Black and White Tegu

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 5, 2017183 views4 comments

Here is another shot from our Pantanal, Brazil trip. We found this large lizard strolling along a dirt road at Pousa Alegre Lodge. The actual full name of the species is Argentine Black and White Tegu.
Canon 1DX II, 500F4 1/2500 F5.6, iso 800, handheld

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 6, 2017 at 4:49 PM

Reptiles need more love around here.

Gorgeous animal, Nate, and it's enhanced by the way you captured it in such nice light and with the great tongue action.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on March 7, 2017 at 10:10 PM

Love the light, Nate. I don't know what it is about the split tongue that evokes strong feelings. The red eye contour is a great accent. The crop is a little bit awkward I think. Cropping right behind the leg might help.

Cheers,

Hisham.

Registered on November 5, 2014, 121 Posts, 352 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on March 12, 2017 at 9:18 AM

Hey Nate,

Detail, eye, and forked tongue are all great. I agree with Hisham that the crop feels awkward and I think his suggestion to remove a little more from the left is worth a try.

Thanks for sharing this one!

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Genny K. on March 12, 2017 at 9:58 PM

Great image, with that tongue sticking out. He really stands out from the BG, too. I don't love reptiles, but this is a super image.

Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments