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Collared Forest Gecko for Bayram


Collared Forest Gecko for Bayram
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-17
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital JPEG
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dedications to Bayram, Bayram's Favorites-2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-17 9:05
Viewed: 1152
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In 2006 we were in Ecuador. There I photographed this Gecko on a huge tree. It was difficult to see. First I saw only the black and white end of the tail.
But I didn’t have any idea what lizard it was. So I asked Bayram to look and send him two photos for the ID.
I get this answer: Its up-down position on the trunk and caudal transwers band (resembling Hemidactylus) indicates that this is a gecko species. Also the pupil is prominent in your 2nd shot that show us it is oval in shape. This feature is the characteristic of the day geckos which are lives in Madagascar mainly -(by the way all night-active geckos have a vertical pupil like cats:))-. But a representative genus Gonatodes lives in South America including Ecuador. Therefore your shot absolutely a Gonatodes sp. However, I am not sure exact id. The collar white band on the neck, caudal white bands and dark wide maculations which I could see in your 2nd shoot indicates that it may be Gonatodes concinnatus (Collared Forest Gecko).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH MY FRIEND.

Gonatodes:
These small arboreal geckos evidently produce one egg at a time over a long lireeding season, but with one or more seasonal peaks of breeding activity in the course of a year. (University of Kansas)

I’m not satisfied about the quality of the photo, but anyway I hope you like it
nglen, eng55, maurydv, izler, hansh, Gert-Paassen, bahadir, xTauruSx, boreocypriensis, jaycee, Adanac, zulfu, ramthakur has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2008-12-17 9:54]

Hi Peter. Well i must admit i had a job to see it at first. But once i sasw the tail i could then see the rest . It blends in so well with good colours , You were lucky to have even seen it. All with interesting notes .

TFS.
Nick..

Hi Peter,
it's difficult to find this guy - but it's an amazing one with a big eye.
I think they are shy and not easy to catch?!?
I always fail when I come closer and they run away. Only one time in Burma I made a shot of a wonderful one - I called it Latte Macchiato with menta ;-) Had it here a long time ago.
So thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1122 W: 32 N: 1109] (3430)
  • [2008-12-17 10:18]

Hi Peter,
Lovely capture.Camouflage is wonderful.It seems like a fish:)I think Bayram will like it too!
Thanks for posting.

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-12-17 10:49]

merhaba peter
good capture of this interesting gecko that was showing wonderful camouflage
i like composition, POV, DOF and detail of eye
TFS
regards
izler

Ciao Peter,
spettacolare prima immagine su TN di questo Geco dallo straordinario mimetismo, ottimi POV e composizione, buona la definizione.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 204 W: 1 N: 97] (430)
  • [2008-12-17 11:03]

Dag Peter.

Ik vind het een hele prestatie dat je de gekko hebt opgemerkt en daarmee nog meer dat je er zo'n foto van hebt kunnen maken.

Gr. Hans

Hallo Peter,

altijd mooi zo'n moment en al is het een wat mindere foto die ik van je gewend ben, is de gekleurde staart goed te zien.
En nu ik nog een keer goed kijk zijn ogen ook!
Leuk om te hebben toch? Weer een soort op je C.V.

Gert

Hello Peter, a great dedication and wonderful shot of a day gecko with wonderful details and sharpness. Nice composition too.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 728] (3176)
  • [2008-12-17 12:57]

Merhaba Peter,
Bu inanılmaz kamuflaj yeteneği olan canlıyı çekmek için önce görmek lazım. Bu farkedebilmek bile büyük başarı. Çok eğitici bir sunum olmuş. Elinize sağlık.

Hüseyin

Hello Peter, superbly composed and captured image of a day gecko with wonderful composition. Also worthy dedication to our supervisor Dr. Göçmen.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Hi Peter,
Very good picture of this well camouflaged Gekko; good POV and composition sharp details and natural BG/habitat.
TFS
Pekka

Hi Peter, great camoufflage, is very difficult see the geko, only the tail help, lovely dedication to our good friend Bayram, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi My friend Peter, thanks a lot for this pleasant dedication to me. i already wrote my opinions:).
TFS this beautiful day gecko capture in a wonderfull up-down posture and kind dedication once more.
All the best with warm regards,
Bayram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-17 15:00]

Hi Peter,

I'm surprised you did see him! I spotted the tail first and then the eye. And a beautiful eye it is. Interesting to see him going down the tree.

Jane

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-12-17 18:18]

Hello Peter,
Great eye just finding him Peter, he is so well camouflaged. Your image is a splendid example of mother natures beauty.
Rick

Hello Peter

A great example of how animals can blend in with their surroundings.
I can see the eye very well and the tip of the tail,but the rest is really well hidden.
A very fitting dedication and along with the notes makes the dedication that much more fitting.
TFS

Wolf

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-12-17 23:28]

Hello Peter, wonderful capture of a well camouflaged day gecko with wonderful colours and composition. Also great dedication.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

Looks like it is an exotic species of Geckos, Peter, so even though your picture of it is rather below par, it serves as a valuable document.
I would not assess a picture on TN for its technical excellence alone, so full points to you for presenting a creature not seen frequently.
Regards.
Ram

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-12-18 21:37]

This is a nice find and you managed to shoot with nature's eye. Well done Ganesh

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