Out Of The Blue by rockstrider
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Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta)
This shot was taken last Sunday at Chester Zoo whilst out with Chrissy, aka BibbyBear, and she has also uploaded some pics into her gallery from this visit.
This one was taken in the Tropical Realm where we seemed to spend most of our time. We only got to see about a fifth of the zoo in the four hours that we spent there, and we are already planning a trip back when the weather is a little warmer.
The Rhinoceros Iguana is a threatened species of lizard that is mainly found on the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. They vary in length from two to four and a half feet long, and skin colours range from a steely blue/grey to a dark green and even brown. Their name comes from the bony-plated outgrowth on the iguana's snout that resembles the horn of a rhinoceros. Males are highly territorial, larger than females, and develop larger horns. The lifespan of wild rhinoceros iguanas is not known, but a lifespan of twenty years has been recorded for some captive individuals.
Thanks for looking and any comments and critique are more than welcome and valued!
Comments (37)
Janiss
Splendid details and colors... a great capture my friend!
Mondwin
Superbly portrait!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Hendesse
What an impressive shot. Fantastic details, looks very interesting!
JeffG7BRJ
Awesome macro Carl, I am planning on a visit to Chester Zoo myself but not until the 29th April. Alan(artaddict2) and I am having a day out down there, it must be about 18/19 years since my last visit. We are going to Crich this Bank Holiday Monday, they are having a WWII weekend, so hope to get plenty of army pics. It's a great day out if you haven't been before, it will be my third and Alans second visit. Superb work and nice information. Bravo!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
very good shot... what clear blue eyes he has!
TwoPynts
Great information and portrait of this noble lizard. He really looks dinosauric!
BibbyBear
A brilliant composition with superb clarity, textures and colours. The focus on the eye is amazing and really draws you into his stare...perfect!! I'm looking forward to you uploading more of your shots from Chester Zoo. Excellent photography Carl!! Hugs xox
aljaysart
Great capture carl looks like something from jurassic park, excellent well done mate..
rainbows
Never seen anything quite like this, Carl. It is a superb shot, your clarity is stunning, Excellent work. Hugs. Di. xx
moochagoo
Nice wise guy :))
kwami
amazing piece of work, i love the colours of the eyes...
timtripp
WOW
countess8
this as the wow factor got to be a favorite for me excellent photography here, well done you must be very proud of this shot hugs cj xxx
blacq_nyght_vampyre
What a close up!!! Beautiful composition.
wingnut55
a very fine portrait. i can't say that i remember seeing a blue-eyed Iguana before, but then i don't remember getting this close to one before either....
Meisiekind
Awesome macro of a face only a mother can love!! lol xx
fredster66
Amazing details and closeness to this incredible creature! Great, Carl!
durleybeachbum
Wonderful portrait!
Fred255
Now I have not been to North for a few year but I don't remember seeing any of those. Super photo, the focus is pin sharp (For a Nikon) LOL!!!
saretta
Love it!!!!Not only details and colors are fantastic but i love iguanas so much and your capture is simply excellent Carl!!:-)
delaorden_ojeda
Simply fantastic, Carl ! superb portrait of this beautiful animal, the details and compo are superb, bravo !
babuci
Love the very close shot and a color of the scales. Excelent capture.
tizjezzme
Excellent photo; the detail is impressive.
CavalierLady
How amazing is Mother Nature and the Creator... wonderful steely blue color and the matching color of the eye is fantastic. Great info and a great shot.
mickuk50
how cool is this .this zoo looks like a great day out .we are are going to a wildlife park in barrow on sunday ,hopefully the weather will be kind .superb capture carl .love it :o) mick
Ionel
Very nice work! :)
Richardphotos
really looks prehistoric.exceptional capture
auntietk
Amazing shot! Very cool.
G_Mansco
Thanks for your info! Love this shot it's really wonderful and what lovely blues!
vlaaitje
awesome animal, wonderful details, and I like the blue eye