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HOUSE MATE II


HOUSE MATE II
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3297 W: 167 N: 9918] (32174)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-14
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/22, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-06-16 5:02
Viewed: 2128
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
GECKO LIZARD II

After the interlude with a modest picture of another house mate posted last night (a black spider), today I am winding up the theme on my favourite house mate, a Gecko, with a full sized picture of it.
Needless to say that poised as I am to leave this country fully and finally by the end of this month, these images of my "house mates" in Riyadh would remind me of my days here.

For a change, here is a note on the physical characteristics of Geckos borrowed from another source instead of the staple Wikipedia:

GECKO -- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Geckos range in size from 0.67 inch (17 millimeters) to 14 inches (35.6 centimeters) in length. The smallest gecko weighs about 0.07 ounce (1.98 grams). The largest gecko, which lives in rainforests, can weigh up to 1.5 pounds (680 grams). While most geckos are brown, gray, or black, a few are yellow, red, blue, orange, or green. They may be plain, or they may have stripes or spots. Colors on the head and neck may be different from the colors on the back. The nocturnal geckos, or those that are active at night, are plainer than the diurnal (die-UR-nuhl) geckos, or those active in the daytime, which tend to have brighter colors.
Geckos usually have flattened bodies and four short limbs, or legs. Each limb has five toes. Some species have claws on each foot. Other types of geckoes have widened toe pads. These toe pads are made to allow the gecko to stick to smooth surfaces. Geckos have large eyes that are open all the time. Except for a few species, the eyes do not have movable eyelids. Instead, the eyes are protected by clear, see-through scales, or thin coatings. Geckos clean these scales regularly with their long tongues. Most geckos are nocturnal. These geckos have vertical pupils (PYU-puhls), meaning that they are positioned straight up and down, in the center of their eyes. Diurnal geckos have round pupils in the center of their eyes. Pupils are parts of the eye that allow light to enter.
Gecko skin is soft and loose and typically covered with granular, or grainy, scales that do not overlap. A few species have smooth skin. Gecko tails come in varied shapes. Many geckos have tails shaped like carrots or turnips. Some have rounder tails that are used to store food.

http://animals.jrank.org/pages/3677/Geckos-Pygopods-Gekkonidae-PHYSICAL-CHARACTERISTICS.html

Thanks for looking and regards to all.
valy67, septama, Matt-Bird, Maite, Jamesp, cicindela, fartash, marhowie, pablominto, volkan, eqshannon, garyfudge, haraprasan, Alex99, Silvio2006, lawhill, captainsgirl has marked this note useful
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Hello Ram !
What a beautiful picture ! I love reptiles of all kind. Excellent details and beautiful vivid colors. The white BG makes the gecko stand out and emphasizes his orange color very nicely. I also like the composition and the POV, and I love the shape of his fingers. very well done !
Valerie.

Hi Ram,

What a unique gecko, I never see the one like this before, nice shot with a good white background, really good detail of its skins also, TFS

Hi Ram,
I love Gecko's and your little house mate is a good picture. Nice sized gecko at that being full size.
Well captured, regards
Matt.

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2007-06-16 5:25]

I don't know how evil or harmful geckos may be at home, but this is a curious and beautiful guest anyway. He has fantastic eyes and funny fingers. I love the contrast of the gecko against the white wall.
Marvellous pose and composition.
Thank you very much, Ram.
Greetings
Maite

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-06-16 5:25]

Hi Ram,
another great shot of this Gecko.
Sharp and well composed.
Well done,
Joe

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-06-16 5:43]

Hi Ram

I really like the 'blown-out' BG - it totally focuses the eye on the form and colours of your housemate. Nice detail and focus.

James

selam ram; excellent close up shot of this lizard,good details presented ,nice POV well captured with nice colours TFS
regards
ridvan

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-06-16 6:34]

Ram Sir, Amazing legs. Its an opportunity to see different kinds of living creatures. TFs Ganesh

Hello Ram!
Last time only a head but this time I can easy watch the entire gecko! :>
Very nice species, here presented in the right way! I like colour, DOF and POV of this photo. And together with interesting and informative note the presentation is really good!
TFS and have a nice weekend my Friend!
Radomir

great, even better than the previous one. It is Ptyodactylus species. greetings Ori

hello mr thakur,
the part 2 of this reptiles is nice as the part one, sharp image with good details, the bg makes the shot look very different, liked the eyes and the special fingers,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hello Ram
What a great shot of this Gecko Lizard,
Perfect details,focusing and BG,
Fantastic colors and Compo,
Superb shot,friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-06-16 11:04]

Hi Ram,

I like this shot of the entire gecko. We seem to be looking right inside of him. The orange markings are wonderful and I still love his feet!

Jane

Hello Ram,
He looks good in full size too!
Good pose, good close-up work showing sharp fine details and vivid colours...
Subject is well framed, and presented in a clean, well balanced composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • volkan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 463 W: 10 N: 2] (1098)
  • [2007-06-16 11:23]

Hi Ram,
I like your house mate:))
It's very cute.
Nice sharpness and details.
Great job.
TFS

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-06-16 11:32]

Hi Ram,
Simply outstanding. Superb profile shot with nice colours and immaculate sharpness. Excellent POV to portray it and a precise DOF. Awesome eyes and those fingers are so scary. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

PS: That is great news you have told me about your landing in Delhi. Opens up a few possibilities.

It's good the see a full view of your room-mate.
I don't suppose he helps with the rent, but at least he should hog the bathroom either.
As always, finely composed and great detail Ram.

Gary

Yes it seems too be a two picture series. The first caught my attention to the front legs and head, now in a more general and newer perspective, the whole body. Although we see the lines of distinguishing changes, Fuzzy Logic can blur those lines rapidly....hence when we look too closely we shall see there are no boundaries at all between this creature and all else...

Bob The Evergreen State of US

Hi Mr. Ram,
WOW such a wonderful colored lizard (GECKO. Well composed shot. You have managed the exposure well in low light. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2007-06-16 14:51]

Hi Ram.
I like your very nice note so much as well as this perfect shot of the cute animal. I like your creative idea and quality of its realization. Perfect sharpness and details of the gecko. I like its nice colours and attractive pose. BG is very interesting and well done too. My best regards and wishes (for the month end).
Alexei.

Hi Ram, great capture of this Gecko with splendid details, wonderful colors, excellent sharpness, BRAVISSIMO! very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-06-16 16:34]

Hello Ram,
Very nice capture.Looks like made of plastic:)Nicely exposed and composed.POV and framing are also wondeful.
TFS..:-)

Hello Ram,
Lovely portrait, nice colors and sharpness,
nice Bg with great shining white, make stand the gecko, well done TFS regards/Lawhill

Interesting capture Ram,
I must get one of those...It would give our chihuahua's something more to bark at :)
I did a workshop I call "Gecko Art".
Just for fun.
Howard

Hello Ram,
What a wonderful little gecko.:o) The white wall just makes him stand out so much more. In days past my son would of wanted to sneak him home! TFS
Donna:o)


Thanks for your comments on my photo " Ornithoptera chimaera chimaera (34):o) I've been away for awhile!

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