Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 8 December 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Did you know.... Most geckos have no eyelids and instead have a transparent membrane which they lick to clean. Many species have specialized toe pads that enable them to climb smooth vertical surfaces and even cross indoor ceilings with ease.
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real good close up. I naturally like back light. But this one is so great! Real good idea this picture through a bottle of soda. The effect of the light is perfect
8 Dec 2007 12:50am
@Laurent: Thank you Laurent! Had to take a shot of him before setting him free...
cool capture! thanks for sharing about their "no-eyelids" ps: thanks for visiting my pblog and your kind comments!
8 Dec 2007 3:23am
he seems lost in space! greetings
8 Dec 2007 3:43am
@Dimitrios: I like your description! That would have been a great caption for this photo. Thanks for your visit and comments Dimitrios!
I love geckos. Good capture.
8 Dec 2007 6:10am
@Jeff Sisemoore: Thank you Jeff!
very surreal picture!
8 Dec 2007 6:40am
@Shutterbug: Thanks Shutterbug!
Brings back many memories from being a boy...
8 Dec 2007 7:42am
@Earnest: If I compare the image to your memories they must be happy and good thoughts! Thanks for sharing
strange shot well done
8 Dec 2007 8:02am
@Marco: The shot just "happened"... I also like the way it came out! Thanks for your visit Marco!
Poor little one...
8 Dec 2007 8:40am
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Don't worry about him! He got in their by himself and I helped him out after the shot - he went back home to Mom and Dad! Thanks for your visit and comment!
This is quite an idea, Ina!I like the strong contrast and the gecko appearing as a lost soul in that light! Gabriela
8 Dec 2007 9:13am
@Japanalia: Hi Gabriela - I like the way your describe it! Thanks for your visit!
Very creative shot.
8 Dec 2007 10:52am
@Twelvebit: Thanks 12bit!
WOW!!! What a shot! The info is also very cool! Would have never thought of a picture like that!! You captured it perfect!!
8 Dec 2007 11:55am
@Shades of Mandee: Thank you Mandee!
...very imaginative and good job.
8 Dec 2007 12:40pm
@«miguel.peixeiro»: Thanks Miguel
Very nice contrast! And the detail of his tiny little fingers... He sure looks lost in that glassy dead end. (I'm gald to hear he got in there by mistake...)
8 Dec 2007 12:55pm
(by "gald" I meant "glad", of course :) )
8 Dec 2007 12:56pm
@Guillermina: I know...! Don't worry about it! Appreciate your visit and comment.
What can I say that hasn't been said. This is just a great image. You keep surprising me with your perception of things and ability to capture them. You are very sensitive of your surroundings.
8 Dec 2007 3:31pm
@Gary: Never thought of myself that way... but since you mention it, I have to agree! You have a beautiful way with words and know just how to say things.... that is a gift also and it makes you very special! Thank you again for your kind comments!
sensacinal enhorabuena
8 Dec 2007 3:48pm
It's got a strange effect on me... and I like it :)
8 Dec 2007 5:42pm
@Illuci: I'm glad to hear that! Maybe it has to do with childhood memories!?
Great creative and well composed shot!
8 Dec 2007 10:36pm
lovely photo :)
9 Dec 2007 5:31pm
@timothy sullivan: Thank you Timothy!
it shoul be in the wild, not in a glass jar, but thas the world.
11 Dec 2007 2:05pm
@pedro alexandre: It is in the wild, it was not captured.
Superb image.
16 Dec 2007 3:30pm
u have some very creative ideas in ur collection. this is one o' dat. loved it!!
5 Jan 2008 11:24pm
@Nishana: Thank Nishana!
What cool shot. I love the light and effect with the glass. Very imaginative!
...and I love Geckos!
21 Jan 2008 10:39pm
@Susan Kronick: Thanks Susan!
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