Trust Me! I Have My Eyes On You Too ... by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. R-787]
© Winston D. Munnings ’2010 (Laminated Print) Click on image below for access to other Reptiles in my collection.
The Plumed Basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons), also called a Green Basilisk or double crested basilisk, is a species of lizard native to Latin America. Its natural range covers a swath from Mexico to Ecuador. The plumed basilisk’s generic name basiliscus is taken from the creature of Greek mythology made up of parts of a rooster, snake, and lion which could turn a man to stone by its gaze: the Basilisk. This name derives from the Greek basilískos meaning “little king”. Plumed basilisks are omnivorous and eat insects, small mammals (such as rodents), smaller species of lizards, fruits and flowers. Their predators include raptors, opossums and snakes.
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Camera
Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D200 (Back-Up)
Lens
AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Comments
Stunning image….not sure I would want to meet it in the dark!!
I know for certain I wouldn’t want to (lol). Thanks for your comments though.
– Winston D. Munnings
Wow looks prehistoric, terrific picture
Thank you…
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Excellent capture.. The colors are so vibrant.. Beautiful lizard.
Thank you so much for your comments.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your wonderful feature, great WORK and well earned.
Thanks Andrea. Didn’t even know it was featured (lol).
– Winston D. Munnings
Such a great little Lizard. Fantastic capture with all the prehistoric trimmings. Wonderful narrative. Fantastic shot.
Thank you!
– Winston D. Munnings
An amazing image and reptile,..thanks for sharing :)
And thank you for commenting on my work.
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Thanks Elaine for featuring my work in the Extreme Close-ups Group. It is greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Wonderful shot of this beautiful lizard!
Thank you Etwin.
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Looks like a baby dinosaur. Very interesting pic
Thanks Stephen. I appreciate your comments and yes, it does look like a baby (miniature) dinosaur (lol) if you can call a dinosaur BABY, that is….
– Winston D. Munnings
One awesome Lizard Winston. The color and detail are outstanding. Congratulations on your well deserved feature. Nice work. Kathy :)