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Hardun Agama


Hardun Agama
Photo Information
Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1027 W: 58 N: 2900] (11044)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-21
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT 350D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-03-31 3:39
Viewed: 2343
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I spotted this large lizard while walking along the Akamas nature trail. I was lucky enough to capture a few shots before it ran off.

Animal Description:

The Hardun Agama is an average sized Agama. They can reach 30 centimeters (one foot) in length at maturity. They are usually a brownish color, though males may also have blue scales on the head and body. Their bellies may be white or yellow in color. They have powerful legs, which are quite suited for climbing.

Their legs are also quite distinctive due to the presence of beautiful scaling. Each of their fingers possesses long, sharp claws. Their tails are often described as spiny. The Hardun Agama may best be best separated from some other agamas by its triangularly shaped head and distinctive neck.

The Hardun has a fairly small range when compared with most of the other subspecies. The Hardun is only found in Cyprus. Since its identification, there seems to have been some debate over the correct naming of its genus. They were originally classified as Agama stellio, though today they are more commonly seen as Laudakia stellio.

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL 350D
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS Windows
Exposure Time: 1/640 sec
F-Stop: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 400/1 mm
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  • Great 
  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-03-31 3:49]

Hi Stephen, nice shot. Good lighting, detail, POV and neutral colours. TFS.
Dean.

  • Great 
  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-03-31 5:20]

Hello Stephen!
Excellent close up.I liked POV,sharpness,details,pose of
lizard,framing and composition a lot.TFS...:-)

  • Great 
  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2006-03-31 6:58]

Hello Stephen,
A very good capture.
Excellent exposure,good sharpness and dof.
Nice little catchlight in its eye too.
These are very quick and you did a great job in capturing it!

TFS

Hi Stephan,
Nice shot on this lizard! Bright sun, but your exposure is perfect here. The colors are excellent. Nice sharp detail, and DOF was also perfect. He is really looking back checking you out.
Scott

Hi Steve,
Very nice one. Perfect DOF and exposure..Excellent sharpness, details, natural color and composition.
Would this be the first lizard with big white?... A landmark occassion! :)

Hi stephen, Great capture. Wonderful colors, and Details, TFS Kyle

Very effective capture against the light coloured rock. The details on the grey body are very sharp.

Well captured Stephen,
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and lighting are excellent. Good POV and framing.
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2006-03-31 12:55]

Stephen, shooting these guys is great, for they often strike great poses.

I like the image a lot. Perfect sharpness, pov and composition.

I enjoy lighting too.

PT

Hello Stephen,

A great shot and wonderful eye contact of this fine little fellow.

Details, exposure, pose, and composition are excellent.

Thank you for sharing it!

Hello Stephen,
Lovely shot! I like everything about it. First of all superb pose of the lizard that seems to look straight at the camera and perfect POV to emphasize that. The rock is exposed very nicely. I always find it difficult to do. Great details and framing too.
I like it a lot!
VERY WELL DONE!

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