Keep Ya Chin Up! - (Pogona barbata - Eastern Bearded Dragon)
This pugnacious reptile posing so still on a stump is a very fine example of the female of the species Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon), a fairly common Australian lizard which make great pets for those who like to keep wild creatures in captivity.
Once a year the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club meets up with the local Herpetological Society for a day of photography and a BBQ. The event is called ‘Snakes Alive!’
They bring the snakes and lizards, we take photographs for them and then we all have a BBQ. A really great day for all. Our Club President then collects our images on a CD and gives it to their Society. A real mutually beneficial arrangement.
Fuji S5500: Macro, 1/125sec @ f/2.9, ISO100, Hand held.
Photoshop CS.
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Pogona barbata – Keep Ya Chin Up!
Keep Ya Chin Up! - (Pogona barbata - Eastern Bearded Dragon) belongs to the following groups:
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Prasad
The road to heavens doesn’t go through the stars always. It’s always there wherever the artist ;) turns his / her eye ( oooooops!!! View finder ).
Exceptional details here, Dennis.
Joyce Dickens,...
Awesome work on this image Dennis; the details are incredible, as is the depth, focus, color and overall exposure…..the hint of lighting in his eye is terrific…beautifuly presented!
Anne Smyth
about to come right out of the image – gorgeous detail and color
Dennis Gay
G’day PRASAD, JOYCE & ANNE,
Your trio of very encouraging and supportive comments for this non-leaping lizard is much appreciated folks. So glad you have all enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
GerryMac
outstanding work Dennis! the detail of this capture is fantastic – so clear composition is spot on!
Stevie Mancini
Again, amazing detail Dennis. Caught in good light to, to show of his dark tones.
Kudos bud
Stevie
mlgkats
/*cool dragon, love the detail, good capture
Dennis Gay
G’day GERRY, STEVIE & MLG,
Your trio of great wraps for this spiky lizard is greatly appreciated folks. So glad it caught your collective eye.
My camera club’s “Snakes Alive!” meetings are a great way to meet some very interesting reptiles up close and personal.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
Very tough looking chap!!!!!! Great capture Dennis..exellent detail!!!
Dennis Gay
G’day Deb,
Yeah, he looks like he is saying; “Go on! Hit me! Right here on the chin!” 8-)
Your “Great…” and ”...excellent…” wrap for my grumpy looking lizard is greatly appreciated. So glad you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
Mia1
Oh, My God he is huge. FANTASTIC SHOT. WOW. i am in awh….
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mia,
Your extremely encouraging and enthusiastic comment for this Aussie dragon is warmly appreciated. I am so glad she caught your eye and imagination.
GB
Dennis
Mette Spange
What a beauty – just amazing!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mette,
Your very encouraging ”...amazing!!!!” comment for this Aussie dragon is warmly appreciated. I am so glad she caught your eye and imagination.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
G’day again Mette Srange,
Many thanks for adding this handsome devil to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
Mette Spange
It is such a lovely photograph!!!! You have the most wonderful portfolio Dennis and are such a talented photographer!!!! Your work is inspiring!!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mette,
Thank you most kindly for your very generous and most encouraging comment for my work in general and this one in particular. I am so glad you have enjoyed your tour of my portfolio.
Please accept a Life Membership and feel free to return whenever you like. 8-)
You have a very good portfolio yourself and show much talent. It is a pleasure to view your work.
GB
Dennis
Maureen Bloesch
GREAT JOB!...(better?)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Maureen,
Many thanks for your CAPITAL encouraging comment for my spiky lizard. Nice to see you come out to Kundabung for a look-see.
So good to see you have enjoyed the experience and savoured the moment.
GB
Dennis
Tomas Abreu
Great capture..Beautiful detail
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Tomas,
Good to see you at our “Snakes Alive!” meeting and that you have spotted this very handsome lizard.
Many thanks indeed for your most encouraging “Great…Beautiful…” wrap for my reptilian photography.
GB
Dennis
Edyta Pelc
good one!
Dennis Gay replied 5 days ago
Aloha EDYTA!
Happy to see you at the Kundabung ‘Snakes Alive!’
Thanks heaps for your supportive and encouraging “good one!” wrap for my lizardy photographic wizardry.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay 5 days ago
G’day bubbleblue .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it and how it made you feel.
GB
Dennis