I'm pretty good at trimming my dogs nails, but I think I'll pass on this fella ... his claws look very sharp. Love the Komodo Dragon's smile ... looks like he is living the 'life of riley' too. Excellent capture, Jim.

These things have toxins in their Saliva...Good clear shot..Keep your distance..R.

---This guy could use a manicure---

I like to agree with you Jimbob, so give it a try and this friendly looking critter will be thankful for that. You will be payed with a kiss, lol.

Very fine and detailed post, mate. Well done.

Regards, Cornelius.

Edit: I've read Richie's comment, so quit your attempt, Jimbob!

This guy could use plastic surgery, too. LOL

Oh, uglyyyy. I agree with Milka, definitely plastic surgery. Manicure is not necessary. LOL

Neat shot. Great DOF. Even a little catch light in his eye. Did you use a telephoto lens?

Very good shot - although I'm not voulunteering for the job - one obstreperous cat is enough for me.

He looks like he is very content just resting and posing for you :-) Great closeup!

Indeed...great pose and great capture...Tom

Aww, he looks like a sweet fella tho! He smiled for you! Perfectly done Jimbo :)

I love the poise you captured, with his head resting on the rock, I sure would not want to feel those nails on my skin! Ouch!
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Great capture of this horrible creature Jimbob. Their saliva is so poisonous that they can kill human beings with a mild bite or even a lick!

He looks very peaceful.... But I would not come to close...
Great capture.

Looks like he turned so you could get his good side Jim. Fine shot!

What a sweetheart! How can you not love that face? Excellent and very cute shot, Jimbob!

Too many great details!...lol...A great comp, very natural and icky!...hehe

These dragons have always facinated me. It is like looking into the eyes of a medival myth. Great capture and I dare you to try to file his nails. LOL!

Nice narrative, Jimbob. I happen to agree that a manicure is in order. I'll tell you what. I'll hold him down while you file his nails. And while you're at it, I'll bet he needs his teeth cleaned.

Your zoo (he is in a zoo, right?) shots always amaze me. The focus is so sharp and the detail is breathtaking. Except for those nails and that breath, this is a handsome fellah. I'm the last person to say much about composition, but I downloaded this and played around with the cropping. I think it would have looked better if you had cropped about 50% of the area from the edge of his head to the left edge of the border. Being ignorant and dumb has never stopped me from sharing my opinion.

Roger

Not a komono in sight either..lol

Great detail throughout this mean beasty mate

I see a stunning bag with all the right colors! LOL Great capture...it looks tired :)

I know a man who has these animals in his house, ofcourse they shouldn't live there, but I couldn't sleep anymore if it was my house ;-) A very sharp and good photo Jim! Mich

I do not trust his smile.Fantastic photo of this beast.

Yes he sure could and also a strong cold cream for the skin, lol. Marvelous close and detail

The clarity of this shot is spot on! I like your presentation of this little chap too. Well done!
Ann

Jimbob - Perhaps the scaly lizard just got one and is showing it off to passing photographers, hoping for some Internet exposure. Your photo should please it a lot. Thad

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Very impressive capture, he is big, seems rude, but so lovely at the same time! Love this guy!