Iurus asiaticus - for Bro Ahmet

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Iurus asiaticus - for Bro Ahmet
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3337 W: 139 N: 3764] (9894)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-10
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Arthropods from Turkey & Cyprus, scorpions of the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-11 0:49
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Favorites: 2 [view]
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Iurus asiaticus (=I. dufoureius asiaticus) Asiatic Scorpion

The scorpion Iurus asiaticus which is the largest scorpion in Europe and Turkey belongs to the family Iuridae and is endemic in Turkey. It is a venomous (neurotoxic) species. Identification was done my colleague & my close friend Ahmet Karatash (rousettus) who is an expert on the Turkish Scorpions, and in this way, I dedicate to this photo to him for his valuable contributions to the knowledge of the Turkish Scorpion fauna.

Thanks my brother Ahmet!

Cheers,

Bayram

Ps. The photographed scorpion is appox. 4 cm in length, but I also observed a huge one (approx 8-9 cm) during our trip in the same locality.

Today I will leave Izmir, thus I uploaded two capture which I photographed during our trip. All the best my friends! Take care! Greetings!

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Ooo Hocam... bugün peşpeşe güzel fotolar.
Ayrı kalınca özlemişsiniz TN'i. Mükemmel bir kare.
Elinize sağlık.
Kıbrıs'ta dört gözle bekliyoruz, selamlar
Nazım

Hi Bayram
Change of subject. Good shot of scorpions are rare on TN. Great technically, but also very informative presentation. Good sharpness, nice field guide POV.
I like it very much
TFS
Krzysztof

nice one, saw anotjer scorpion in our desert, will post it soon. Ori

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2336 W: 59 N: 4112] (13398)
  • [2008-04-11 1:49]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Ahmet Bey icin guzel bir hediye olmus. Netlik ve detaylari ile basarili bir cekim. Elinize saglik
Selamlar

Hello Bayram,
Better not touch it. 4 cm in length...very small animal.
Very educational contribution.
TFS
Annick

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 441 W: 0 N: 68] (472)
  • [2008-04-11 2:26]

Hocam yine çifter gidiyoruz... Vakit bulursam ben de çiftleşen salyangozları yükleyeceğim. Ama malum arazi hazırlığı var. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Mükemmel detaylar ve ürkütücü bir akrep Bayram Hocam. Kalitesi üst düzeyde bir görüntü. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

My elder brother, many thanks for your kind words. I am very happy receiving such a great gift. It is really perfect macro shot for this scorpion in natural environs. The species occurs only Turkish Mediterranean and S Ege (Aegea) region, and also Sourthern parts of Greece. It ranges also south Aegean island incl Crete (Girit). Thanks again.
best wishes and have a nice trip in your country, T.R.N.Cyprus.
Ahmet

Bayram Hocam karenin bir yanından diğer yanına her yönüyle mükemmel detay ve özellikli bir çekim yapmışsınız. Ahmet Hocaya da mükemmel bir hediye olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hello Bayram,

Superb picture of this scorpion. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Very nice natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

My dear friend bayram,
I hope you are doing well after your travel...This scorpion is really well shot...
Miss you a lot here on TN, my friend..get back soon..
Cheers!
Goldy

hello Bayram

excellent shot of this Asiatic Scorpion, fine POV and DOF,
great sharpness and details on all the image, TFS

Asbed

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2008-04-11 7:45]

Hello Bayram,
you come up with very interesting captures. I'm not sure if I would be getting to close to those scorpions ;-).
Very good photo, the sharpness and details are excellent.
TFS..Sky

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4021] (13255)
  • [2008-04-11 8:41]

Hi Bayram,

This does not look like the small red scorpions we have here. It looks more like a black lobster! Wonderful colors and details - the markings are beautiful.

Jane

A fine, frame filling macro-shot of this nice (?) specimen Bayram, a good dedication indeed to our friend, Dr. Ahmet Karatash, he will like it, I'm sure.
Cheers,
Mehmet

hello Bayram, I apologise for missing this wonderful scorpion,great image with all details and colouration, and good(no---excellent) notes.

regards h

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1085 W: 58 N: 2140] (7179)
  • [2008-04-11 10:35]

Hello Bayram,
The production of your photos is very high.
Excellent photo of this scorpion. Superb sharpness, beautiful colours and a great POV.
Have a good weekend,
Peter

slm bayram hocam
Ahmet Bey icin guzel bir hediye olmus güzel bir çekim bizim oralarda buna birde kuyruklu ismi ile söylerler adana yöresinde ellerine sağlık.
mehmet

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 401] (1580)
  • [2008-04-11 12:07]

Excellent capture of beautiful scorpion, Bayram!

TFS<

Ishi

Merhaba Bayram,
Selam!!
Many thanks for sharing this awesome image of Scorpion in such closeness and also a nice dedication to our friend Dr.Ahmet!
the image is in perfect sharpness, natural colour and superb details in every part!
well done and my compliment!
greeting
Tony

Bayram hoşgeldin, araziden dödün demek. Döner dönmez de yaptın yapacağını. Ahmet kızmamış görünüyor ama bence en kısa sürede bir sürüngen veya kurbağa ile karşılıkverecektir buna. Eline sağlık. Selamlar
Mustafa

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4446] (13284)
  • [2008-04-11 13:26]

Hi Bayram

A great close-up shot - good composition and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.

James

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 342 W: 0 N: 263] (2095)
  • [2008-04-11 15:25]

Ola Bayram
Que magnifica foto deste escorpião, ficou com uma grande perfeição os detalhes dos pelos de suas patas e garras. A nitidez esta perfeita e a luminosidade ainda melhor, uma das mais belas fotos de escorpião que já vi.
Parabens
Nilson

Spettacolare cattura, eccellente nitidezza e grande ricchezza di dettagli, magnifici i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Bayram, splendid capture of this scorpion, amazing details and great sharpness, BRAVO!, very well done, ciao Silvio

Selam Hocam,
İzmir'e 1 günlük uğramanızı fırsat bilip hemen iki tane güzel ve taze kare eklediniz. Akrebi bütü ihtişamıyla sergileyen çok güzel bir fotoğraf. Yanlış bilmiyorsam Avrupa'nın en zehirli türlerinden biri. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılar
Naşit

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 4 N: 1811] (8606)
  • [2008-04-12 9:53]

Hello Bayaram,
Very courageous shot as this is a dangerous insect. Excellent natural sorroundings and info. Ganesh

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 184 W: 0 N: 255] (2018)
  • [2008-04-12 11:03]

Hi Bayram,
a great image of a dangerous animal I think, scorpions are not good friends to play whith, anyway you have done a great image, very bright and with beautiful colours, bravo my friend
kind regards
franco

Hello Bayram,

An excellent image of this scorpion, nice composition, shows it very well. Nice and sharp too.

Thanks,
John

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5087] (17953)
  • [2008-04-12 14:46]
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Very, very, very detailed shot of this Scorpion, Bayram!
Superb composition and a great POV.
Very nice lighting and great exposure.
Excellent DOF too.
Brilliant work Geckoman!
Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Joe

Ciao Bayram,
non conoscevo questo scorpione, endemico di Turchia.
Una specie veramente magnifica che tu hai fotografato in maniera eccellente.
Complimenti, come sempre.
Marcello

Buenos detalles, luz y colores. Quizá demasiado enfoque. Un excelente documento.
Saludos: J. Ignasi

Hi Bayram,
OH! what a capture of this dangerous looking scorpion. Well It is a coincident I also went to my village to attend a function. And I also saw a scorpion and got chance to shoot some. But It was night time and I had to use flash. Shall post it soon. Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful dedication for our friend Ahmet.

Good Morning Bayram,
Great looking scorpion with nice color, detail, DOF, and exposure.
Well seen in its natural environment.
Looks slightly over-sharp on my monitor..
Well done,
Howard

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 132 N: 6649] (20861)
  • [2008-04-13 7:09]

Hello Bayram,
A superb macro of the Asiatic Scorpion. The technical standard is first class and the POV and composition show it well in a pleasing way.
Nice that you dedicate this to our friend Ahmet and thanks for sharing this!
Best wishes my friend,
Ivan

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1035 W: 5 N: 2718] (9902)
  • [2008-04-13 17:19]

Hi My friend.
Great macro Photo of this Scorpion. Very sharp so We can see fine details in his body.
Take care Bayram. and have a nice trip.
Luis52.

Hi Bayram

Great shot of this lovely scorpion, 9cm is massive, I have only sen 2-3cm ones in Australia.
Good sharpness and pattern details.
Hope your having fun in Cyprus.

Chris

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2073 W: 6 N: 1848] (12714)
  • [2008-04-16 2:24]

Hola amigo,
estupendo trabajo,
pov y efectivo foco,
maximo realismo,
saludos

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1497 W: 18 N: 2924] (10762)
  • [2008-04-21 12:16]

Hi Bayram

He is very dangerous looking. I admire you for getting such a close and detailed shot. I'm not sure I would want to get that close. Sharp and with a great POV

TFS

Karan

Hello Friend,
I am sorry I have been away.
This is an excellent macro shot with great details and exposure. Fabulous shot!!

TFS
Kirti

Aman ne kadar korkunc bir akrep. nasil korkman da ceken bunlari. on kollari yengec gibi. detaylari harika ama. eline saglik. Leyla

Excellent close-up shot of this huge scorpion with wonderful sharpnes and lighting... tfs... cypturk

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