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Why you looking to me ;o) - for Peter
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5085 W: 178 N: 12389] (33819)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06
Categories: Reptiles
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Turkish Herpetofauna, Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Geckos, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3, Reptiles - Geckos 1, Syrian Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-08 2:19
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Stenodactylus grandiceps (Large-headed Thin-toed Gecko) (in Turk. Tombul Keler)

This lovely gecko species is distributed in Iraq, N. Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and the westernmost part of SE Anatolia (Turkey). In Turkey, It is represented with some isolated small populations in Kilis province (I do not give their exact localities to protect them against to gecko-hunters).

One of my graduate students, Mr. Bahadır AKMAN is studying on its biology and ecology yet. It is a strictly nocturnal, medium-sized (up to 9-10 cm total length but the males are usually smaller) terrestrial gecko, without adhesive pads on fingers. The head is fairly broad and large, snout relatively rounded. The eyes are large and prominent, with a vertical pupil. Ear opening is small and rounded. The digits and toes lack adhesive pads and they have one row of scales (sometimes these scales shows a tricarinate structure). The tail is relatively thick, elongated conical, gradually tapered to a not very fine point. Coloration is variable especially depending on age (see another capture of the species on TN). They are usually grayish, brownish or yellowish above, with whitish or yellowish dots of irregular size. A more or les developed darker pattern, consisting of 3-5 transversal cross-bands is seen on dorsal side. The tail is generally has some dark rings or cross-bands, often nearly completely black, sometimes with a whitish tip. The belly is crème or dirty whitish.

During the daytime, it is hidden in self-dug borrows under stones. It is generally inhabits more burrows. Activity starts about 3-4 hour after the sunset. They forage for prey with highly arisen tails. When they were encountered with a prey, the tails exhibits lateral undulation, and soon after the dinner Large-headed Gecko shows eye-licking behaviour! (See the WS version). The eyelicking behaviour is definetely spontaneus. When threatened, they adopt a raised, stiff-legged posture. An interesting voice resembling the “whip” “whip” is emitted when touched its tail with finger and soon after it tooks its characteristic posture.

I was impressed that Stenodactylus females are especially aggressive. I admire their eye-licking behaviour and the characteristic postures exhibiting when threatened of these lovely geckos.

They feed on various small nocturnal soft-bodied invertebrates including some caterpillars, crickets and grasshoppers. Females lay two hard-shelled, nearly spherical eggs.

And today, I would like dedicate this photo to our friend, Peter van Zoest (Peterz) from Netherlands for his kind interest my herpetological captures and in thanks for his lovely dedication to me with a beautiful Whip-tailed Lizard, Ameiva leptophrys belonging to the family Tejidae (New World Common Lizards). Thank you Peter for the lovely dedication.
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Hocam gözler çok ilginç durmuş rengarenk, bunun yakın (daha yakın) çekimi hoş olabilir diye düşünüyorum. Kütük tanıdık geldi :).

A perfect capture of this fine gecko's "threatened" posture Bayram, it is possible to see the all four small pupils formed by the vertical cleft of the main pupil within that huge eye! Very nice indeed my friend, it is nice to see that our eternal "woodwork" is now universally recognized!
Cheers,
Mehmet

Aman Hocam beni kalbimden vurdunuz bugün:) Bu güzelliği gördükça çalışma isteğim daha da çok artıyor. Sayenizde "gekkoların en güzeli" ile çalışma fırsatı buldum. Size minnettarım. Elinize sağlık. Çok teşekkürler hocam.
Bahadır

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-03-08 3:38]
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Hello Bayram,

Excellent picture of this gecko. I like very much the POV. Very good composition, DOF and sharpness. Excellent colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

hehehe:) Hocam tezi toparlarken bir baktık bizim steno:) Bahadır heyecanlandı. Yerinde duramıyor. Ama nefis hayvan nefis bir çekim. Hemde onun davranışlarını da çok güzel yansıtıyor. WS'deki görüntü de mükemmel. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Bro,
You're the best!;)
Very sharp and nice POV!
Thank you!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1055 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-03-08 3:43]
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:) Hocam Bahadır'ın eli ayağına karışmıştır kesin. Bu güzellik karşısında Allah bilir ne sakarlıklar yapmıştır:) Mükemmel bir görüntü ve hayvanın biyolojis hakkında müthiş dökümanlar vermişsiniz bence. Bahadır tezi burdan yazar artık:). Selamlar.
Mehmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2008-03-08 3:46]
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Hello Bayram,
What a fine capture of this spotted Gecko together with a very interesting note about its behaviour! I like its pose and the fine low POV. Well composed too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

well because yo are cute and very well portrayed....!!!
ciao bayram, my friend
anna

