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Chamaeleo for Boreocypriensis


Chamaeleo for Boreocypriensis
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Copyright: Nazim Kasot (nkasot) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 735 W: 0 N: 43] (211)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-15
Categories: Reptiles
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna, Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Dedications to Bayram, Bayram's Favorites-2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-14 15:43
Viewed: 1946
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 102
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Mediterranean Chameleon)

A quite different and unmistakable species with a laterally flattened body and characteristic slow movements. Total length up to 24-30 cm. The head narrow and high, in adults in the form of a bony helmet. A vertebral ridge formed by enlarged scales. The toes are arranged as two opposed to three (reversing in front and hind feet) so that feet are modified to gripping rather than walking. The eyes fairly big and bulbous, with fused eyelids leaving a small opening for pupil. The eyes can move independently, or together for stereo vision. Tail strongly prehensile. Can change colour rather quickly, the ground colouration may be overlaid by darker or lighter maculations, spots and/or lateral stripes. A medial abdominal yellowish line, extending posteriorly to anus, does not change colour.

It is strongly arboreal, moves slowly but easily among twigs and branches by means of its grasping feet and prehensile tail; catching various insect preys with a sticky extensible tongue. A female deposits 20 or more eggs into burrows dug in soil.

Known range of the species extends from N Africa and Spain to W Asia; including Turkey and Cyprus with a vertical distribution to 700 m. It is stated that the Cyprus race of this species belongs to C. chamaeleon recticrista. Animals from Turkey and Grecee, suggest that eastern Mediterrenean specimens attain larger dimensions than western ones (Portugal, Spain). Furthermore, there seem to be slight hemipenial differences between the two groups. Thus, the population of Cyprus belongs to the eastern Mediterranean form, i.e., C. chamaeleon recticrista.

The information in here was quoted from boreocypriensis' Cyprus chamaeleon picture who is my supervisor.


Today, I would like to dedicate this photo to my supervisor and colleague, Dr.Bayram Göcmen (boreocypriensis) who makes me interested in herpetology and also improve my knowledge about the topic.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-03-14 16:51]

Hi Nazim

Great shot - excellent POV with outstanding detail and colour. Well observed and captured.

James

Bonsoir Nazim

Superbe spécimen Paul, Je crois qu'il c'est bien servi ici de sont outil préféré pour ce faire discret le camoufflage. Félicitations pour l'éclairage et les belles couleurs du sujet.

Merci pour l'envoie....JP

Hi Nazim

Very beautiful photo.Good details and nice colors.I liked.

Selam Nazım,
Resim bir harika. Çok güzel bir poz olmuş. Jane'in yazısını okuyunca fark ettim. Dedikasyonun için de teşekkür ederim.
Bayram

Dostum çok güzel bir çekim olmuş. Herşey yerli yerinde. Hocamıza da güzel bir hediye olmuş. Teşekkürler.
Baha

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2008-03-15 4:29]

Selam Nazım,
Gerçekten güzel bir çekim olmuş. Biyologlar için Fotoğraf Tekniği dersi bayağı faydalı olmuş anlaşılan:). Eline sağlık. Hocamıza ithaf etmen de güzel bir durum olmuş. Teşekkürler.
Mehmet

Selam Nazım, Çok güzel bir fotografik çekim. Eline sağlık. Hocamıza dedike etmen de hoş olmuş. Teşekkürler.
Deniz

Elinize sağlık. Muhteşem bi makr olmuş..

A good close-up executed in good exposure and focus, in spite of the lighter BG Nazım, but I believe you should wait to capture the whole of the cham. my friend.
Mehmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-03-15 9:15]

Hi Nazim,

I'm sure Bayram will appreciate this dedication. Good closeup of this chamaelon. Good details of the face and skin. Nice natural colors and I like the blurred background.

