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Psammodromus


Psammodromus
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Copyright: Felipe Mateo and Cristina (extramundi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 338 N: 4268] (13178)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-24
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, Digital ISO 400
Exposure: f/22, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2010-07-21 9:50
Viewed: 4775
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Psammodromus.

Hello.

Thanks very much Tibor for his help, I was a bit lost and he suggested the right id.

The photo was taken in a wondeful place called Arribes de Duero, which I think must be mentioned in TN. It is a nice place to visit with no rush, a natural park with excellent tracks and lanscapes, very nice food, incredible vineyards and friendly people.

"The Arribes del Duero is a stunning gorge separating Spain and Portugal. The gorge cuts through granite rock and runs some eighty kilometres, of which fifty run alongside the Portuguese border, with cliffs rising to more than 200 metres in places. The cliffs support superb birdlife including griffon vultures, golden eagles and black storks are overs. Boat trips starting at Fronteira de Zamora can be arranged.
There are also several hydroelectricity dams along the river. Spanish philosopher Miguel de Unamuno described Arribes del Duero as “One of the most beautiful and impressive landscapes in Spain.”

Arribes del Duero is also a natural park, covering 106.105 ha. Portuguese natural park lies alongside Arribes del Duero. Taking the two parks together, Douro Internacional covers 191.255 ha making it one of the largest protected areas in Europe.

I found this info HERE.

ISO 400 - F:22 - 1/100 sec. - Manual exposure - Flash - Handheld
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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2010-07-21 10:31]

Hello Felipe,
Sorry, I can't help you with the ID, but his is a very good close photo in excellent sharpness and details and beautiful natural colours. Good DOF, POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

I am sure that is a Psammodromus species, probably the large one, the Psammodromus algirus. the keeled scales are characteristic for this genus. nice capture, tfs

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 837 W: 58 N: 2084] (11033)
  • [2010-07-21 11:44]

Hi Felipe
What a great shot this big lizard.
Perfect details and great colors.
Congratulation!
Horia

Hola Felipe,
"Arribes del Duero" parece ser un lugar con muchas cosas interesantes, y este lagarto así li demuestra! Ciertamente, es una lástima no poder contar con una foto completa del lagarto; pero este close-up es muy elocuente!... que coloración, eh?, se me viene a la mente un diminuto dragón con fuego y todo!... bravo! hermosa foto!... no tengo ni idea del ID, apenas si conozco un par de nuestras lagartijas!
Saludos,
Jesús

Ciao Felipe, superb portrait with fantastic colors, lovely blurry BG, amazing details and splendid sharpness, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Hello Felipe,
Nice portrait of this lizard, good details and great colors.
Regards,
Mircea

hello Felipe
thanks for your nice comments
you have here a beauty of a Lizard
great sharpness and the colours are beautiful
nice pose
greeting lou

Hallo Felipe
Absolutely great photography. This is really a beautiful portrait and there are just too much to mention that is pleasing to the eye. The emotion you captured on this reptile's face is priceless. Your camerawork outstanding. I have to say: Bravo! Bravo! The detail captured is spectacular. A well deserved 10/10. Thanks for sharing. My best regards.
Anna

Hello Felipe
wonderful sharp portrait of this lizard, i like the very close view, but also the beautiful light, the color tones of the skin and the great eye-contact
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hi Felipe,
Although not a mycological shot, an absolutely beautiful one. :-) Fantastic portrait, awesome details and textures.
Have a great Christmas, kind regards from Ireland, László
PS: please come back to TN, we all miss you and your great photos.

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