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IGUANADON
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Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1441 W: 108 N: 1155] (6323)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Daily Life, Food, Nature, Pets
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pets, Reptiles, WILD WILD WORLD [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-16 5:01
Viewed: 731
Points: 16
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IGUANADON :)
This humongous iguana is so huge, it measured approximately more than a meter in length from head to tail. I thought it was plastic until it moved and showed its tongue! It scared the s**t outta me but I apreciated its beauty afterwards and took some pics for keepsake :)

I put the eye of this spooker in this photo.

IGUANA
Although iguana can refer to other members of the lizard family Iguanidae.

Iguanas can be considered an invasive species along the gulf coast of Florida, especially on Gasparilla Island (where there is an estimated population of over 12000). This is due to a combination of escaped and intentionally released iguanas which have survived and then thrived in their new habitat. They commonly hide in the attics of houses and on beaches and often destroy gardens. As an introduced species, they contribute to natural habitat loss, spread salmonella, and may be responsible for the recent decline of the gopher tortoise.

Iguanas live in tropical rainforest areas, usually at lower altitudes near a water source (lake, river). They spend most of their time in the higher forest canopy, about 40-50 feet above the ground. Iguanas mainly like to stay up in the tree tops, away from predators. They also can move very quickly on the ground and are excellent swimmers. They have long sharp claws to help them climb trees and escape predators

-Wikipedia
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  • moody Gold Star Critiquer [C: 115 W: 1 N: 1] (49)
  • [2007-04-16 5:03]
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Wow, beautiful animal and lovely composition. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Moody

Splendid colors, superb sharpness. Truly awesome photo.

Well done Fred ;)

Hi Fred,

Wow, this fella looks like Godzilla and it seems that this is some reptile that you do not want to mess with.

TFS,
Hong

Hi Freddie,
This Iguana looks like a prehistoric monster; I've seen a lot of iguana's, but non like this one.
That said - I love how you showed his skin - I brought pieces of such a skin home from our holiday.
TFS
Els

Hi Fred,
Wow, this is a very good photo of this interesting animal. Good colors and sharpness. Good note to.
greetings,
Joop!

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2007-04-16 14:22]
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Beautiful macro Fred,Wonderful effect of the picture where you show. That is a wonderful composition. Very good contrasts. Beautiful thanks to and greetings.
Janusz

Hi Freddie,
This looks like a photo of pre-historic times, although that is not possible. What a superb looking creature. Hard to imagine he is so big.
cheers,
Debbie

Good shot and interesting note.
Thank you for sharing
buy Aghi

Freddie,
Impressive fellow, good focus and exposure, the colors are OK.
Yaron.

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