Jane

Bellissimo primo piano, ottimo POV, buoni dettagli e molto belli i colori, ottima esposizione con luce radente. Complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Buen enfoque a la cabeza de este precioso reptil. Gran encuadre y excelente iluminación.
Un abrazo Nazim: J. Ignasi.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-03-15 18:54]

Hola Nazim.
Un bello ejemplar. Exelente claridad y nitiez en la foto. La pose es bella y la nota escrita de mucho interes.
Saludos Mi buen amigo.
Luis52.

Nazım çok güzel bir çekim olmuş. Renkler ve detaylar yerinde. Eline sağlık.

hello Nazim

superb close-up shot with excellent POV, great DOF,
excellent luminosity of the image,
and excellent sharpness & details, TFS

Asbed

Hello Nasim,

Very nice picture of this chameleon. Good POV, DOF and focus on the head. Superb detail of the skin and very nice colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hey Bro Nazim!
I love this shot, nice POV with great details!
Very well done!Thank you!
regards,
Goldy

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-03-17 8:37]

Hello Nazim, very nice shot of this Chamaeleo, the details are very sharp, the exposition is good and I like the composition, thanks!

Mario

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2008-03-18 3:43]

Hello Nazim,
Very impressive close-up of this Chameleon! I like the very sharp details and the fine natural colours. You've also got a fine soft background and I like the composition.
Many thanks and regardsk, Ulla

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2008-03-18 4:30]

Hello Nazim,
nice close up work on this shot. POV and DOF work very well.
A lot of great detail and textures captured in this shot.
Very nice sharpness and very well presented.
Sky

Hello Nazim. Excellent sharpness of this chamaeleon. Well perched on this diagonal branch and stunning against the clear background. Regards. Jusni

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2008-03-19 5:48]

Hello Nazim,
Superb close-up of the front part of a Chamaeleon. The sharpness and POV are great and it shows up well against an OOF natural BG. We must try to look for one when we are in Cyprus next time but usually one finds chameleons by chance.
This is also a fine attribute to TN's herpetologist, our friend Bayram.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Regards, Ivan

Hi Nazim,
A nice dedication for Bayram. Excellent capture very good details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Merhaba Nazim, mukemmel netlik ve kalite tebrikler Selam Necip.

Hi Nazim, superb portrait of splendid Chameleon with fantastic colors, wonderful details and excellent sharpness, lovely dedication to our friend Bayram, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Nazim,

This is a very detailed and sharp photograph!
I like how it is possible to see the texture of the skin as well as the coloured patterns!

It shows up very well against the blurred b/g.

I have only ever seen one of these in Malta.
It was walking very slowly and deliberately along a wall at an historical site.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
Many thanks for your warm comments on 'King Daffodil'.

Merhaba Nazim,
Selam!
You had a great posting which is beautifully composed and captured!
Best DOF in good closeness, sharpness and superb details in the shot!
very informative notes that comes with the good image that shared
greeting
Tony

Hi Nazim,
This is a great shot with great DOF and POV. the BG id helping in bringing out the subject.

...for Bayram...absolutely right :)

Great shot!!

TFS
Kirti

Hello Nazim!
First of all - many thanks for all your comments to my pictures. It is really a great honour for me to see you in my gallery :) I also would like to thank you for all these nice words :)
And please call me Radomir (or Radek -this is short version of my name), as Jaskula is my family name :) All my friends use my first name, so please do it too :)

This is a very nice picture of chameleon, species which I always wanted to see in the wild. You took this picture with keeping all importnt technique details: good DoF, sharpness, and colours. I also agree that it was great idea to dedicate this photo to Bayram, our Friend and Colleague from Cyprus who is specializing in reptiles and amphibians :)
I wish you a very nice weekend and all the best!
Greetings from Lodz,
Radek

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 0 N: 427] (3110)
  • [2008-03-22 10:18]

Bela foto ótima nitides da imagem muito interessante este animal parabéns.
Nilson

Hola Nazim.
Fantásticos detalles y muy buena nitidez.
Buenos contrastes.
Saludos y tfs, JL.

