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Stretching out at full length:)


Stretching out at full length:)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6774 W: 207 N: 2989] (9571)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-06-29
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Herpetofauna of the Middle East, Herpetofauna of Cyprus, Fauna of Cyprus island [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-08-06 0:07
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Laudakia stellio cypriaca (Spiny Lizard, Starred Agama or Hardun) [in Cyp. Turk. Gurkuda, Turk: Dikenli Keler]

After a daily break:), today I am presenting an old Cypriot male Gurkuda , indeed resembling a “grandfather”:) stretched out on a rock from frontal POV. We meet him at the eastern tip of the Karpas peninsula near the Kleides islands (Cape Apostolos Andreas or Cape Zafer). I also attached an another old male from Salamis ruins to show its total appearance.

TFL and Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, All Rights Reserved.

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The Cypriotic agama (L. s. cypriaca) is characterized mainly by its long tail [Tail length reported on the snout-vent distance (SVL) ranges from 1.53-1.92, averaging 1.73. In other subspecies, this relation rarely exceeds 1.6.]. Finger and toes are long [19-22 subdigital scales under the 3rd finger, 22-28 under 4th toe]. In the dorsal scale arrangement, Cypriotic Spiny lizard resembles the nominotypic form. The small scales of the chin, especially in the region of the gular fold, are strongly spinose and in elder specimens there is a redish coloration on both head and body.

You could reach more detailed info on the species and its subspecies from this link.

References:
1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Göçmen, B., Tosunoglu, M. & Taskavak, E. (2003). A Taxonomic Comparison of the Hardun, Laudakia stellio (Reptilia, Agamidae), Populations of Southern Turkey (Hatay) and Cyprus. Zoology in the Midle East, 28: 25-32
3. Disi, A. M., Modry, D., Necas, P. & Rifai, L. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Edition Chimaira, 408 pp.
4. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
5. Atatür, M. K & Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition), Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp.
6. Göçmen, B., Tok, C. V., Kaya, U. & Tosunoglu, M. (1996).A Preliminary Report On the Herpetofauna of Northern Cyprus. Turk. J. Zoology, 20 (suppl.): 161-176.
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Haha:) hocam bu sereserpe uzanmış size bakıyor. Gerçekten de yüz ifadesi yaşlı bir dedeyi andırıyor:) Yana doğru açılmış arka bacakları, bakış açısı ve detayları ile sıradışı çalışmalarınıza bir yenisini eklediniz yine.
Ellerinize ve emeğinize sağlık. Saygılarımla. İyi tatiller hocam.
Özgür

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 806 W: 0 N: 4092] (22535)
  • [2010-08-06 1:38]

Szia Baratom Bayram,
Great colors and fine details, splendid composition, too, TFS! Have a nice WE!

Hello Bayram
It's a great opportunity to observe this extraordinary wildlife and you have so much talent for photography it as well. Thank you for your outstanding contributions.
Greetings
Herve

Hellow Bayram,
Long week end now as monday is Womens Day and a public holiday.
Nice low angle and well taken of this proud lizard seemingly eyeing you.Impressive tonal browns throughout the image and you have managed to bring out its rough textured skin to perfection.Great shot and enjoy your weekend.
erwin...

Kanka bu yaşlı kurt bir taraftan gecşerken bir taraftan da sana "orda ne halt edion sen?" :) der gibi bakmış. Super bir yüz ifadesi yakalamışsın. Eline ve emeğine sağlık. iyi tatiller. KiB!
Gökhan

Hi, Bayram,
In this excellent photo, animal and vegetal texture are mixed.
Best regards,
Ferran

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-08-06 2:46]

Hello MF Bayram,
This is brilliant picture. Focus, light, composition are perfect. Nice off background that made this lizard stands out. Very well done.Best regards Siggi

Selam Hocam, bizim hemşehriden yine muhteşem bir tele-makro almışsınız. Bakışı gerçekten etkileyici. Emeklerinize sağlık.
Kıbrıs'tan selamlar ve sevgiler.
Nazım

Günaydin Bayram,
Great capture of this handsome grandfather looking at you! Very nice colours and composition. I found Karpas peninsula maybe the most interesting place in Northern Cyprus, for nature and not only for gurkudas, but also for birds, insects, plants, even on the dry season. I would like to go there again for a fews days and make camping there :). Have a nice day MF!
Cathy

yanaklari dusmus bunun dayi:) haklisin yasli bir dede gibi durmus.. cık guzel olmus dayi. Eline saglik.
Londra'dan kucak dolusu sevgiler.
Mel

Selam my dear friend,
What beautiful angle of view. Very captured shot of this spiny lizard. Excellent sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing. Have a nice weekend....

Wonderful portrait, nice & sharp Bayram. Like the comp and the way the reptiles head's cocked there..He's giving ya the evil eye ;-)
I especially like this POV, it makes the shot great!
Have a nice weekend :)

Bu vakur duruşlu Kıbrıs beyefendisini bütün ağırlığıyla görüntülemişsiniz. Somurtkanlığı yılların yorgunluğundan olsa gerek. :)) Galiba cypriaca'da gular bölgede mozaik desen yok. Kaprisli leydide de yoktu. Emeğinize sağlık.
Ömer.

