Cape Dwarf Chameleon II

Macky

Cape Dwarf Chameleon II

Bradypodion pumilum – Western Cape, South Africa SEE HOW THEY GIVE BIRTH

Cape Dwarf Chameleon II belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, FAUNA, FLORA, LANDSCAPES AND ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA, Green!, Indigenous to East & Southern Africa, Reptiles and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Cape Dwarf Chameleon II by Macky
Cape Dwarf Chameleon II by Macky
  • Deborah  Bowness

    Deborah Bowness

    WOWWWWW!!! Awesome, love it!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    Exquisite
    j

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    Fabulastic, stunning colours, Love him

  • Macky replied

    Thought I’d share this interesting video with you, only this species gives birth this way, the rest bury their eggs for incubation

    Click Link

  • janik

    janik

    Stunny – such vibrant colour and detail.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Wonderful looking subject.

  • Che01

    Che01

    Amazing detail and vibrant green colouring

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    extraordinary instant fav!

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner

    What a gorgeous creature! I love his bright, amazing colors and the textures in his scales. Beautiful work Macky. This makes a great addition to the Reptiles and Amphibians group; thanks for adding it to the gallery!

  • Macky replied

    Thought I’d share this interesting video with you, only this species gives birth this way, the rest bury their eggs for incubation

    Click Link

  • Beccaboo

    Beccaboo

    Oh wowzers, this is something else, what a character, Once again you have portrayed the colors & textures of your subject so well i can almost feel it. This is just FANTASTIC.

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    wow wow wow – fantastic creature, fantastic shot

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    wow wow wow – fantastic creature, fantastic shot

  • Macky replied

    Thanks for the ‘wows’ much appreciated

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    Spectacular!

  • Nichole Schoff

    Nichole Schoff

    I have a pic somewhat like this but I like your a lot better! The colors are wonderful!!! And the capture of that tail is brilliant!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    I love these bright greens Macky

  • Klaudy Krbata

    Klaudy Krbata

    superb shot, bravo Macky

  • Walter Strength

    Walter Strength

    Great shot Macky. Wonderful color saturation.

  • Di Edwards

    Di Edwards

    Stunning, simply stunning.

  • PhotoAmbiance

    PhotoAmbiance

    Awesome! So in focus with all the details. Chapeau! Have to add this one to my Favs ;)

  • david campbell

    david campbell

    wow this is a very beautiful wow

  • KevinH

    KevinH

    lovely colours and textures on his skin, love it!

  • hfrymark

    hfrymark

    oh wow, your photography is amzing, I just saw a glimpse of your pictures and they are all just as beautiful as the next!!

  • Gordon Stenhouse

    Gordon Stenhouse

    Good detail, cool colour and texture.

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Gordon!!

  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    What an amazing beautiful creature and captured perfectly as well. Anne

  • Macky replied

    Thank you for those kind words Anne!!

  • mjaniceanne

    mjaniceanne

    great shot, perfect detail!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Janice, for the favourites too!!!

  • Susan Moss

    Susan Moss

    Amazing detail on this little fellow

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Susan!!

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Amazing capture. Great color and incredible detail!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Margaret!!!

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella

    beautiful colors~great shot!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Paul!!

  • foundserenity18

    foundserenity18

    I love the detail and colors. amazing work Macky. ;-D

  • Macky replied

    :-) So glad you joined L, thank you, for the favourite too!!!

  • Imber

    Imber

    Perfection !!!!!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Imber!!!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Stunning capture

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Rosina!!!

  • Matt Halls

    Matt Halls

    Absolutely magnificent work Macky…superb in all ways!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Matt, much appreciate your comment!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    magical, what fantastic detail and colour!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks Anthony, glad you like it!!
    Have you had a look at the way they give birth? URL in my description!!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    wow, absolutely fascinating! I just had a look. They are amazing creatures and have to adapt within seconds of being born. Thanks so much for the link, it was very interesting. :))

  • Macky replied

    Glad I could share it with you, they the only chameleon species that incubate internally!!

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    WOW, WOW, WOW! This is one FINE Chameleon Shot. Absolutely perfect. Your portfolio of shots at RB is awesome!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Bill, much appreciate your compliments. Photography is more than a passion to me, cannot live without trying to capture the natural world :-)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    fantastic…..

  • Macky replied

    Thank you very much Antanas, for the favourite too!!!

  • Daveart

    Daveart

    Great closeup shot of a chameleon, excellent detail and clarity

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Dave!!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Just gorgeous, love it

  • Macky replied

    He’s become quite popular, thank you, for the favourite too!!

  • HippyDi

    HippyDi

    Thanks for the link here Macky, what a brilliant close up of our friend the chameleon. The birth clip is amazing too, you can’t beat an Attenborough film can you ?

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Di, David has certainly made the world a more interesting place, love his documentaries. Glad you enjoyed the birth, the only cammy species that incubates internally!!

  • Kathleen Hill

    Kathleen Hill

    Fantastic, amazing detail

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Kathleen!!

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77

    Wow, so vibrant! Love his cool textures

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Jenni!!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fab image, amazing color and texture…wow!

  • Macky

    Macky

    Thanks very much Joni!!

  • hardhhhat

    hardhhhat

    Great shot you have really captured some great stunning colour and detail on this one.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much, happy to have shared him with you!!

  • chriso

    chriso

    Great detail and colour. Love this shot.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Chriso!!!

  • Rebecca Cruz

    Rebecca Cruz

    I’ve come across this image several times and realized I have never commented on it. Not that you’ve received a lack of praise thus far ;). Really, this is such a feast for the eyes! The vibrancy and textural detail is astounding. And the link to the video is great…simply amazing creatures. A big well done for this one.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Rebecca, Thanks to Sir David for the video!! Thanks for the favourite too!!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Absolutely brilliant ! Fav…................. (-:

  • Macky replied

    Thank you, for the favourite too!!

  • Terry Arcia

    Terry Arcia

    This is one of the coolest photos I’ve seen

  • Macky replied

    That’s very kind of you to say Terry, thank you!!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent photo, wonderful color and detail.

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Rosalie!!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    MY! He’s Handsome!! Wonderful work!!

  • Macky replied

    :-) Glad you think so and thank you, have you had a look at the link in the description?

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    I have now! It was enthralling- Wow! you learn a little every day!!!

  • Macky replied

    That’s what I love about nature, I’m happy that you had a look.

  • lallymac

    lallymac

    Amazing clarity and colour!!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much, have you had a look at the link in my description?

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    Beautiful image, very deserving winner in the Natural Developments group for May 2008! Congrats!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Mundy, much appreciated!!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.
  • Macky replied

    Thanks for the ‘wow’ Kenny, glad you enjoyed the link too!!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    ..and awesome! no egg laying

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    whoohoo Macky – Way to go!!! First in the Natural Developments.

    Congratulations and much much deserved :)

    Hugs
    Robyn

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Robyn, for the hugs too!! :-)

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Spectacular image. Congratulations and well done on the Natural Developments win :))

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much, much appreciated!!

  • Matt Halls

    Matt Halls

    Congrats for the ND win Macky…well worthy of the top prize!!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Matt!!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is just one mind blowing photograph Macky! It deserves to come first that’s for sure, well done you :-))

  • Macky replied

    Thanks for those kind words Sylvia, much appreciated!!

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Congratulations on Natural Developments’ May contest, definitely well deserved!
    It’s such an amazing photograph of such an amazing beast! (Chameleon is my daughter’s favorite animal :))

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Lenka, much appreciated, please tell you daughter that her fav reptile is a most fascinating one!! :-)

  • SWEEPER

    SWEEPER

    Stunning colours , well deserved recognition .

  • Macky

    Macky

    Thanks very much ‘Sweeper’!!

  • paul boast

    paul boast

    very much gold prize standard here

  • Macky replied

    Thanks for that kind comment Paul!!

  • Asoka

    Asoka

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Asoka!!

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella

    amazing work – Congratulations!!!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Paul!!

  • Carisma

    Carisma

    I just got back from tour…. A great achievement Macky!!! I am so happy for you!! It could not have happened to a nicest guy!!! I am so proud for you!!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you dear friend!!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Brilliant Macro

  • Macky replied

    Thank so much Rosina!!

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Stunning image! What colour and texture!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Roz!!

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    What magnificent greens! An awesome shot!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Mariaan, did you watch the link in my description above?

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    good god thats AWESOME and well deserved first place – WoW

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Pat!!

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Amazing creature, so very well captured. It’s so green it looks as though it glows. It must be fun to see these in the wild.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Jan, they are amazing creatures, have you had a look at the link in my description on how the females give birth?

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Incredible capture, an amazing image of nature!

  • Macky replied

    Much appreciate your comments Stephen!!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Fantastic. And thanks for the link, loved it See them give birth

    xxxxx

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Amarica, I’m glad you enjoyed the link, Sir David does great work indeed!!

  • josiem

    josiem

    INCREDIBLE! perfectly framed and the colours are amazing!!!!!

  • Macky

    Macky

    Thank you Josie, much appreciated and good luck with your studies. BTW did you have a look at the link above?

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Incrediable colours, perfect image

  • Macky replied

    Thank you so much, have you looked at the link above?

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    I have now, great, thanks for that.

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    fantastic details !

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Aimelle, much appreciated, have you had a look at the link above relating to the manner in which they give birth?

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    Wow, Macky! Awesome! I missed this earlier, an instant favorite!!!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Lisa, I hope you watched the link above?

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    ok – just perfect. perfect green, perfect sharp

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Andreas, I appreciate your kind comments!!

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Wow,, incredible color and detail!!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you so much, just wondering if you had a look at the link in my description?

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    I thought about it,, but decided I didn’t want to know,,,LOL:)

  • Macky replied

    Ok, I understand!! :-)

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett

    Wow, simply stunning, sheer perfection, loved the link too, great watching the babies being born.

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Sharon, pleased you enjoyed the link too!!

  • turtlepath

    turtlepath

    Everything has been said but this is a fantastic image

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Janice, that’s very kind of you!!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Stunning image.

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Rosalie, have you had a look at the link on how they give birth? It’s in my description!!

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    sharon picked a great one to buy :)~ congrats!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Micki, :-) So you let the cat out of the bag, I had an idea it was Sharon!!

  • emele

    emele

    I love him! (or her)

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much!!

  • geosgurl

    geosgurl

    wow! very bright beautiful shot! you do some great work!

  • Macky replied

    Much appreciated Amanda!!

  • BarbBarcikKeith

    BarbBarcikKeith

    WOW!! This is gorgeous… and what great detail.. hint, hint…....

  • Macky replied

    LOL!! Thank you Barb, if I read the ‘hint’ correctly, you would like to paint it?

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    awww it’s glowing ! I’m almost blind ;-)
    fantastic details and colors !

  • Macky replied

    :-) Thanks so much Aimelle!!

  • josiem

    josiem

    wow!! incredible capture!!!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Josiem!!

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    haha just realized I had commented twice ;) I thought I had seen it on dA at first… so many people are on both sites ^^ anyway it is worth it, exquisite work !

  • Macky replied

    Thanks again Aimelle!! :-)

  • Lisa Roberts

    Lisa Roberts

    Wow! This is one of my favourite reptiles and one of my favourite shots too – perfect Macky!
    Lisa

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Lisa!!

  • Rhonda  Thomassen

    Rhonda Thomassen

    Beautiful! Such vivid color! Nice capture.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Rhonda!!

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    This is amazing….!!!!!!!!

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Dottie, did you have a look at the link in my description?

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Woohooo!!! Totally stunning, and the detail! Amazing :-)

  • Macky replied

    Thanks you so much!!

  • Michelle Legg

    Michelle Legg

    What an amazing photo and thanks for the link on how they birth – that was really interesting.

    Nice work.

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Michelle, happy to have shared it with you!!

  • Judy O'Neil

    Judy O'Neil

    Fantastic shot. Thank you for the link to birth movie. :-) Judy

  • Macky replied

    Thank you so much Judy, happy to have shared it with you!!

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    sooo adorable…what a little cutie and well captured :-)

  • Macky replied

    A belated thank you Dmarie!!

  • Rosie Appleton

    Rosie Appleton

    Very cool :-)

  • Macky replied

    Thank you Rosie!!

  • godders

    godders

    An excellent shot, one to be proud of, excellent work, NIck

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Nick!!

  • bob128

    bob128

    Excellent saturation. Wow!

  • Macky replied

    Cheers Bob!!

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    WOW! Incredible shot.

  • Macky

    Macky

    Much appreciated, thank you Troy!!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Such a strange little critter! Wonderful capture! NOw I’m curious to see the birth video!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Jan, glad you enjoyed the video too!!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow!!! awesome video!! Thanks Macky!!

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell

    Incredibly beautiful creature, fantastic shot and fascinating info!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks so much Nelson!!

  • Steve Bullock
  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Steve, much appreciated!!

  • ChrisCoombes

    ChrisCoombes

    Hey Macky. I love these chameleon shots. Steve Bullock has started up another group and i have been helping him a bit that you may be interested. Its called “Animals of Africa – Best of the Best”. You should have a look at it and maybe add some of your images if you’d like to.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Chris, apologies for the late reply, I’ve taken your advise and joined the group, much appreciated!!

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    Wow!! and double wow!!

  • Macky replied

    Thanks for the 3 ‘wows’ Liane. :-)

  • Olitto

    Olitto

    INDIGENOUS TO EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA GROUP
    CONGRATULATIONS Macky! This image is currently being featured in the Indigenous to East & Southern Africa Group. Great work and well deserved.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Olitto, always appreciated!!

  • Sharon Bishop

    Sharon Bishop

    Wow Macky…I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. A top class, quality shot.

  • Macky replied

    Thanks very much Sharon, always appreciated!!

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro 18 days ago

    Please consider one of your artworks for our Patterns on REPTILES Challenge
    • only 5 days left to submit ~ please join us ~ click into the above link
  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg 18 days ago

    WOW..great capture!

    Debra

  • Macky replied 9 days ago

    Thanks so much Debra!!

  • parmi

    parmi 9 days ago

  • Macky replied 9 days ago

    Thanks very much Parmi!!

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro 9 days ago

    Well done Macky, a top ten placement is still a great result

  • Macky replied 8 days ago

    Thanks so much Maria!! :-)

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja 7 days ago

    Superb shot! Congrats on your features and challenge wins!

  • Macky replied 7 days ago

    Thanks so much Ingrid!!

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