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-03-23 13:50]

Merhaba Nazım bey oldukça güzel bir makro çalışması olmuş ellerinize sağlık.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2008-03-27 12:57]

Hello Nazim,

Excellent close up, very nice composition
and great sharpness.. Well done

Everton

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 0 N: 317] (2481)
  • [2008-04-01 22:08]

Hi Nazim,
great portrait for this nice and interesting little animal, it is looking carefully at you camera, bravo
kind regards
franco

WOW..great shot, perfect focus, colours and details...excellent work, best regards h.

Hi Nazim,
I like your shot of the Chamaeleon in Cyprus a lot.The sidewise illumination exposes the sculpture of the skin very well. Welcome on TN. Keep up sending good pictures! It's very fitting that you dedicated the picture to Bayram.
My best regards
Dietrich

Hi Nazim,
Interesting POV & comp, great details! :)
TFS,
Howard

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-05-05 3:09]

Hi Nazim,
Splendid shot of this charming Chameleon with great colours and details on its scales. A full image would have looked even better. Anyway you have done good work here and I like the lighting effects too. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

ME KADAR GUZEL BIR RESIM BU NAZIM. ELINE SAGLIK. KIBRISIMI COK OZLEDIM. SELAMLAR.
LEYLA

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2008-05-08 4:03]

Merhaba Nazım,
Kıbrıstayken bunlardan ben de görmüştüm.Detaylar,keskinlik çok güzel olmuş.Selamlar,ellerine sağlık!

Merhaba Nazım Bey,
Gerçekten çok güzel bir foto. Kertenkele üzerindeki desenler o kadar net çıkmış ki sanki gerçek gibi ve ürkütücü (yani benim için :)) Ellerinize sağlık.
Kıbrıs'tan Selamlar
Gamze:)

Hola Nazim, excelente detalle y mejor información. Un saludo

  • Great 
  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-06-16 7:49]

Hi Nazim,
I see that Bayram has been quite an inspiration to so many , as supervisor to many of you and as a friend here in TN to many of us.And the way he has kindled the passion for herpetology in you is quite evident in the presentation that you have made here.

I love the very refreshing PoV you have used and the details highlighting the textuire of its body .The light falling on the chameleon enriches the beauty of this fine composition and the good DoF that you managed works very well.
Well done.I sure hope we see more postings from you.

TFS & salams..

Selam Nazim...Guzel cekmissin...Dayima gore bir hediye...Ellerine saglik..Merih

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2008-09-20 3:48]

Hello Nazim
superbs clarity and sharpness of the creature.
Well composed in its blurry background.
The scales are clear and its very unique creature.

Regards,
Foozi

Merhaba Nazım Bey,
Süper etkileyici bir makro çekim.Kadraj, netlik ve detaylar harika.Eline sağlık.

hAyAti

Hallo Nazim
You have captured this chameleon with great focus and sharpness. The texture of the scales on this reptile is amazingly clear and displays well. It almost looks like thousands of little balls in all different colours woven together. The paw of this animal is very intriguing and caught my eye. A well presented image and a dedication I am sure Bayram appreciated at the time.
Best regards.
Anna

Selam Nazım kılavuzu karga olanın lafı geldi:) aklıma. hocan gibi sende kertişci olmuşsun. Renkleri cok güzek bu buki nin eline sağlık.
Gökhan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-02-14 17:35]

Hi Nazim,this Chamaleo is very very nice,i saw a lot of that in Madagascar and i never thought that they lives in Cyprus too.The point of view of this pic make a difference,excellent work,my best compliments,Luciano

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
  • [2009-08-31 6:22]

Hallo Nazim,
Wow what a picture ?
Super macro of the reptiles. My congratulations.
So something is not quite easy photo!
A nice day,
Adrian

hello Nazim
very fine POV and result, with exceptional output in natural colours and details, great close up!
thanks for your very good comments in my photo!
keep photographing! TFS
Nasos

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