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CREATURE FROM THE MOUNTAINS


CREATURE FROM THE MOUNTAINS
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Copyright: Radomir Jaskula (cicindela) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 3103] (9226)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-21
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400, 35-105 mm 1:4,5-5,6, @ ISO 50
Exposure: f/7.6
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amphibians and reptiles of Poland, Amphibians - Salamanders & Newts 1, Amphibians (Amphibia), Bayram's Favorites-1, Dedications to Bayram [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-23 15:27
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Favorites: 1 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello my Friends!
Today another very "fresh" picture, taken just 2 days ago in Swietokrzyski National Park in Szklana Huta village, Swietokrzyskie Mts.

This is a male of an Alpine Newt (Mesotriton alpestris) (Laurenti, 1768). This specimen is in its "terrestrial" body colouration.

I have to say that when I planned to visit Swietokrzyskie Mts. (these mountains are the smallest in Poland and Central Europe, but they are also very old and were formed during the Caledonian orogeny of the Silurian period) I knew that 3 species of newts are known from this area. They are: Triturus cristatus, Lissotriton vulgaris and this one. And the rarest in this area is an Alpine Newt! And during 2 days I saw only this species!!! :>

The Alpine Newt is known in Poland mainly from southern part of country. In Swietokrzyskie Mountains this species has isolated, rather old population restricted to very small area.
Except Poland it can be found in other countries of Central Europe and mountainous Southern Europe.
It inhabits forests with good access to water in hilly to mountainous regions. Except mating season (early spring - in fresh water) it is a terrestrial creature.


As this is my first picture of amphibian taken this year, I would like to dedicate it to our two friends and specialists in herpetology: Bayram (boreocyprensis) and Mehmet (matatur) :>

If you are interesting in other species of amphibians and reptiles known from Poland - please feel free to look here :>

As always I would be very grateful for your comments and critiques! :>
bahadir, jignasi, Jamesp, boreocypriensis, anel, zulfu, uleko, red45, ramthakur, JORAPAVI, sandpiper2, rousettus, alikox, cysorz, SelenE, CeltickRanger, peter_stoeckl, robgra, Alex99, haraprasan has marked this note useful
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Hello Radomir,
First time I see this specie.
It is an artwork especially in terms of color patterns.
Beautiful amphibian.
I'm sure Bayram and Mehmet will be very happy...
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2008-06-23 16:24]

Hi Rado,this is a great scoop,never seen a reptil like that,i like a lot the colors,very nice the background too and the note are always most inteesting as your style,my best compliments for your preciuos work,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Radomir
Asuperb capture of a newt and great dedication to tha two famous scientists in Turkish herpetology. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Cada día se aprende una cosa nueva Radomir, y en este caso muy interesante. Yo creo que nunca he visto un tritón en su medio natural ...
Me gusta tu toma ya que respira naturaleza y además está muy bien realizada, teniendo en cuenta la difilcultad de esos curiosos y difíciles colores.
Un bonito y valuoso documento por su belleza y rareza de la especie.
Saludos: José Ignacio Tejedor.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1369 W: 9 N: 6334] (18906)
  • [2008-06-23 22:19]

Hi Radomir

A beautiful shot of this newt. Great detail and good colour saturation. Expertly captured.

TFS

James

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2008-06-23 22:58]

Hello Radomir,
What a cute attitude has this Alpine newt. I'm used to see some of them too, but I don't know if it is the same species. Your picture is excellent in composition and sharpness. Not easy to take pictures of these amphibians in the sun.
Thanks also for your note.
Bonne journée
Anne

Hi My dear Friend Radek,

A beautiful presentation of this beautifully coloured Alpine Newt from a good POV Radek which shows many identifying details with great clarity and superb DOF creating an excellent 3-D effect. TFS this beauty my friend! Also thank you very much for this pleasant dedication and definitely going into my favorites.
Kind regards,

Bayram

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 685 W: 0 N: 2] (43)
  • [2008-06-24 1:26]

Hello Radomir, great capture to great herpetologists. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1137 W: 26 N: 3879] (13882)
  • [2008-06-24 1:38]

Hi Radomir,
an extremely well taken shot, the lighting and details are first class. This is a fascinating looking creature in a very good natural setting on this log you have found. Well done as always!
tfs
Paul

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2008-06-24 4:17]

Hello Radomir,
Well, I think one out of three in two days is pretty good going and you got a splendid capture of this terrestrial Alpine Newt! :-) I like its pose on the wood and what a wonderful blue colour! Beautiful light too and sharp details. Very well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1739 W: 224 N: 6872] (24909)
  • [2008-06-24 13:50]

Very fine shot of this Newt, Radomir!
The clarity is exceptional.
Brilliant composition, POV and DOF.

