Female Plumed Basilisk by Winston D. Munnings
Winston D. Munnings

Female Plumed Basilisk by

[Photo No. R-802]

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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)

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About Winston D. Munnings

Originally from the The Islands I was born in Nassau, historic Capital of the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas Archipelago. I am a former Print Media Journalist & Broadcast Journalist (News Anchor & Editor) for radio and television. I am also retired as Consul General after two decades in the Diplomatic Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. I studied Photography at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (A College of Professional Studies) and at the New York Institute of Photography.

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Comments

  • Callum Brown
    Callum Brownover 1 year ago

    Nice work…. Well done

  • Thanks Callum. Much appreciated.

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • Robert Abraham
    Robert Abrahamover 1 year ago

    Nice one a bird without feathers LOL, lovely capture

  • (lol)

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • Bootiewootsy
    Bootiewootsyover 1 year ago

    Excellent.. Haven’t seen one of these before..

  • Thank you.

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • Esther's Art and Photography
    Esther's Art a...over 1 year ago

    Wow, amazing. Fantastic colours, image and beautiful lizard.

  • Thank you Esther…

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • jatro
    jatroover 1 year ago

    can I have one as my pet? so beautiful and cool! :) great capture! :)

  • Good luck (lol)

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • kathy s gillentine
    kathy s gillen...over 1 year ago

    absolutely magnificent capture

  • Thank you Kathy.
    It’s now one of my favorites.

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • Ray Clarke
    Ray Clarkeabout 1 year ago

  • Val Saxby
    Val Saxbyabout 1 year ago

    16-03-2011

  • Thank you so much Val for featuring my work in the "All Creatures Great And Small* group. It is greatly appreciated and I am (indeed) honored. Thanks again.

    – Winston D. Munnings

  • ©FoxfireGallery -  C.Hummel
    ©FoxfireGaller...11 months ago

    Fantastic composition and depth of colour. It really shows that you are a media professional. Presentation, depth of colour composition all of that perfect right throughout your portfolio

  • Thank you so much. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Incidentally, you can also follow me on Twitter if you like. Enjoy the weekend.

    – Winston D. Munnings