Photographer's Note
Plumed basilisk also called commonly the green basilisk is the largest basilisk species. Including the tail, it can reach 3 feet in total length. In fact the tail did not fit within the frame, as I had tele lens on the camera. Males have three crests: one on the head, one on the back, and one on the tail. So this one is male.
Basilisk is able to run short distances across water using both its feet and tail for support. In Costa Rica, this has earned the plumed basilisk the nickname Jesus Christ lizard.
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holmertz
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(101988) 2020-03-08 10:36
Hello Kari,
I guess I have some reputation of wanting to include people in my photos, but I would really also have liked to take a picture like this. Any kind of life will do just as well, and this is a marvellous living creature. Considering its colour and pattern it should be able to hide very well in the forest, so you were really lucky to find it exposed like this, and staying long enough for a good photo.
Best regards,
Gert
Tue
(91574) 2020-03-08 13:16
Hello Kari,
What a beautiful creature with wonderful colours, both his green body and the light blue dots. The shapes of this head and tail are also beautiful. Very well captured with good sharpness.
Lars
Gerrit
(62042) 2020-03-08 14:35
Hello Kari,
another excellent capture of nature from this wild and untamed destination. Curious but beautiful animal.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit
lousat
(138609) 2020-03-08 15:25
Hi Kari,beautiful species that i never seen before,you trip in Costarica deserves a lot of natural surprises and you caught in the best way this lucky opportunity,very well done! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano
ifege
(46951) 2020-03-08 20:45
Hi Kari
A good photo of this impressive lizard. Sgharp where it matters.
cheers
Ian
quovadis
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(5711) 2020-03-08 22:32
Hi Kari.
Excellent capture, was it taken in the wilderness or in a protected area? This lizard could easily compete with James Bond 007 when it comes in water action since it can run on the surface, haha. A nice presentation, TFS!!!
Silvio1953
(220605) 2020-03-08 23:08
Ciao Kari, great capture of fantastic creature, wonderful natural colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Nicou
(193806) 2020-03-08 23:50
Hello
quel lιzard et image grandiose captage sur l'ιcorce du tronc ce vert cette longue queue et quelle tκte lιgθrement tournιe superbe
Bravo et belle journιe
Nicou
papagolf21
(152605) 2020-03-09 0:28
Bonjour, Kari,
Tout simplement superbe;
Fιlicitations.
Amitiιs.
Philippe
Royaldevon
(85606) 2020-03-09 5:09
hello Kari,
What a strange creature!
It looks like a relic from the dinosaur age, with tiny leds, all over its body.
It's a fine capture, sharp against a pleasing oof background.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
jhm
(211734) 2020-03-09 7:33
Hello Chris,
Nice close up of the green basilisk.
Very well pictures.
Nice done, TFS.
Warmest regards,
John.
jmdias
(114278) 2020-03-10 12:41
kari
curious aspect of this lizard, looks like its head was took from another lizard that was largest than it. nice flagrant of nature.
take care
jorge
ikeharel
(112439) 2020-03-14 4:58
Hello Kari,
This is an amazing capture of this specie.
The green color is hypnotist... a type of lizaed I never saw in any zoo nor any other place.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike
*** See my correction to the plane in my reply to tour critique. Thanks.
jean113
(27637) 2020-03-15 13:57
Hello Kari, informative notes that help to introduce this distinctive lizard.
How lucky you were to be able to get this shot.
Excellent close up.
The lizard looks as if it is aware of you.
Kind regards, Jean.
pierrefonds
(113590) 2020-04-06 16:20
Hi Kari,
The natural surrounding is framing well the animal. The point of view is showing the details of the green basilisk. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Photo Information
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Copyright: Kari Tanskanen (ktanska)
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(44468) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2020-01-31
- Categories: Φύση
- Camera: Canon 7D, Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
- Map: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2020-03-08 10:20