Very well done,

Joe

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2636 W: 74 N: 9091] (31094)
  • [2008-06-24 14:28]

Czesc Radek!

Fantastyczne zdjecie! Szczegoly i wzory na skorze zwierzaka po prostu rewelacyjne. Swietna tez kompozycja i czyste tlo. Notka jak zawsze bardzo ciekawa. Masz szczescie :-) Ja jakos nie moge ustrzelic zadnego ogoniastego plaza, marze o salamandrze, ale nigdy nie widzialem na zywo.

Alpine Newt has very subtle shades of colours on its body, Radomir, as you image shows so very graphically.
This dark newt is a new subject for me.
It is a wonderful capture and your note comes in handy to know more about this newt.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

Hola Radomir,
Excelente trabajo el que nos presentas con mucha información y magnífico detalle gráfico, gracias por compartir estas bonitas y curiosas rarezas. Un cordial saludo
José Ramón

Hi Radomir

Excellent shot of this rare newt; beautiful colours.
Excellent sharpness.
Great composition.
Good DOF and POV.

Chris

hello Radomir,
wonderful shot for Alpine newt. Great composition and focus. Superb colors. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

Hi Radomir,
Very interesting specimen. You have captured its blue/black color well. Thanks
Ali

Witaj, Radomirze!
Znowu mnie zaskakujesz, salamandry to ja widzialem, ale zwykle w "standartowej", pomaranczowej barwie, natomiast ta odmiana jest dla mnie czymms calkowicie nowym! Ile to jeszcze nowych doznan przede mna!
A fotka wspaniala, szczegolnie faktura jej skory!
Tadeusz

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2249 W: 65 N: 4205] (13972)
  • [2008-06-25 13:49]

Hi Radomir,
It's a very nice dedication for Bayram and Mehmet :o)
I've never seen this before,very well seen and captured. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Nice shot. Good composition, excellent details and sharply focussed. The texture of the skin is shown very well in this photo.

Hello Radomir,

Excellent capture of this nice Newt. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Great light and very good reproduction of the colour patterns on its body.
Cheers,
Mariki

hello Radomir

excellent shot of this creature with his amazing colour tones,
i love your fine POV, DOF and the excellent way diagonally
this reptile framed on the image, excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

Me gustan los colores de este tritón azul-negro. Es la primera vez que sé de su existencia.
Saludos.
Jacobo

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1772 W: 36 N: 5597] (18598)
  • [2008-06-27 10:33]

Hi Radomir,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful looking Newt with lovely colours and details on its body. Great use of flash lighting and you have it in a fabulous pose here among the woods. A worthy dedication too for two of our finest herpetology experts. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Radomir,
this is a top quality presentation of the Alpine Newt. Never managed to get a reasonably sharp and well shaped image from one of those lovely clumsy black fellows - can't do without flash. Well made!
With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

Cze¶æ Radek.
¦wietne zdjêcie tego p³aza. Super tonacja kolorów, ostro¶æ i kompozycja.
Pozdrawiam Robert.

this is a very nice shot, great colours and light, great detail and composition.
tfs Radomir!
Ilias

Hi Radomir, great capture of this strange creature, lovely details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2008-07-08 23:26]

Hi Radomir.
What an amazing creature (I have never seen this species anywhere) and terrific as usual quality of the image. I like pictured scene at whole. It is so impressive. Old wood as a BG is so suitable for this animal. DOF, detail and sharpness are ultimate and lighting is so impressive too. Bravo. Well done.
Alexei.

Hi Radek,
A lovely capture of this beautiful newt. Superb details and a lovely composition. A very good dedication for Mehmet and Bayram. Thanks a lot for sharing.

very nice newt, TFS Ori

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