interest my herpetological captures. Ciao Marcello!

The information in here was partly quoted from our joint book with Prof. Atatur:
Atatür, M. K and Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition), Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp."(ISBN 975-483-486-5)[A PDF-Printable Version is present in my web site].
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Hi Bayram

Amazing pose with wonderful detail and exposure. This must have taken a lot of patience to capture.

James

A good take of our naked-eyed friend in fine detail Bayram, thanks to the original POV, details of its ventral coloration is also visible to a degree (you'll notice I didn't even mention the woodwork this time!).
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-02-28 3:04]
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Mehaba Hocam bu resim çok tatlı ve doğal olmuş. Hayvanın duruşu da çok güzel. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Bu resim bir harika hocam. Özellikle de ophisops'un duruşu görüntüye ayrı bir güzellik katmış. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Bahadır

Hi Bayram

Another good shot of this attractive skink. Good pose and DOF. Good sharpness and great note as usual.

Chris

Ciao Bayram,
sono davvero felice e ti ringrazio per questa dedica :)
Bellissima questa foto, dove sei riuscito a bloccare l'immagine nel momento stesso in cui la lucertola stava per muoversi, ottenendo un ottimo risultato.
Grazie ancora, amico mio.
Metto questa foto fra le mie favorite :)
Ciao,
Marcello

Bu kez hareket hissi olan nefis bir kare yakalamışsınız hocam. Renkler de çok güzel. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-02-28 3:46]
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Nice action shot Bayram!
I love the funny pose :-)
Great detail in the scales and good sharpness.
I think a slightly deeper DOF would have been better but otherwise this shot is unblemished!
Thanks for sharing this!

Joe

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-02-28 3:52]
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Hello Bayram,
Excellent capture of this Lizard doing the Twist! Great sharpness and beautiful patterns and colours. A fine composition too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hocam hareket halindeki Ophisops'da bu görüntüyü yakalamak zor olsa gerek. Yine de nefis bir görüntü ve detaylar sözkonusu. Elinize sağlık. Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Deniz

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2008-02-28 7:32]
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Hello Bayram,
Nice action shot, caught in a fine pose to show the features of the Cyprus Ssp. of Schlueter's Snake-eyed Lizard. Another one we must look out for when we visit Cyprus again!
Though this action shot suggests that it is very active and hard to photograph in the wild.
Thanks for sharing this one, my friend,
Best wishes, Ivan

Hi Bayram, splendid lizard in great pose with lovely details and wonderful sharpness, good dedication to our friend Marcello a great expert on TN, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram,

He's wonderful!!! The pose is excellent. Colors are perfect. Superb details from head to tail. I love the twinkle in his eye. The natural setting is wonderful.

Jane

Hi Bayram
She is fast! Nice frozen lizard. Another interesting image in your collection. Maybe you could do a little noise reduction in background
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Bayram,
Thank you for your kind critique!I love your work, and this shot of yours is really perfect!Nice colours, nice POV/DOF!!Very nice presentation!
TFS!
Regards,
Goldy

hello Bayram...very good image and a fine composition to this image...the yellow underbelly is really good!!....

Superb moment, Bayram.
I do like its pose here.
Its head looks a bit like the head of a snake.
As always a very interesting and educational note as well.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-02-28 14:21]
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Hola Bayram.
You did a great work here with this little Lizard. Nice pose and colors. We also have a lot of them here in Mexico, but not a chance to catch one yet.
Saludos My friend
Luis52.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2008-02-28 21:07]
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Merhaba Bayram bey,
tür de fotoğraf da çok estetik. Elinize sağlık. Selamlar.

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this male field lizard. Excellent sharp details and a fine composition. A very good dedication. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2008-02-28 23:27]
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Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Kompozisyon ve renkleriyle guzel bir cekim. Elinize saglik
Selamlar

Hello Bayram,

Very nice composition. I like the pose of this lizard. Good POV and focus. Nice natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-02-29 8:28]
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Selam Bayram,
Lovely shot as always!
TFS
Ena

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4816] (21378)
  • [2008-02-29 9:15]
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Hello Bayram, very sharp image of that lizard! The composition is very well done and the technique is great. Good job, thanks!

Mario

hi Bayram,
you shot this little reptile in a nice pose, it is very interesting with the little yellow under the body, great note as always, bravo Bayram
best regards
franco

Arada kaçanlardan biri daha:) hemde action pose. Nefis. Eline sağlık hoca. Selamlar.

BUNU NASIL BOYLE GUZEL CEKTIN? TAM DONERKEN. HEM DE NET OLMUS. COK GUZEL. ELINE SAGLIK.
LEYLA

Merhaba Hocam,
En bol bulunan kertenkele olan Ophisops'u harika fotoğraflamışsınız. Hayvanın duruşu çok güzel, elinize sağlık.
Saygılar
Naşit

Beautiful picture of this lizard in motion. Excellent POV and good sharpness... Very nice light. Beautiful colours... Cheers, cypturk

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