I met this Parson’s chameleon at what was billed as a “reptile farm” while traveling through central Madagascar. It allowed me to get some macro shots of these colorful creatures I’d been seeing on night walks in the forest. Back then I was using a close-up filter screwed to the end of my 80-200mm lens. It worked well in a pinch when not carrying a dedicated macro lens. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm with Canon 500D close up filter attached) ISO 100, f/6.3 at 1/8th of a second.
Madagascar is the one place I really need to get back to. I was there back in 2007 and with the new camera technology, and my own growth as a photographer, would love to get a second chance at all the exotic creatures.
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I met this Parson’s chameleon at what was billed as a “reptile farm” while traveling through central Madagascar. It allowed me to get some macro shots of these colorful creatures I’d been seeing on night walks in the forest. Back then I was using a close-up filter screwed to the end of my 80-200mm lens. It worked well in a pinch when not carrying a dedicated macro lens. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm with Canon 500D close up filter attached) ISO 100, f/6.3 at 1/8th of a second.
Spectacular! I love the colors, the profile, the texture in this close up! What a handsome chameleon.
Madagascar is the one place I really need to get back to. I was there back in 2007 and with the new camera technology, and my own growth as a photographer, would love to get a second chance at all the exotic creatures.
Before I judge this photo it’s important for me to know where this chameleon stands on the whole Israel / Palestine thing.