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Veiled Chameleon


Veiled Chameleon
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Copyright: Chris T Pehlivan (YasminesDad) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 618 W: 5 N: 1538] (6179)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-13
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 58mm Cir-Polarizing
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-17 18:53
Viewed: 624
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Veiled Chameleon, is a large species of chameleon found in the mountain regions of Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is also sometimes referred to as the Yemeni Chameleon.
The male veiled chameleon has a green base color and, depending on mood, this green will range from a bright lime green to a dark olive drab. The green base color is marked with stripes and spots of yellow, brown, and blue. Non breeding females and juvenile chameleons are generally a uniform green color with some white markings. Breeding and gravid females are a very dark green with blue and yellow spots. The prominence of these markings is dependent on several factors including health, mood, and temperature of the lizard.

This species is sexually dimorphic, meaning it is possible to tell the gender of an individual by looking at physical traits. Aside from the previously mentioned color differences, adult male veiled chameleons are large animals. It is possible for them to reach an over all length of 24 inches (60 cm). Most specimens usually reach between 14 to 18 inches (35-45 cm). Females are smaller with the average overall length being just under 12 inches (30 cm). Males and females both have a decorative growth called a "casque" on their heads. The casque of a male chameleon is much taller than the female's. Males also have a spur on each hind leg that the females do not have.
Like most chameleons, veiled chameleons are specialized tree dwellers. They have a flattened body meant to mimic a leaf and feet specially designed for grasping limbs and branches. They have a prehensile tail that acts as a fifth appendage and aids in climbing. Their eyes work independently of one another allowing the chameleon to look in front of and behind itself at the same time. They have a long sticky tongue that they use to capture their insect prey. Veiled chameleons are ambush predators and are capable of lying still for very long periods of time waiting for an unsuspecting locust to wander by.
Veiled Chameleons are omnivores. While their main diet consists of insects, they will occasionally consume the leaves and blossoms of various plants. This is especially true in times of drought when water is scarce. Like all chameleons, veiled chameleons prefer to drink water that is in drops. They do not always recognize standing water and may dehydrate if that is their only source.
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  • fryz Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 36 W: 1 N: 11] (178)
  • [2006-10-17 18:58]

superbe!
plage de netteté un peu trop juste
a+ Chris
fryz

Excellent composition, sharpness and details Chris. The branches in the background a slightly distracting but it's a minor point. I think the colours and the texture are what make this a good one.

cool chameleon . my favourite chameleon is the one with horns.
otti

Looks bored and tired, doesn't want to be there :)) very clear shot, plenty of detail Tolga

Alaettin

Hi Chris!

Wonderful macro shot! The texture of the cameleons skin is very well presented. TFS

-Timothy

  • Great 
  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2006-10-17 23:14]

Hi Chris,
Excellent composition, sharpness, and colours. He (She?) is a handsome devil.
Sunil

Hello CT,
Nice framing of this great guy!
Very well done on the close-up work, great colours and sharp fine details...
DOF spot in this fine composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

  • Great 
  • redol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 260 W: 33 N: 12] (2254)
  • [2006-10-18 4:09]

Guapo animal.
Perfecta definición.
Buen trabajo.
Saludos.

Hi Chris,
Lovely texture, colors, and sharpness on this Veiled Chameleon. I could imagine fashion designers emulating the skin of this Chameleon for shoes and purses. Good work my friend. Best wishes. Danilo

Hi Chris,

WOW!!! A wonderful macro of the Chameleon!!! Great sharpness and colours!! Nice POV and lighting!
Very very well done and TFS :0

COnstantinos

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 516 W: 69 N: 17] (106)
  • [2006-10-18 10:14]
  • [+]

selam Chris
here is superb close up photo. point of view, depth of field, blured background, using of light, colours and details are great. alway your note is informative and useful.
TFS
regards
izler

  • Great 
  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 964 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2006-10-18 12:00]

Hi,Chris,it is so nice idea to show my portrait here,but please ,next time show my wonderful smile:)
I joke!Nice image!!!And model...charm!

regards,val

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2006-10-18 14:03]

Excellent composition with good colors, details & sharpness. Good macro shot. Well done.
Mitra

What a fine looking specimen Chris and you have captured him well. Lovely colour, good details and excellent DOF. TFS,
David
Many thanks for your comment on
Woolmer's Views I

great shot of chameleon, my friend
beautiful sharpness and colors.
tfs
zoran

points tomorrow

Hi Chris.
A fantstic shot of the Chameleon. Sharpness is superb.
tfs
Shahbaz
Points tommorow.

  • Great 
  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2006-10-19 12:13]

Such a beautiful shot of this Chameleon! A remarkable composition in fine details. Exciting point of view, good light and contrast are worth appreciation. Well done Chris.

Thanks for making us feel more closer to the nature.

Hi Chris,
what a strange guy - and so close, I can see so many nice details, wonderful, I love it
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Merhaba Tolga,
Çok ilginç ve süper bir makro.Netlik, detaylar ve renkler harika.Tebrikler.

hAyAti

Great shot! Very sharp, excellent DOF and detail.
Well done, my fiend.
Vassilis

Merhaba Tolga.
Dikkat çekici ve şaşırtıcı bir fotoğraf karesi, detaylar harika.
Netlik ve alan derinliği başarılı, ellerine sağlık.

broadcaster :)

  • Great 
  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2646 W: 1 N: 1268] (15457)
  • [2006-12-07 14:40]

Que bello, buenos colores y original y hermoso animal... saludos Chris TP

  • Great 
  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1310 W: 96 N: 1024] (8494)
  • [2007-02-23 16:16]

Hi Chris. Beautiful close up of this strange reptile. Your clarity makes all the detail of scales very visible. Another excellent addition to your fine portfolio. TFS. Murray.

Bonjour Chris.
Splendide photo.
On voit bien son oeil pivotant et ses écailles aux couleurs changeantes.
Bravo !

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