Alpine salamander by jcv2

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 16, 2005

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Description

In the Austrian Alps you have to watch careful where to put your feet on the track. Not only because of the rocky tracks but also to pay attention to little animals like this alpine salamander (Salamandra atra) that suddenly appeared right before our feet! It was great to shoot it and soon it disappeared! They like to warm themselves in the sun when it's cold, and with this black shiny skin they'll warm up easy. Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments Minolta X-700 (Agfa CT 100, 70 mm and cropped)

Comments (40)

pimbotin

3:59AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

A very rare guy in France... You've been lucky, dear!

chioru

4:01AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

sweet :-) and not easy to see! great shot... let me know next time you come to the austrian alps, I'm not far :-)

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kimariehere

4:02AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

WOW what a totally amazing find and capture congrads and rare too!! WOW I AM deeply impressed man that is AWESOME congrads!! **** ♥ !!! :O)

vlaaitje

4:05AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

aaaaaaaaaaaa lucky you!!!! Right place right time...great catch

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AnnaKirsten

4:11AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Awww cute little creature and lovey shot! I bet you were thrilled to get this!!

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Ikarius

4:16AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

There is nothing more funny than putting this little guy into your hands. If you are carefully, he doesn't fear but loves the temperature of your warm skin. Very nice macro shot! Bravo!

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sharky_

4:24AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Ive never seen a salamander before. Interesting skin, appears almost like a fishing lure. Excellent capture. Aloha

parb1194

5:28AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

A wonderful find and capture.

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TheSeekerr

5:42AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Nice capture! You think you have to be careful there tho, you need to try Australia! Venomous reptiles make things so much more interesting! Interesting skin texture this little critter has. Thanks for sharing!

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Zacko

6:01AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Ooooh...oooooh...mmmmm....looks like some jelly-worm or something to me. YUMMIE!!! Note to self...gotta pick up some candy on the way home from the store. Such a cool and shiny one that is. Excellent capture! Have a wonderful weekend #:O)

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oscilis

6:28AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Creature from the underworld! Great textures. I stood on a frog by mistake once. Eeeugh. Always look where I'm going now.

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tallpindo

7:12AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

What a jewel! One does have to tread carefully. Not everyhting is a 10,000 foot climb or a 30 mile hike.

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tizjezzme

7:42AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Cute little thing. :) At certain times of the year here, Salamanders COVER the streets. And as a kid, we used to collect them by the bucketful ... play with them a while and then let 'em go. Thanks for the memory :)

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cryptojoe

7:44AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Very good layout, it is amazing how you can get these shots without having the little critter go scurrying off! Salamanders can be fast!

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addiek

8:06AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

wow... kind weird little guy... good timing certainly

Palitcha

8:13AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Very good macro! Interesting creature too!

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nongo

9:34AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Yikes, you sure wouldn't want to step on that guy!!! WOW, excellent find JC!!!!! glad you captured him on film!!!!! look at those feet??? LOL!!!!!

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maggiemai

10:07AM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Wow...excellent catch and macro!! Such a strange skin on this salamander. They are green here. This one looks like he's been dipped in tar! lol Very good camoflage; especially at night! :-)

donvino

12:45PM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Wonderfully seen and fantastic capture !!

logiloglu

7:14PM | Sat, 16 July 2005

a wonderful image of this fascinating salamander. excellent done,JC !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!

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diomedes66

8:00PM | Sat, 16 July 2005

Wonderful catch and superb composition. Well done!

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erskogly

8:10PM | Sat, 16 July 2005

A great catch! Salamanders in general have become very rare since they are extremely sensitive to changes in the environment. Very nice to see one in full vigour. Excellent capture!

deannemart

9:33PM | Sat, 16 July 2005

I didn't think salamanders lived where the weather was that cold! I've seen one here in Colorado, but only near the plains in the summer :)

cynlee

3:11AM | Sun, 17 July 2005

don't think i've ever seen a slimey black one :]

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Lledeline

3:24AM | Sun, 17 July 2005

Rare shot. Bravo.

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iaacf

4:42AM | Sun, 17 July 2005

What a strange animal this is.. never saw one like these. Difficult photo to take.. dark animal against a dark background.. Nevertheless you managed to do this very properly.

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nathalie06

10:47AM | Sun, 17 July 2005

A really rare salamander, you're lucky to have seen him ! He's very nice like all his brothers ! Never seen this one before, so black and so brillant. A very cute friend of climbing ;-)))) Have a nice sunday !

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tibet2004uk

1:46PM | Sun, 17 July 2005

Ooooooh what a 'lil cutie!!! Totally adorable creature!! Great capture dear!!

Pierre59

1:58PM | Sun, 17 July 2005

Wow, excellent !!!

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Richardphotos

3:02PM | Sun, 17 July 2005

it is amazing how animals and plants survive harsh conditions. Death Valley, Calif. has the hottest climate in the world and after many years of no rain, it rained and the desert was full of flowers and other plants that had not been seen for many years. lucky for the lizard that you was careful and you being ready to capture him for many others to enjoy.