This is the fantastic leaf tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), also known as the satanic leaf tailed gecko. I kind of think the latter name is a bit more apropos. Of course, fantastic or satanic, the “leaf tailed” part of the name is quite evident in this photo. We met in Madagascar’s Ranomafana National Park late one evening. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (with Canon 500D close up filter) ISO 200, f/22 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units
Thank you Ann , Seans wonderful
images seem to invite the
construction of small word cairns
by the trail . ( In some cases
discouraged for reasons of public
safety. )
Fantastic image of the Leaf Tailed Gecko.
you did brilliantly to get it, getting his eyes & tail in focus is marvellous.
Your daily posts are a real refresher from the daily grind, l look 4ward to them every day!
Con
Much appreciated, Thank You.
Peter, I also really enjoy your wordplay with Sean’s photos. In fact, I sometimes have to check back to see what you’ve written, like tonight for yesterday’s post. You saw this gecko in a way I never would have – thanks for that!
Suzanne
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This is the fantastic leaf tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), also known as the satanic leaf tailed gecko. I kind of think the latter name is a bit more apropos. Of course, fantastic or satanic, the “leaf tailed” part of the name is quite evident in this photo. We met in Madagascar’s Ranomafana National Park late one evening.
Out of sight! What an other-worldly (from the underworld!) looking gecko. The surrounding darkness adds to the satanic mystique of this critter.
Thanks Sue. Madagascar is a crazy and wonderful place.
oh what great critter, great pic. today. do you think this geckco would make nice pet?
Thanks Michael, some people do keep these geckos as pets.
A child of nature
Nothing but a strange new beauty
Gentle and innocent .
Peter, every day I look for your poem. Awesome!
Thank you Ann , Seans wonderful
images seem to invite the
construction of small word cairns
by the trail . ( In some cases
discouraged for reasons of public
safety. )
Wow. Very cool.
Thanks Mom.
Perfect pose to be captivated by those eyes, that tongue, that tail.
Thanks Ann, I saw quite a few of these geckos, but usually they were asleep and perfectly blending into a tree trunk.
Amazing. I would never have noticed this little guy.
Thanks Karen, me either, but I had some great guides. It’s amazing how they can pick them out even when they are completely blending in.
This is so awesome!! What a cool little creature! Amazing shot!
Thanks Amanda. I do love the geckos.
Fantastic image of the Leaf Tailed Gecko.
you did brilliantly to get it, getting his eyes & tail in focus is marvellous.
Your daily posts are a real refresher from the daily grind, l look 4ward to them every day!
Con
Much appreciated, Thank You.
Thanks Con. Always good to hear from you.
Very cool picture. I love the pink little tongue.
Thanks Maria. I got a few more shots with that little tongue completely licking and over the eye.
Peter, I also really enjoy your wordplay with Sean’s photos. In fact, I sometimes have to check back to see what you’ve written, like tonight for yesterday’s post. You saw this gecko in a way I never would have – thanks for that!
Suzanne