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Axolotl


Axolotl
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Copyright: BRIAN MCKAY (BRIMAC) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 16 W: 0 N: 32] (221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-09
Categories: Amphibians
Exposure: f/16, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amphibians - Salamanders & Newts 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-27 9:07
Viewed: 1692
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Axolotl is classified as critically endangered.
It is native to the ancient water channel system of
Mexico City,but has been lost from most of it's range.
A species of facination to scientists the world over,
the axolotl has many study-worthy traits.
Whilst able to remain in larval form throughout its
life,the axolotl can metamorphose into a fully-adult
Mexican salamander if its habitat dries up.
Additionally,rather than forming scar tissue when wounded,tissues at the wound site convert to a stem
cell like state,meaning that they are able to re-grow
missing tissue in its entirety,even a whole limb.
This axolotl was Photographed in a (Zoo-Aquarium). Originally taken on Fuji Provia,the slide
was then scanned to Digital via a (plustek optic film 7200),I then removed a lot of small scratches from the glass, using a canon photo editor program.
The Photo was taken using a Canon EOS 100 + 100mm Macro,and a small defused flash,settings were 1/125 sec at F16.The information was obtained from the ARKive web site.
Best regards to all at TN,
Brian.
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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3667] (10083)
  • [2007-01-27 12:51]
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Hi Brian

Absolutely fascinating reading material and of course the photo is just amazing. Forgive me, but I almost want to ask, "Is this for real?" There is nothing to fault or address here as technically the photo is extraordinary and the contribution is utterly priceless. A unique posting to TrekNature as I could not find anything of this species on the site.

I have never seen such an animal nor heard of it so thanks for introducing me to it and I believe there is so much to learn from this posting, probably for most of the TN members. This is really what makes TN such a great site.

Great work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. Anybody who want's to read or learn more about this fascinating phenomenon, here is what Wikipedia has to say about it. Remarkable stuff.

Hello Brian!
Thanks for showing this amazing and poorly known amphibian species! :)
In oposition to all these colourfull butterflies, dragonflies, ect., this species maybe does not look very atractive but still is a very interesting object for photography. I really like this portrait.
Thanks for showing something new!
Best regards,
Radomir

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2007-01-27 15:01]

Impresionante colorido para retratar a este anfibio con un primer plano fantástico Brian.
El punto de vista captado con el encuadre bien ajustado dramatiza aun más el efecto de profundidad de la escena con excelentes detalles y gran control lumínico.
He criado a estos animales pero siempre los especímenes oscuros... y siempre en este estado de su metamorfosis.
Conozco gente aquí en Argentina que con soluciones iodadas lograban convertirlos en salamandras.
Un cordial saludo desde Buenos Aires... Ricardo

Impressive colors to depict this amphibian with a close up terrific Brian.
The point of view captured with the very tight framing dramatizes even more the effect of depth of the scene with excellent details and great light control.
I have breeded these animal but always the dark specimens... and always in this state of their metamorphosis.
I know people here in Argentina that with iodin solutions they achieved to transform them in salamanders .
A cordial greeting from Buenos Aires... Ricardo

Facinating amphibian. Its unique character is displayed nicely in this nose-to-nose macro view. Well done.

Very informative note. Nice to see this famous and rare animal, even thought it's in captivity.
TFS.
JM

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  • Bufo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 73 N: 984] (4241)
  • [2007-02-09 5:30]

Hi Brian,
forgive my ignorance, but I only knew Axolotl as an 'exotic' animal which can have devastating effects on endemic salamander and fish populations in western Europe, where the Axolotl was introduced. Thanks for sharing this truly unknown species with us.
Jacob

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