Biyolojide fotoğrafçılığın doruğu! Bir resim bu kadar güzel olabilir. Resmi tanımlamak için en uygun kelime nedir bulamıyorum hocam. Herşey nefis. Notlar ve Tombul Keler'in davranış özelliklerini, ayrıca diğer biyolojik pul detaylarını da yansıtan başka bir fotoğraf bulmak zor olsa gerek. Çok iyisiniz hocam... Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-03-08 4:54]
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Good morning Bayram!
What a nice photo of this cute Gecko!
Excellent POV and composition.
Great sharpness.
Brilliant composition as well.
I like the shot in the WS :-)
Thanks for sharing this,

Joe

hello bayram,
peter will love this dedication, the posture looks quite interesting to me? liked the pov and the composition, natural colours,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Bayram, splendid gecko with amazing details, wonderful colors and superb sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram

A wonderful shot - great POV and detail. Excellent timing - full msrkd for patience!

TFS

James

another great gecko! TFS Ori

Great Gecko..lovely natural colours and good composition....fine focus and expert notes...

Dear friend Bayram,
This dedication is a great surprise and honour to me.
And an excellent photo too. I add it directly into my favourites.
Thank you very much,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2008-03-08 7:19]
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Hello Bayram,
Excellent capture of this terrestrial nocturnal Gecko, a species that the vast majority of us would never see in our lives, which makes this fine image all the more interesting. This is nice and sharp and I like the pose and POV.
Thanks for sharing this excellent picture of a Large-headed Thin-toed Gecko.
Best wishes my friend,
Ivan

Cool critter. Gigantic eyes, huh? Nice pose, too! Good capture! Cheers, Klaus

Hello Bayram,
IMO this is an extraterrestrial, Bayram:-).
I do like that funny smile.
Lovely animal indeed.
TFS
Annick

Hi Bayram,

A beautiful Gecko with an amazing eye. Love the stance. Wonderful colors and details of the skin. The workshop is just phenomenal. What an interesting trait - to lick the eye. Is this common in other reptiles too?

Jane

hi Bayram,
this animal was posing just for you and you did it very well, nice image friend, bravo
best regards
franco

Hi Bayram

What a beauty, superb gecko shot. Excellent pose and composition on this one. Great sharpness and DOF. The eye is really interesting, almost looks like a raised rim around it.
TFS

Chris

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 61 N: 591] (2458)
  • [2008-03-09 6:40]
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Selam Bayram,
Lovely gecko!
Nicely composed!
Thanks for waiting :-)
Beautiful photo in the WS!
Ena

Hi Bayram

Brillian macro of this beauty! What an interesting pose. Superb light and details.

Great Shot

Best
Ravi

Ciao Bayram,
questa foto è magnifica!
Mi piace molto il soggetto fotografato e, ancora di più, mi piace la strana posizione in cui sei riuscito a fotografarlo.
Sempre bravo :)
Ciao,
Marcello

Hi Bayram,

Nice shot, cool lizard, and it looks like it's smiling.

Thanks,
John

eleman harika poz vermiş. burda çok daha sevimli görünüyor. gönderdiğin en güzel zamanlamalı fotoğraflardan biri. useful notlar da KDVsi. eline sağlık hacı. iyi geceler.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-03-10 14:50]
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Hi Bayram

The eye contact is great and that is a wonderful eye. I am amazed by the different colours and pstterns in the skin of your subjects. This pink tone is wonderful. Nice POV, good focus and well composed

TFS

Karan

Hi Bayram,
Great composition, with fine detailing and a very low POV. liked the WS picture.

TFS
Kirti

Bonito encuadre y excelentes colores los de este curioso reptil. Buena profundidad e iluminación. Excelente trabajo Bayram.

really nice pose of this gecko, looks like it feel threating, with good details of the whole body,the contrast and the background also superb, thanks for the detailed notes also

cheers

Erlangga

Hallo Bayram
This guy's eyes are so big I don't think it can miss any insect for a meal. You presented us with specie which I have not seen before. What a fine capture of this spotted gecko together with a very interesting note about its behaviour. No I also know a little more about this reptile. A wonderful display of colour presented in great sharpness and focus. Always very interesting to look at your postings. They are sometimes very creepy, but still very interesting. I might just run away if I come across some of the them face to face. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy your day.
Anna

Aman:) ne kadar sirin birsey bu be? sevesim geldi. Turkiyede ne guzel hayvanciklar var boyle. cok guzel durmus sanki sana bakiyor ve poz veriyor manken gibi:) senin mankenin:p. eline saglik.

Çok tatlı bir hayvan bu Hocam, insanın sevesi geliyor :) Sizin çekiminizle daha da bir güzelleşmiş. Paylaşım için teşekkürler!
Naşit

Hi Uncle, superb close-up of this Gecko with a wonderful view of his face...tfs.. kind regards, cypturk

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