Parson's Chameleon

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 9, 2012206 views9 comments

Parson's Chameleon photographed near Andasibe, Madagascar. These are among of the largest chameleons in the world.

Canon 5D MkIII, EF 70-200mm f/4 IS, handheld, ISO 800, f/4, 1/80, background desaturated a tad and slight crop for composition

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9 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 9, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Simon,

Textbook perfect comp, color and process. Looks very prehistoric

Love the curve of the tail...

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 9, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Really awesome image. Great framing, DOFG and the colors pop quite well

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Comment posted by Clinton Bauder on July 10, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Nice to see a shot of one of these guys in its natural habitat. Looks cold for a reptile picture with the color palette and the drops of water (I especially like the water on its tail). Was this taken near dawn? Very nice composition with the branch framing the chameleon. Neat shot. Always love the scaly critters.

Clinton

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on July 10, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Hi Simon,

This is cool. The larger one looks very sharp and your other techs seem to be spot-on as well. Composition works real well here too. I have to say I just love the final curve/coil of the tail, complete with that water droplet collecting on the bottom side...

Cheers...thanks for sharing this one!

Brad

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on July 10, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Nice colors and comp. The subject is a very nice specimen as well. I'd love to see one of these in the wild. Thanks for sharing!

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Comment posted by Joe James on July 10, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Beautiful shot of a really cool lizard Simon. Everything is spot on here, tack sharp, great color and great comp....nicely done.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 10, 2012 at 10:06 PM

The natural framing is an excellent enhancement. Very pleasing.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on July 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Fabulous subject , well captured.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 14, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Classic pose, great background

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