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Timid
3rd PlaceTimid
elsapo


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Challenge: Free Study XII (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon
Location: room
Date: Aug 22, 2006
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Aug 22, 2006

 This is my new pet (a veiled chameleon) ^^ she is the cutest thing and is only 2 inches long. Shes very shy and usually tryes to hide from me. Hope this entry does ok :)

Im still thinking of a "perfect" name for her..
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WOW! thanks everyone!!

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 684
Avg (all users): 7.3120
Avg (commenters): 8.1463
Avg (participants): 7.2386
Avg (non-participants): 7.5849
Views since voting: 10622
Views during voting: 396
Votes: 250
Comments: 104
Favorites: 35 (view)

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AuthorThread
 10/02/2006 10:24:56 PM
I like Ori
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 10/02/2006 08:13:49 PM
How about "Clover"? I also thought of "Opal" since they change color in when you move them in the light. Also could go with "Peridot" or "Peri" for short" - August birthstone, lovely shade of green. "Emerald" or Emie for short would also work. (Seem to be on a gem stone theme here.
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 09/30/2006 06:55:45 AM
Well? What's the name?
;-)
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 09/21/2006 06:32:50 AM
What an adorable creature and a super photograph!
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 09/17/2006 09:26:12 PM
so what's her name gonna be? ;-)
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 09/13/2006 10:26:15 PM
What a great pet to have and what a wonderful shot. I love the colours and the focus is perfect! Well done!
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 09/12/2006 10:16:46 AM
I also have a veiled chameleon, her name is Gully! My Mom took her pic when she was 2 inchs long and got a blue ribbon (complimentry colours 3) Great shot! P.S. They hiss when they get bigger!
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 09/12/2006 04:03:11 AM
Call her 'Stunner' because she and this shot are.
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 09/10/2006 07:36:42 PM
Most impressive! Congratulations on your Yellow.
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 09/10/2006 05:56:55 PM
Great shot. I think you should call her Heidi.
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 09/10/2006 04:22:05 PM
Excellent light control, perfectly toned and a kickass composition! Wellworthy of a ribbon! Congrats buddy!
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 09/09/2006 02:58:34 PM
The light and clarity are amazing here. Congratulations!
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 09/09/2006 12:41:11 PM
You could call her Yellow Ribbon! Rib for short... Congrats!
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 09/09/2006 11:30:54 AM
I like how the lighting brings out the detail on her body. I think this composition works well. As for a name: the first one that popped into my mind was Incognito, but I don't know if that would fit the style you are seeking.
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 09/09/2006 07:55:43 AM

Justin, This rocks! Congratulations!!!
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 09/09/2006 07:47:05 AM
cool green!! it's really catch my eye!
congratulations~
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 09/09/2006 05:01:42 AM
Now you just have to name her "Yellow". :)
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 09/08/2006 10:10:57 PM
Did you know you have just named her? Timid!
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 09/08/2006 08:09:36 PM
does the name "Jade" for color, luck and beauty fit???congrats
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 09/08/2006 05:26:06 PM
Justin, very well done, great detail. Congrats on the ribbon, you are an excellent photographer
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 09/08/2006 04:21:22 PM
Justin, this is one of those photos that really knocks me out. It has great "WOW" factor. One of my all time faves. Congrats!
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 09/08/2006 02:38:52 PM
Yahoooooo! Go Justin!! Great shot!
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 09/08/2006 02:36:20 PM
ooooohhhhh! I want want of these!!!! I just think they are the coolest looking reptiles!! Still trying to think of a name? I think she looks like a Penelope!

(are they expensive?)

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 09/08/2006 10:46:34 AM
I always liked the name "Mergatroid"
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 09/08/2006 09:57:10 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon. Great shot!
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 09/08/2006 09:45:15 AM
She's a beauty. Congratulations on the ribbon :)
Great job with the photo. I especially love the lighting. Any tips?

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 09/08/2006 09:25:18 AM
GRATE LIGTHING AND COMPOTITION CONGR...!
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 09/08/2006 08:59:41 AM
Perfect lighting on this shot! :) And I think I'll have to second Irene's suggestion - Jade would be a perfect name. :D
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 09/08/2006 08:04:36 AM
Congrats on getting the yellow with this great shot. I'd call her Jade.
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 09/08/2006 07:15:50 AM
Excellent shot! Congratulations!
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 09/08/2006 07:13:28 AM
Call her Yellow!!
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 09/08/2006 06:27:24 AM
Wow!!! Great shot!!! Congrats on the yellow!!
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 09/08/2006 06:18:42 AM
Excellent in all ways. Great placing too. VAn
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 09/08/2006 06:03:09 AM
beautiful subject, congrats on the ribbon. Feel for ya on the name thing, its a tricky thing a name is.")
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 09/08/2006 05:59:34 AM
congrats justin, when you're good you're good!
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 09/08/2006 05:37:15 AM
What a great shot. Congrats.The colours look fabulous.
She looks like an Agnes to me
or a Sally?
Maybe you should start something on the forum - name that chameleon?
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 09/08/2006 05:27:32 AM
Hey elsapo,

Congrat... I also was looking at your portfolio... you do beautiful things.... I just love them...

