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Mauremys rivulata - for Howard


Mauremys rivulata - for Howard
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4007 W: 153 N: 4858] (12886)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2000-04
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon F2
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Cyprus Herpetofauna, Turtles - Tortugas - Tortues, Turkish Herpetofauna, Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Syrian Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-09 0:42
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mauremys rivulata (Western Caspian/Stripe-necked Terrapin) (in Turk. Çizgili Kaplumbağa) [A portrait]

The detailed information of the species was given in another (-whole-) capture of the species from Asidere (Metehan, Nicosia). Thus, no more additional knowledge is present here.

This terrapin species is a relatively small-sized with the maximum carapace length up to 25 cm, carapace ankylosed to plastron; axillar and inguinal plates present. The head is relatively small with pointed snout terminating in a vertical edge. The round tympanum is of about the same diameter as the eye. The carapace is low-domed and oval-shaped, slightly wider posteriorly; vertebral and costal plates with distinct central keels in young, gradually become indistinct in older specimens. The head, neck and limbs with distinct longitudinal yellowish stripes. The sexual dimorphism is expressed by the longer and thick-based tails, slightly concave plastron and longer fore-feet claws in males. Its range extends from Balkans to W & S Turkey, W. Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus and some Aegean islands, such as Crete.

In Northern Cyprus, Stripe-necked Terrapin is present being only in around the Küçük Kaymakli and Metehan (Kermia), Kanlidere and Asidere (Pedios) streams (Nicosia).

Ps. This species (M. rivulata) has been treated as a subspecies of M. caspica for many years. Presently, it is considered to be a monotypic species [The image were scanned from a diapositive] .

And finally, today I would like dedicate this photo to our joint friend, Howard Shirley (gerbilratz) from UK, for his kind interest my herpetological captures. Thank you Howard! Cheers,
nkasot, gerbilratz, zulfu, uleko, mariki, bahadir, xTauruSx, matatur, Jamesp, jaycee, nglen, rousettus, goldyrs, degani, yasemin, montivipera, cypturk has marked this note useful
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To kebapci: Selamboreocypriensis 2 03-11 07:34
To goldyrs: :-) hi Broboreocypriensis 1 03-10 08:57
To rousettus: slmboreocypriensis 1 03-09 23:33
To Silvio2006: Hi Silvioboreocypriensis 1 03-09 14:31
To nglen: Hi Nickboreocypriensis 1 03-09 12:30
To jaycee: Hello My Dear Friend Janeboreocypriensis 1 03-09 09:54
To jignasi: Hello Ignasiboreocypriensis 1 03-09 09:53
To PeterZ: Hello Peterboreocypriensis 1 03-09 07:00
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To matatur: Selam Hocamboreocypriensis 1 03-09 06:47
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To bahadir: :) :Dboreocypriensis 1 03-09 06:43
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To uleko: Hi Ullaboreocypriensis 2 03-09 05:26
To zulfu: selamboreocypriensis 1 03-09 01:23
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Thank you very much for the dedication...a nice surprise!!! I like terrapins, and (tortoise) ...lovely textures to this picture...the skin appears to be soft to touch!....excellent information with this image...great DOF to help show off the features...kind regards...h

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 0 N: 95] (587)
  • [2008-03-09 1:20]
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Mükemmel bir kare Bayram Hocam. Derinlik detaylar ve renkler mütjhiş uyum içinde. Elinize sağlık. Hemşeriniz çok sevindi anlaşılan:). Selamlar.
Mehmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2475 W: 168 N: 7514] (23734)
  • [2008-03-09 1:42]
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Hello Bayram,
Fine close capture of this Terrapin together with an excellent note. Amazing skin and I love the smile on its face! :-)
TFS and cheers, Ulla

Hello Bayram,

Very nice picture of this terrapin. Good composition and POV. I did a WS to improve the sharpness and to reduce the noise, but you have to wait tomorrow to see the result :-).
Cheers,
Mariki

Hocam yine nefis bir makro. Renkler çok hoş. Elinize sağlık.
Selamlar,
Bahadır

Excellent close-up capture my dear supervisor! Lovely colours and details, nicely framed, super composition TFS!
Regards,
Deniz

Great and superb work,very well shot

Ho Bayram,
A good portrait of our friend in "soft-focus" style, however the "softer" and greenish BG is rather nice. And a good dedication, I must add!
Mehmet

Hi Bayram

Lovely close-up with nice colour. The OFF BG suits the subject well.

James

Hello Bayram,
Nice portrait of this Terrapin. Good POV,DOF and composition. The colours are a bit soft and the BG noisy. So I did a WS. I hope you like it.
Regards,
Peter

Buen encuadre y colores pero una lástima el justo enfoque conseguido.
Abrazo.

Hi Bayram,

Wonderful portrait of this Terrapin with the smile on his face. I love the eye and the fine details of the skin. Perfect background for this shot. I also like Peter's workshop. Happy Sunday!

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 5 N: 5602] (21160)
  • [2008-03-09 12:07]
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Hi Bayram. We have some Terripins in the local river i must admit i was a bit surprised to see them one eve in the sun on a log . this is a very close up shot showing all the detail in his skin.as always good notes too. well done TFS.
Nick..

rivulata için güzel bir makro. az da olsa detay kaybı ve noisy var ama slayt taraması dikkate alınınca oldukça iyi. notlar her zamanki gibi çok güzel ve bilgi verici. eline sağlık. iyi geceler.

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  • nkasot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 403 W: 0 N: 38] (189)
  • [2008-03-10 4:08]
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:) hocam sıraya koydunuz galiba. Dünkü, Bahadır'ın hayvanından sonra benim kaplumbağamın nefis bir makrosunu koymuşsunuz. BG nefis olmuş. Detaylar da harika. Bir markalama da buna yapayım bari:D. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Nazım

Hi Bayram, splendid portrait of turtle, great details and good sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bro!
Beautiful!
No other comments!
Thank you!
Goldy

Hocam, bu biraz işçilik istiyor. gürültü azaltımı, keskinlik, kontrast vb. Kompo güzel olmuş.

hi Bayram,
great portraint of a nice animal, it has a great pose, very interesting note, bravo Bayram
best regards
franco

kaplumbagaciklari cok severim zaten. ne guzel cekmissin sanki gozunun ustunde birsey var? bicare hayvancik allah bilir hastadir. eline saglik guzel cekmissin. Leyla

Selam Hocam,
Günderilerinizde kaplumbağa göremiyoruz pek. Çizgili Kaplumbağanın güzel bir portresi olmuş, elinize sağlık.
Saygılar
Naşit

What a perfect close-up to this terrapin uncle. the clarity and details are excellent. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards, Merih

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