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Komodo Dragon


Komodo Dragon
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3070 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-09
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Florida
Theme(s): Reptiles - Monitors, monsters, & dragons 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-08 2:57
Viewed: 699
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Komodo Dragon
Varanus komodoensis

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard species. It is found mainly on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rintja, Padar, and Flores. There are only an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 of these monitor lizards living today.
Reaching lengths of up to 3 m or more, and weighing up to 126 kg, these reptiles are swift runners and climbers with great appetites for deer and wild boar.
Although often regarded as pests, they are not a serious menace to humans. In order to protect the dragon, the Indonesian government has made the islands of Padar and Rintja into nature reserves for both the lizard and its prey. Commercial trade in specimens or skins is illegal under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

This shot was taken in an animal park.

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Great detail - love the way you can see the scales. Interesting note!

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  • tinman Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 7 N: 458] (2663)
  • [2007-05-08 12:22]

interesting detail captured, tfs a good one

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6922)
  • [2007-05-08 13:56]

Hello Manyee
Very good capture.Sharp image with good POV.I also like the DOF and the colors in general.Very nice details of the reptile skin structure.
TFS Michel

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 968 W: 57 N: 1638] (5022)
  • [2007-05-08 18:08]

Hello Manyee,
This is a true dragon! Excellent light and very nice details.
Best greetings and TFS!
Michal

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