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Here's my version of the Iguana at Colchester Zoo. Well, Jan called hers Iggy so.....

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::tigger3
09/11/08 2:08 AM GMT
wow not that is up close and fantastic on the details. What lens did you use Nigel? Fantastic! sandi♥
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::danika
09/11/08 2:40 AM GMT
He sure is an amazing creature ... the colors & detail are amazing. Excellent capture Nigel. Faves!
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.slyyogi
09/11/08 2:41 AM GMT
What incredible detail...I'm putting it in my faves too!
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::Rokh
09/11/08 3:32 AM GMT
This is a really fabulous shot! Very detailed, crisp and clear and colorful! Well done!
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::0930_23
09/11/08 4:12 AM GMT
I see you got a lot closer than Jan. Either she is squeamish or you have a more powerful lens. You don't have to answer that Sir Nigel. I can see where some of the ideas for Star Wars came from for costumes. Beautiful skin color and texture. Good post and I wouldn't be surprised if your pelican ate this litte fellow.

Tick
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::jeenie11
09/11/08 5:26 AM GMT
it's hard to believe that it's for real. fantastic color and detail on this "beautiful" creature.
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.sahadk
09/11/08 6:30 AM GMT
Excellent shot Nigel,very intresting,and wonderful
color too.Clarity and focusing wonderful!!!
Great job.
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::cctruckee
09/11/08 6:58 AM GMT
Now this is a real stunner. Great shot Nigel, everything about it is excellent. Fav'd. (Just glad the lizards on the walls in Thailand aren't these beautiful, but BIG guys, might have second thoughts about going, lol) Love the name too! I will have to go see Jan's Iggy, lol!
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::biffobear
09/11/08 9:43 AM GMT
Reminds me of a fella i know...Great closeup mate.
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.Gabbels
09/11/08 10:45 AM GMT
Wonderful close up shot with magnificent details and colors! He looks very interesting.
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::LynEve
09/11/08 11:16 AM GMT
I love your humour :)
And I have to add he certainly pops out of the screen.
Great shot, so many colour variations and textures and you even got him to smile :)
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::Jaberwock
09/11/08 11:42 AM GMT
Yep... He looks like a REAL WILD ONE Nigel. Ha! Nicely played and even more nicely captured. A great shot and a favourite.
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.alexis518
09/11/08 1:52 PM GMT
The color is what first grabs my eye and then the textures. A wonderful portrait and beautiful framing of the shot. Looks like you have a winner with Iggy Pop.
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.rriesop
09/11/08 3:19 PM GMT
Nigel

This is another great shot my friend. Thanks for sharing.
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::JQ
09/11/08 3:47 PM GMT
heheh, aint he cute, i like the full on close up view you have him, you can see all the textures in his skin and everything!!
funny mine has come out bluer than yours! did you get any of the cute green one?? very neat shot, im impressed with the details!
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.gabriela2006
09/11/08 5:33 PM GMT
wonderful details and clarity...excellent colors and detail:)
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::wheedance
09/11/08 9:42 PM GMT
Oh wow! I'd never think a lizard was beautiful til seeing one so close - such delicate lines.
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::PatAndre
09/11/08 10:21 PM GMT
Just got this in the VB. I stomped all over it! (Just kidding).
Love the detail on this booger. Love the colors too. wouldn't want to meet him in the dark. You can keep him. I'll just enjoy looking at him as I add him to my animal collection.
Momma
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::braces
09/11/08 10:59 PM GMT
Just look at all those colours, talk about being a bit of a peacock. The detail on this image is fantastic Nigel. Was this shot through glass? If it was it's even more remarkable.
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::Hottrockin
09/11/08 11:14 PM GMT
TERRIFIC!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::Jimbobedsel
09/12/08 12:35 AM GMT
Iggy Pop, huh? I think I would rather have named them Peter and Gordon. LOL. This is one great close up, Nigel. Very well presented.
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Man, that hurts.
::SEFA
09/12/08 7:50 PM GMT
This a beautiful shot in every way. The colors and details are fantastic. Excellent work!
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::sasraku
09/13/08 4:46 AM GMT
Thats one ugly sod, but the photo is awesome.
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.rozem061
09/13/08 9:11 AM GMT
Just gave it a 10/10 in the VB!
Perfect shot!
John
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::Marzena
09/14/08 12:09 AM GMT
Hello, my Prince Charming !!!!
10/10 in VB is obvious.
And who dared to use the name of ugly sod -, will have to stand to a mortal combat with ME, Marzena to say nothing of the dog .. Be prepared !!! LOL
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.jrasband123
09/14/08 6:51 AM GMT
Very nicely captured. He's got some great colors.

Jackie
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.Ed1958
09/15/08 12:11 AM GMT
It looks calm and easy going iguana............ mmmmmmmmmmm. but I prefer stay a bit far from it.
The picture itself is crisp, clear and perfect in details.
Ed.
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::Toto_san
09/15/08 3:39 PM GMT
Wonderful face to face.
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::100k_xle
09/18/08 12:40 AM GMT
Fantastic Color, Detail and Clarity.
This Guy scares me more than a Gator. LOL.
Thanks for sharing.

E J
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.Zyrogerg
09/19/08 11:04 AM GMT
Wow. A remarkable creature that you captured gloriously. The background hues set off the iguana's colors perfectly and the tack sharp detail suits the subject well. What a suit of armor that guy has to lug around!
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.anfodor
09/22/08 3:52 AM GMT
ok, it is high time I moved my lazy Romanian butt and comment on one of your amazing shots. I am scared of any kind of reptiles, but this one rocks. Sharp perfect and color perfect, Sir Nigel!!!
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.Rayn_dragon
10/05/08 10:17 PM GMT
Gorgeous little guy... and the colors and scales are spectacular...
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::egggray
10/11/08 10:43 PM GMT
Fantastic close up with amazing detail. Perfect photography.
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.LANJOCKEY
11/01/08 11:23 AM GMT
Hello Nigel....It is a beautiful image technically perfect and I like the way you have filled the whole frame with your subject....All the best...Mick.
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::verenabloo
10/13/09 4:38 PM GMT
Ohhh Nigel, this is just awesome. What a character shot.hehe The colours and designs on him are just amazing. I love the little smirk on him and that eye, wow. Aren't animals like this just fantastic?! I love that you got this closeup portrait of him. Thank you so much. I am pure enjoying going thru your gallery. Its so much more fun now that I have cable.
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