Thorny Devil, Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, NT
When I was on my way to Kata Tjuta I saw this small object on the road. As I got closer I saw this little “Devil” basking in the sun on the bitumen road. So I stopped and relocated him to a much safer location.
I then grabbed the 1ds and took a couple of snaps. The best view was to get as low as possible. So here I am laying on the red dirt, spinifex digging into my back and camera in hand with these tourist buses flying by. I’m sure it was a funny sight to the international tourists but it would be no surprise to the bus driver who is probably thinking “Stupid photographer”
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Donovan wilson
i love this there so special..
traveller
Definately worth stopping for, well spotted.
Reg’s
Traveller
Ann Palframan
I agree! What awesome camouflage; great capture:)
Steve Bullock
Super shot. I love these guys, wish we could keep them in captivity!
Meike
Wonderful capture!
Steve Sass
Fantastic Shot Matt, you couls also add this guy to the Agamids-Dragons of the World group also…......
Houndstooth St...
Wow, i love this Matt. I is my DREAM shot, to get a pic of a thorny devil! Like, seriously, the one shot i want most in the world over all others! Love the composition showing some of his environment. Awesome low angle too. All found fabulous pic, an instant fave!
Matt Lauder replied
Thanks Alex, this was one of those moments where I was lucky to come across this little bugger. To get the angle I layed on the ground and also placed my camera on the ground as well to get as low as possible. From memory it was taken at f8 on my 24 – 70mm f 2.8 lens.
Houndstooth St...
Thanks for the info Matt, i checked out your website as well – Stunning work! :)
Matt Lauder replied
Cheers
Kaliquo
What an amazing little critter! Well worth the effort :)
Justine Devereux
Superb shot!!! well spotted!!
:))
Phineous Cas...
that isa cracka shot