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Capricious lady of Salamis ruins:)


Capricious lady of Salamis ruins:)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 974 W: 3 N: 3088] (10784)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-06-30
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lizards (Reptilia) of the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-08-04 23:39
Viewed: 9471
Points: 24
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Laudakia stellio stellio (Spiny Lizard, Starred Agama or Hardun) [in Cyp. Turk. Gurkuda, Turk: Dikenli Keler]

Today a beautiful Cypriot lady Gurkuda (Agama) which we encountered with her in Salamis ruins in my homeland Cyprus.
TFL and Have a nice WE!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, All Rights Reserved.

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Cypriotic agama (L. s. cypriaca) is characterized mainly by its long tail [Tail length reported on the snout-vent distance (SVL) ranges from 1.53-1.92, averaging 1.73. In other subspecies, this relation rarely exceeds 1.6.]. Finger and toes are long [19-22 subdigital scales under the 3rd finger, 22-28 under 4th toe]. In the dorsal scale arrangement, Cypriotic Spiny lizard resembles the nominotypic form. The small scales of the chin, especially in the region of the gular fold, are strongly spinose and in elder specimens there is a redish coloration on both head and body.

You could reach more detailed info on the species and its subspecies from this link.

References:
1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Göçmen, B., Tosunoglu, M. & Taskavak, E. (2003). A Taxonomic Comparison of the Hardun, Laudakia stellio (Reptilia, Agamidae), Populations of Southern Turkey (Hatay) and Cyprus. Zoology in the Midle East, 28: 25-32
3. Disi, A. M., Modry, D., Necas, P. & Rifai, L. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Edition Chimaira, 408 pp.
4. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
5. Atatür, M. K & Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition), Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp.
6. Göçmen, B., Tok, C. V., Kaya, U. & Tosunoglu, M. (1996).A Preliminary Report On the Herpetofauna of Northern Cyprus. Turk. J. Zoology, 20 (suppl.): 161-176.
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  • Great 
  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 2110 W: 41 N: 0] (15189)
  • [2010-08-04 23:55]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful shot with so nice timing...
Beautiful pose...
Beautiful focus, composition...
Regards...
Andro

Hi Bayram,

Another very good shot of an interesting looking lizard, the stance says it all very aloof. Good colours sharp details and lovely pov and dof. Only problem is that you have cut the tail of.

Regards
Jon

Great shot! Excellent focus and lighting!
Well done.
Ed

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  • icoy Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 18] (315)
  • [2010-08-05 1:05]

I am the power of lizard..... nice capture very sharp.

This is a lovely shot! so uch deatail and the textures are fantastic! well done on such a fabulous shot! :)
Regards
Emma :)

What an excellent capture Bayram - I don't know anything about lizards but he does look a proud one. Great texture and spot on exposure TFS
Will

Merhaba Hocam,
Başı dik, gururlu ve mağrur bir duruş...Detaylar ve ışık nefis.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Selam Bayram Bey,
Bu poz, bu ışık, arka plan ve pozisyon ender bir güzelliği işaret ediyor. Hele ışık kullanımı kıskandıracak ustalıkta.
Tebrik ve teşekkürler
Selahattin E

so expertly done. amazing

Hello Bayram,

Une position royale pour se faire admirer!
Excellente macro,Fantastiques détails de la texture de ce lizard.
Des couleurs naturellement plaisantes. Mes compliments pour ce cliché.
Bon Week-end. Amitiés.
Hello Bayram

A royal position to be admired!
Excellent macro, Fantastic details of the texture of the lizard.
Of course, pleasant colors. My compliments for this shot.
Good Weekend. Friendships.
Yolande

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2841 W: 398 N: 3076] (34114)
  • [2010-08-07 9:52]

merhaba hocam...
bu sıcaklıklara en çok bunlar seviniyor olmalılar, harika bir zamanlamayla bu güzel anı yakalamışsınız, çok güzel..
selamlar

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2092 W: 144 N: 2110] (27563)
  • [2010-08-09 22:35]

Merhaba Bayram bey,
böyle bir güzellik olamaz.O da bunun farkında galiba.Duruşu,pozu sanki benden güzeli var mı der gibi...Netliğe ,ışığa hayran kaldım.Tam dergiye kapak olacak cinsten bir çalışma.Tebrikler.Necla.

Merhaba Bareatom,
I miss you from both Treks... I hope you'll return once. Incredible capture with marvellous DoF and excellent sharpness, not to mention your always educational note. Beautiful post MF. Bravo.
Have a happy Easter (if you celebrate it), friendly regards, László

Very nice and sharp. I love those guys :)

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