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Marine Iguana, female
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Marine Iguana, female

by Nate Chappell

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 13, 2014107 views9 comments
Here's a female Marine Iguana that I photographed on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos a couple of years ago. Taken lying in the sand to get a low angle.

Nikon D7000, Sigma 150-500 at 450mm 1/200 F11, iso 200

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 14, 2014 at 9:07 AM
Truly a face nobly a mother could love. The textures are great. Well done.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on June 14, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Not just 'a mother', I love it, too! Nate, do you have any of them spurting the salt water out?
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Thanks Jerry and Ajit, Ajit we did see a few spurting the salt water but I don't remember getting any really good shots of it.
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on June 14, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Hello Nate

Crisp, Detailed, interesting textured skin folds.
Not too familiar with these fellas but looks like a guy that could be interesting to see interactions with?

Thanks for sharing

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on June 16, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Hey Nate,

Nice "corporate" portrait - should be in a Galapagos annual report! :wink:

As others have mentioned - the wrinkles, folds, and other texture make this one really interesting. Wondering if a vertical crop (or original capture) might have been worth considering?

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad
Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 17, 2014 at 10:39 PM
I really appreciate a reflective eye in cold blooded species to make the shot so much more alive. Excellent portrait!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 19, 2014 at 6:39 PM
This guy looks like a gladiator.. All armored up for battle, with very commanding presence/attitude.
Great shot Nate :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 22, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Really nice portrait here Nate. Nice detail, head turn and BG
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 9, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Nate,

Truly great capture :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments