<< Previous Next >>

Common Chameleon


Common Chameleon
Photo Information
Copyright: MIKE WNR (drmw) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 80] (874)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-12
Camera: Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-01 8:12
Viewed: 739
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Common Chameleon

Chamaeleo chamaelon ....Chamaeleonidae.

Translates as " Earth Lion"

Has a very long sticky tongue. Eats small insects.

Some species have ability to change colour.

Eyes rotate and focus separately and have 360 degree vision.

This specimen found on hot sunny day in Gorge at Akama Peninsula.
Argus, uleko has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To RadhikaG: Chameleondrmw 1 05-04 12:30
To gannu: Chameleondrmw 1 05-02 12:22
To uleko: Chameleondrmw 1 05-01 14:39
To Argus: Chameleondrmw 1 05-01 14:38
To captainsgirl: Chameliondrmw 1 05-01 10:14
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hi Mike,
Nice shot of this lizard, good color and contrasts. TFS
Donna:o)

  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2496 W: 132 N: 7098] (22175)
  • [2007-05-01 14:24]
  • [+]

Hello Mike,
We missed this beauty when we were in Cyprus, but chamelions are not animals that one can plan to see and you were lucky to find it.
Nicely caprtured with good sharpness, colour and set in a pleasing composition with the stoney Bg really setting it off.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2378 W: 164 N: 7139] (22556)
  • [2007-05-01 14:31]
  • [+]

Hello Mike,
Wow, what luck to find such a splendid Chamaeleon on Cyprus! Excellent capture, very sharp and the pattern and colours are fabulous. Well done! We'll have to look for it next time!
Many thanks, Ulla

  • Great 
  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 844 W: 4 N: 2088] (9792)
  • [2007-05-02 8:32]
  • [+]

Mike Beautiful and such a strange creature. This is the first time I am seeing such a creature. Good picture and thks for sharing Ganesh

Hi Mike

Nice shot! First time I've seen one of these guys. Good exposure. The colours are nice and vibrant, and the green makes a great contrast against the grey-brown earth. Nice sharpness and detailing too. TFS

Radhika

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF