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Touch My Hands:o) - for Jane


Touch My Hands:o) - for Jane
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4121 W: 156 N: 5378] (14350)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-18
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Turkish Herpetofauna, Reptiles - Lizards, Chuckwallas, Agamas & Tegus 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-25 0:37
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Darevskia valentini (Valentin’s Rock Lizard) [in Turk. Valentin Kaya Kertenkelesi] (Bipedalism in a Male) #3

Dear Friends, I have started to present Valentin’s Rock Lizard as a 1st in TN from Bolkar Mt. (Ulukışla, Niğde Province) for two days. I uploaded three captures (one of these as being in WS) of a handsome male from the same location (a general appearance, his portrait and usual posture on a rock) to show the typical male pattern, its head scallation and its usual posture on a rock. Here's another three shots (two of these in WS) of the same lizard but this time are related with a different subject: on “its unusual behaviour” on a rock. To take these captures I had to wait aprox. 2 hours without making any movements. But I am sure that he noticed me! Interestingly, this guy showed “bipedality” (see also WS1 and WS2) like a ground squirel which are sympatric in the same place. They can be taught to do tricks, and are said to be intelligent in their ability to learn behaviours.

In this way, I want to mention on the "Bipedalism": a form of terrestrial locomotion where an organism moves by means of its two rear limbs. An animal that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped (meaning "two feet" (in Lat. bi = two + ped = foot). Types of bipedal movement include standing, walking, running, or jumping/hopping, on two appendages (typically legs). In the Triassic period some groups of archosaurs (a group that includes the ancestors of crocodiles) developed bipedalism; among their descendants the dinosaurs all the early forms and many later groups were habitual or exclusive bipeds; the birds descended from one group of exclusively bipedal dinosaurs. A larger number of modern species are capable of bipedal movement for a short time in exceptional circumstances. Several crocodile species and lizard species move bipedally when they are in an extreme hurry, usually to escape from threats; and some lizards, inclusing the Jesus or Basilisk lizard, even run bipedally on water. Many animals rear up on their hind legs while fighting. A few animals commonly stand on their hind legs, in order to reach food or to “keep watch” , but do not move bipedally. In this case which I observed and photographed we can assume that the Valentine Rock Lizard uses the bipedalism to “keep watch” its environment :-).

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Today, I would like dedicate these photos to one of my beloved and heartfelt friend, Jane Magen (jaycee) from USA since she loves very much the hands and foots :-) of these beauties! :p. Thank you Jane for your all kind comments and your valuable contributions to TN.

Hoping that you like these shots!

Cheers,

Bayram

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PS. For Detailed Info on the species please click on the link here

References:

1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
3. Baran, I. & Atatür, M. K. (1998). Turkish Herpetofauna (Amphibians & Reptiles). Ministry of Environment, Ankara. 214 pp.
4. Arnold, N.E. (1978). A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe.Collins, London, UK, 288 pp.
5. Arnold, E. N., Arribas, O. & Carranza, S. 2007. Systematics of the Palaearctic and Oriental lizard tribe Lacertini (Squamata Lacertidae Lacertinae), with descriptions of eight new genera. Zootaxa 1430: 1-86.
6. National Geographic News. How "Jesus Lizards" Walk on Water.
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Ho Bayram,
İnsan gibi davranmaya çalışan bu maskarayı nereden buldun ya Hu? Laf aramızda WS'a koyduğun resimler asıl post'takinden çok daha teknik ve güzel, Jane de bunları daha çok beğenecek, eminim.
Mehmet

Hello Bayram,

nice pose from this Lizard, good dedication to our friend Jane.

Gert

Nefis kareler, güzel bie konu ve enteresan bulgular. Elinize sağlık Bayram hocam. Selamlar, Nazım

:) gercekten maskara bu bayram. sincaplara ozenmis demekki.cok guzel kareler.eline saglik Brother. bir tanesin. Leyla

Hello Bayram,
What a wonderful pose! Great sharp focus. Beautiful natural colours. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

so human, greetings Ori

Hi Bayram,
Interesting comp, POV, and pose..The reach out and touch someone theme works for me. Good detail, color, and exposure also.
Excellent notes/links on this "bipedaling" wonder of nature :)
Well done & TFS!
Howard

Merhaba Hocam,
Bir yaşıma daha girdim! :) Hiç aklıma gelmemişti bu, gerçekten mükemmel kareler, şaşkınlıkla baktım hepsine. Bu davranışı gördüğünüzde sizin de baya heyecanlandığınızı tahmin ediyorum. Bu hayvanlarda böyle bir görüntü yakalamak herkese nasip olmaz. Notlar da her zamanki gibi harika ve fotoğrafları daha anlamlı kılıyor. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılar
Naşit

Not: Elimde olsa 100 puan vermek isterdim bu karelere ama en fazla 2 verebiliyorum ne yazık ki :)

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 443 W: 0 N: 460] (2303)
  • [2008-05-25 7:30]

Merhaba Bayram bey nefis bir kompozisyon olmuş ellerinize sağlık.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 170 N: 7734] (24475)
  • [2008-05-25 7:57]

Hello Bayram,
This is a great shot of this Lizard showing its 'belly' and polo-necked collar!! I don't know if I'd like to shake hands with him though! Lovely, amusing and well-timed capture in beautiful colours. Well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2008-05-25 8:47]
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Hello Bayram,
A fine capture of Valentine's Rock Lizard from another POV. that shows his front feet to function as 'hands' (are they prehensile?) while he is in a bipedal stance. Great focusing on the 'hand' and the head and a fine composition.
TFS this excellent image, a fine tribute to our TN friend, Jane,
Best wishes, Ivan

Hello Bayram,

Excellent posture of this lizard. The focus is very good on the hand. It's a pity that you don't have chosen a higher DOF. Excellent note as usual. Good natural colours. The two picture in the WS are superb.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 420 W: 3 N: 435] (1349)
  • [2008-05-25 10:16]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Çok güzel bir çalışma olmuş.Sınırlı alan derinliği sayesinde tüm dikkat ellerinde toplanıyor.Başlığa çok güzel uymuş:)
Tebrikler,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1865 W: 8 N: 4848] (15703)
  • [2008-05-25 10:16]
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Hi Bayram,

You knew I would love this - and I do. And I would love to shake his hand (yours too.) He is wonderful - and what a pose!!! I think he's smiling at me. Thank you so much for the dedication - I shall cherish it always.

Your very good friend,
Jane

Excellent shot, my dear brother...This is like a portrait.Very nice POV chosen.
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2089 W: 9 N: 5861] (22206)
  • [2008-05-25 12:58]

Hi Bayram. Jane will love this one . Great timing to get this one with its little hand held up. good detail and natural colours. makes a change to see the under side. well done TFS. good notes as always.
Nick..

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1824 W: 243 N: 6007] (21398)
  • [2008-05-25 13:08]

Hi Geckoman!
What a funny pose :-D
I love the POV and the composition is spot-on.
Very sharp and detailed.
Great isolating DOF too.

Superb work Bayram,
Joe

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1086 W: 6 N: 3013] (11160)
  • [2008-05-25 13:24]

Hi Bayram,i like a lot the position of this reptil in your pic,a great sccop,excellent quality in sharpenss and colours,my best compliments,Luciano

Hi Bayram, splendid lizard in great pose with wonderful sharpness, perfect focus and fine details, lovely dedication to our friend Jane, very well done, have a good week, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram,
Sorry for late. A lovely capture of this valentin's lizard with a nice POV. A very good dedication for Jane. Lovely details and superb composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Bayram merhaba,
Nefis bir makro olmuş yine. Sol elin havada duruşu çok estetik. Eline sağlık sağlık arkadaşım. Selamlar
Mustafa

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 985 W: 4 N: 2523] (11717)
  • [2008-05-26 4:24]

Hello Bayram,
I like the picture for a. Lovely composition. B. Excellent POV c. Great focus. But slightly soft and understandable as this position of the animal not easy to shoot. Well done. Ganesh

Great shot! Makes me think of a movie lizard - ready to take down a city. ha ha
What a magnificent pose!
Jaycee is a wonderful talented photographer. Great dedication!

Mükemmel yeter buna :) duruşuyla her yönüyle harika çekimler.
Deniz

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 0 N: 100] (609)
  • [2008-05-26 15:00]

Hahahahaa... çok tatlıymış bu. gerçekten de sincaptan birşeyler kapmış. harika olmuş. elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Superb shot with excellent details, wonderful colours of this cute valentine's lizard Hocam. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

hello Bayram

i lost alot of your last great shots, what wonderful shot of this lizard,
i consider this a funny shot because of his pose and his hand's pose,
fine POV, DOF and vertical framing, i am noticing that the underparts
of his body is like a corn, excellent image, TFS

Asbed

Excelente encuadre y colores. Un ángulo diferente.
Saludos.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 18 N: 3013] (11052)
  • [2008-05-28 13:50]

Hi Bayram

What a great looking fellow. I love the pose you have captured, it is full of character. Amazing low POV and pin sharp as ever. Great work

TFS

Karan

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 120 N: 5170] (22817)
  • [2008-05-29 8:10]

Hello Bayram, very interresting pose of the lizard, a very striking image, well done my friend!

Mario

very nice moment Bayram, this is a rare scene to see!
nice pov and composition!
tfs
Ilias

Wow!! great shot! The way the lizard is standing makes the picture very attractive. Nice POV.

Hi Dayi..Konusun galiba bu hayvanciklara...Ne guzel elini kaldirdi toka etsin...Bu cok sevimli durur dayi... Pose is perfect and good detail...Best wishes..Merih

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