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 106 N: 3208] (15166)
  • [2010-08-06 6:35]

Hi,
Showing one eye to you, excellent viewpoint, good details on the head. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2010-08-06 8:04]

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful photo of this lizard in a funny frontal pose. Great sharpness, details and wonderful natural colours with this matching BG. Excellent POV and composition.
Have a nice weekend,
Peter

great angle, greetings Ori

hello Bayram
supersharpness head withgood details and the colours are beautiful
great shot Bayram
greeting lou

Merhaba Hocam, dikenli kelerin bu pozu çok hoş olmuş. Tam karşıdan harika bir kompozisyon. iyi tatiller hocam.
Saygılar,
Bahadır

Hello Bayram,
Very nice details and superb colours.
A great capture. Lovely composition and exceptional background.
Marius.

Bayram bu gercekten cok guzel bir acidan cekilmis. Sana tek gozle bakmasi etkileyici.. eline saglik canim kardesim.Iyi geceler..hepimizzden selamlar..
Leyla.

Hello Bayram
This one seems to look at you disparagingly...
It should nevertheless be proud to be exposed on Treknature!!!
Thank you for this the other angle of recording
Best regards
Laurent

Bonsoir mon ami Bayram,

Ce lizard est décidément très comique, et je vous soupçonne d'être ravi de jouer avec lui :-))).
Image magique et souriante et étonnante, merci pour le partage.
Belle nuit.

Good evening my friend Bayram,

This lizard is definitely very funny, and I suspect you to be happy to play with him :-))).
Image magical and amazing smile, thank you for sharing.
Beautiful night.
Yolande

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2010-08-06 21:48]

Merhaba NF Prof. Bayram,
such a nice expression from the lizard. The sharpness is as usual very splendid. how the grinning and the stretching catch the view.
The similar colour bakground is so lively and beautiful.
Your lizard collection is so outstanding.
Congrats.

Regards,
Foozi

Hi little bro Bayram,

what a cute reptiles.
this one looks so lovely away, great details and nice bg.
fine colours.

Gert

Simplemente imperesionante!
Toda tu serie anterior es preciosa, pero en esta afinas más si cabe los parámetros de la luz y los colores, sin olvidar la pose del motivo, el encuadre y el fondo.
Siempre que salgo al campo y veo algún pequeño reptil, pienso en tí :-))

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Bayram,
Your model has been very co-operative and gave you exceptionel shots
Well done
Albert

Merhaba Bayram
this picture is just perfect, ilove the head position and the way he looks at us,
the details are amazing, the lighting, the colors and the DOF are excellent too
Have a great sunday
Jacqueline

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 997 W: 0 N: 944] (13609)
  • [2010-08-07 12:51]

Çok ilginç bir pozda ilginç bir yüz ifadesi ile yakalamışsın.Kayalık zemin ve arka planın kapladığı ideal alan farklı güzellik katmış fotoğrafa.Çok güzel bir kare.Eline emeğine sağlık.
Selamlar.
Dûrzan

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Önden bakış açısı ve müthiş odaklaması ile öne çıkan çok başarılı bir çekim.
Türün bu açıdan görünümü, Avustralya kökenli Sakallı Ejder'i anımsatıyor.
Çok şahane çekim Üstad! Elinize sağlık.

Selam ve saygılarımla,
Mehmet

Hakikaten dede formunda görünüyor. Yanklar sarkmış:) tek gözle de sizi kesiyor. Laudakia'nın hoş bir karesi olmuş hocam. Elinize sağlık. Saygılar,
Naşit

hello Bayram

and for this one AOUTCH ! what a great eye-contact again
coming from your fine POV légèrement en contre-plongé,
superb focus great sharpness and details, lovely warm
luminosity and colour tones, TFS

Asbed

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2010-08-11 10:01]

Hello Bayram,
Another really great view of a lovely Hardun taken from a low POV. Fantastic details and I love the way it is watching you with tilted head! Beautiful warm colours too and very well composed.
TFS and best regards, Ulla

Sevgili Merhaba Bayram
Dear Professor Bayram
Obviously you are on the top mensa level together with the other geni who do not need sleep!
You have been truly prolific on TrekNature since I last looked at your portfolio and writing lots of critiques as well. Besides your teaching duties , no sleeping time left.

(Unfortunately I am really squeezed for time until our move to another town is finished.)

The total attitude of this animal transmits relaxation and observation of you. I often wonder, who watches whom, when I encounter this sort of scene. Particularely in the Galapagos, when I sat on the ground - the animals walking up my legs and remaining on my lap listening to my voice...

The spines will serve this animal well on the sharp (lava like) rock.

Thank you for all the interesting notes - which together with the splendid photo - are again a lesson about the versatile reptiles.

Enjoy your evening
Kendine iyi bak!
Ingrid

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