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 09/08/2006 05:05:12 AM
Great finish. I had it picked for the top 3. WOO HOO
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 09/08/2006 04:54:52 AM
Congrats! Very rich, peaceful pic.

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 09/08/2006 04:46:13 AM
I did not vote on this one, but it definately would've gotten a 8 from me. I also have a pet like this - mine is not timid though. He is a massive male with an attitude. Love him, he hates cats (obvious reasons, but he is too big for cats to hurt him - they are afraid of him.
Quality of photo - brilliant. Perfection. Good subject - they tend to not too move too fast. LOL.
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 09/08/2006 04:32:28 AM
What does she eat elsapo? What a crazy cool little pet. Some names ideas:

Valerie
Cammie
Jury (for Jurassic)
Dainty

I dunno. She is adorable. I want one now.
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 09/08/2006 04:27:04 AM
Hmm, I like "GOOGLYEYES" as a name. :-)

Congrats on the great shot!
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 09/08/2006 04:06:02 AM
And another ribbon! LOL, congrats!
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 09/08/2006 01:41:40 AM
sweet work, as always!
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 09/08/2006 12:14:28 AM
Congrats Justin. A very worthy ribbon. I knew this was yours, your sense of color is exceptional. It's always nice to have a ribbon winning family portrait ;-)
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 09/07/2006 11:13:59 PM
A super creature and Congrats on your Ribbon
A wonderful image
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 09/07/2006 09:33:49 PM
Timid would be a perfect name I think :)

Nice job man, loved it when I saw it :)
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 09/07/2006 09:15:21 PM
I think jewel would be a good name. She changes to fit her surroundings like the facets of a gem changes color.

Congrats on a FANTASTIC photo and the Yellow!
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 09/07/2006 09:02:45 PM
STUNNING!!! Congrats on your well-deserved ribbon dude. Beautiful work (as always).
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 09/07/2006 08:36:50 PM
Congrats. Maybe call him Mello? As in Mello Yello, I won a yellow ribbon with him. :P

Message edited by author 2006-09-08 00:37:37.
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 09/07/2006 08:36:37 PM
What a magnificent photo of your darling chameleon - she makes a wonderful muse. I've always found chameleons to be intriguing, I think her expression here gives that quality to the photo. Congrats on the ribbon! (And I think Amelia the Chameleon would be a great name for her....)
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 09/07/2006 08:35:23 PM
Well-deserved ribbon here, if I may say. Well done again. ;-)
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 09/07/2006 08:34:14 PM
Congrats kiddo, you rock as usual!

