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Mediterranean Gecko
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Mediterranean Gecko

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 31, 201176 views6 comments
I discovered this this little sub-adult gecko today, at about 3" in length.
The Mediterranean House Gecko, scientific name Hemidactylus frenatus, is a native of southeastern Asia and the northern parts of Africa.
Spread around the world by ships, these geckos are now common in the southern half of the United States as well as large parts of tropical and sub-tropical Australia. They grow to a length of between three to six inches (about 7.5–15 cm), and live for about five years.

F/16, 1/25th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm with fill.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on September 1, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Nice close-up comp, Howard.
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Comment posted by Varina Patel on September 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Fantastic! The texture and detail in this shot is absolutely breathtaking! I love being nice and close - as Sam said - and the depth of field is excellent. And that eye! Wow! Masterfully done, Howard. You nailed it.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Thank you Sam & Varina, so glad you like it :wavey:
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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on September 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Howard, the eye is hypnotic (perhaps that's how they capture prey). No substitute for being close.
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on September 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Nice portrait- excellent detail and a pleasant warm palette on this- Thanks for sharing, Fabio
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on September 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Colors and detail are really remarkable on this. The eye is just great, nice work Howard!

Ray
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