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Panther chameleon - Furcifer pardalis - A Sambava panther
chameleon moves from shadow to light while climbing a flowering vine.2005 I. H. S. Herp Photography Contest Winners
A Natural Moment Herpetofauna in its natural habitat, i.e. photographed where it lives.
Panther chameleon - Furcifer pardalis - A Sambava panther
chameleon moves from shadow to light while climbing a flowering vine.
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
Life Begins Herpetofauna at birth or hatching, or in some aspect of reproduction.
Veiled chameleon - Chamaeleo calyptratus - A hatchling
pauses to rest from the strenuous task of emerging from its egg.
By Tedd Greenwald - Outdoor Enterprises, Inc., 2921 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315 TEL: 386-454-3470 / 954-646-5262
EMAIL: tgreenw900@earthlink.net
Abstract An odd / exciting view of a herp, or portion of its scalation, coloration, etc.
Panther chameleon - Furcifer pardalis -
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
Going, Going, Gone... Depicting a threatened or endangered herp species.
Blue tree monitor - Varanus macraei - Rare, beautiful,
and native to a very small and remote region, thought to be from
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
In Captivity Illustrating an aspect of husbandry and / or herpetoculture, like handing, feeding, breeding, collecting, etc.
Green tree python Morelia viridis - A
macro shot of my GTP taken through the glass in his cage. Nature’s
design of its scale structure and heat pits can be easily seen.
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
Watch Out! Depiction of danger, i.e. herps that bite, scratch, tail-lash, are venomous, etc.
Burmese python - Python molurus bivittatus - This
Burmese python shows us what might have been the last image burned into the
minds of many of its prey an instant before the end.
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
Digital Wizardry Recognition of the skills and wonders of digital manipulation.
Red-eye treefrogs Agalychnis callidryas - This
glowing pair of 'neon' red-eyed tree frogs seems to belong in Las Vegas.
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
Ooops! A humorous photo goof or other funny
situation involving herps or herping.
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BEST of SHOW The image chosen as most original, exciting, and / or memorable.
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Crested gecko Rhacodactylus ciliatus - A clutch
landing by a crested gecko… showing off both it’s prehensile tail and toe
pads.
By Michael D. Kern - The Gardens of Eden,
EMAIL: michael@thegardensofeden.org WEB: www.theGardensofEden.org
These photos are also featured in the January 2006 issue of REPTILES Magazine.