Message edited by author 2006-09-08 02:33:22.
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 09/07/2006 08:28:05 PM
You sure made her look larger than life! What a cutie pie. Congrats on a great image.
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 09/07/2006 08:26:57 PM
I can't believe I missed this one in the challenge - I love it! Chameleons make such great subjects, especially one as cute as this. Congrats on your ribbon!
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 09/07/2006 08:25:33 PM
Maybe you should name her Timid!
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 09/07/2006 08:23:01 PM
Is she a Panther Chameleon? Beautiful girl you have there. Congrats on a well deserved ribbon!
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 09/07/2006 08:20:11 PM
Awww, she's so cute! Congrats on yet another ribbon :) My vote for a name is Petite or Petita
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 09/07/2006 08:17:27 PM
Congratulations for the yellow, spooky image.
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 09/07/2006 08:16:16 PM
Attention ladies and gentlemen! Justin has just taken over the lead for most ribbons in 2006. Congrats big guy!
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 09/07/2006 08:14:18 PM
Congrats on your ribbon. You can always call her "Yellow".
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 09/07/2006 08:10:24 PM
Absolutely beautiful... The clarity and colour are breathtaking, so well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/07/2006 08:32:27 AM
The colors are absolutely rich and vibrant where they need to be. Love how you have a range of beautiful rich greens in differnt shades and tones in this composition. The slight spotlight that illuminates the chameleon is wonderful! It serves to illuminate the background just behind it creating a warm, rich green 'glow' on your subject all the while perfectly lighting the lovely greens & details of this lizard. The square crop is a nice addition too because it keeps attention tightly focused on your main subject.
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 09/07/2006 08:23:50 AM
I just love chameleons. Such awesome little creatures. Like the green on green you used for this shot.
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 09/07/2006 07:47:56 AM
WOW.
this is fantastic.
i don't give out many "high" votes, but this gets a 9 from me. good luck. =)
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 09/07/2006 02:07:01 AM
Excellent shot. Love the DOF on this one and your lighting rocks
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 09/06/2006 07:05:51 PM
This is perfection. Green on green on green. Great lighting and overall composition and tonality. Bravo 10
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 09/06/2006 04:32:48 PM
good color
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 09/06/2006 01:30:48 PM
oh wauw. DoF, colors, fantastic. added to faves, 10
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 09/06/2006 10:55:24 AM
this is really cool nice detail
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 09/06/2006 10:27:44 AM
Not sure about timid - poor creature looks bemused to me!
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 09/06/2006 09:25:24 AM
Great lighting, the mood is great. Should finish with a very good score. Well done and good luck.
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 09/05/2006 08:43:44 PM
great composition! i love it! adding to faves! 10
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 09/05/2006 10:58:50 AM
Nice lighting. Bumping up.
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 09/05/2006 10:17:19 AM
Cute little guy! Amazing sharpness to his details. Well done!
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 09/05/2006 09:51:20 AM
these things are cool. great shot.
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 09/04/2006 10:37:00 PM
Incredible creature, you´ve caught a nice textured image, a little dull on the tail but the rest really good...
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 09/04/2006 01:27:35 PM
gorgeous picture. the greens are fantastic, and it's all just a splendid job really. the wee guy i really cute; i love that he has a beady eye on the camera, and his facial expression is so "well, what?". the colours and the way the focus works around him and the leaves are all stunning. and, right now, i really fancy a budweiser. 10.
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 09/03/2006 09:04:01 PM
excellent shot!!
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 09/03/2006 04:52:57 PM
wow! nice contrast and composition. sweet shot.
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 09/03/2006 02:55:56 PM
One of my favorites - 10!
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 09/03/2006 02:37:26 PM
Brilliant post processing and good composition. The dark surroundings really create the mood.
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 09/03/2006 02:32:44 PM
Very nice shot. Great clarity. Nice detail. Good color. Very good lighting. Great solid composition. Interesting subject presented well in an interesting way. Very well done.
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 09/03/2006 02:27:26 PM
Wow...10
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 09/03/2006 02:25:23 PM
Nice lighting, great colours.
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 09/03/2006 12:52:16 PM
This little guy just pops out at me. Love the colour and definitely like the use of green on green. Bumping up!
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 09/03/2006 10:01:18 AM
Very beautiful rich green tones. The lighting gives this awesome depth. 8. Bumping this up by 1.
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 09/03/2006 09:45:00 AM
Wondermous! Love the deep rich green background - really brings this beautiful creature to life.
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 09/03/2006 08:00:27 AM
beautiful. color comp, lighting. everything. 10
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 09/03/2006 06:04:29 AM
"WOW" I just love this one.....
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 09/03/2006 03:56:21 AM
perfect in every way...cannot fault this...lighting is first class and I love the square crop...
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 09/02/2006 08:02:16 AM
Beautiful green tones in your photo. I find it subtle and precise. Very nice work.
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 09/01/2006 07:51:09 PM
Love the subdued background with the direct light bringing out the skin colors, textures, and lines.
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 09/01/2006 04:14:58 PM
Hey cutie! (talkin to the lizard)(I should really stop talking to lizards...) Nice job with the coloring. Just fyi, I'm seeing some compression or sharpening artifacts in the background. I hope it's just my monitor ;-) Well-titled.
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 09/01/2006 03:40:00 PM
nicely done - love the expression LOL, nice detail and wonderful ight!!
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 09/01/2006 12:21:02 PM
Nice color and clarity
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 09/01/2006 11:55:35 AM
Very sharp. Nice shot. 8.
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 09/01/2006 10:15:18 AM
Wow! This is AWESOME! The detail on that fellow -- and the contrasting greens. What an amazing photo! I don't even like reptile photos usually, but this one has me totally blown away!
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 09/01/2006 08:46:43 AM
Fantastic colours, I like this a lot.
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 09/01/2006 06:39:45 AM
Awesome capture! Colors are excellent as is the detail. These are splendid little creatures aren't they?
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 09/01/2006 03:07:37 AM
This is unreal. Love the colours.
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 09/01/2006 12:27:29 AM
Perfect focus.
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 08/31/2006 11:01:36 PM
Good lighting, not sure about the border though. I would have went for a thicker black border.
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 08/31/2006 08:09:14 PM
This picture is great. The background matches the subject wonderfully, and the lighting is outstanding.
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