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Camourflaged in the Rain-forest
'Boyd’s Forest Dragon (Hypsilurus boydii)

Camourflaged in the Rain-forest

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Seeing I have been ask by several people to view this beautiful Boyds Forest Dragon large, I have uploaded it here.
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Old 01-21-2010, 11:42 PM
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Yes I find it difficult to photograph when you live with green upon green environment. Also in the rainforest there is so much leaf litter and all shades of dark drab greens as well.
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Wow!! This is one of my favorite pictures I have ever seen. I wouldn't change a thing. Very well done. I would love to see a larger version of it, is there a link to see one.
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Yes I find it difficult to photograph when you live with green upon green environment. Also in the rainforest there is so much leaf litter and all shades of dark drab greens as well.
Judging by this shot you're having no difficulty with the green upon green environment.
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:26 AM
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Wow!! This is one of my favorite pictures I have ever seen. I wouldn't change a thing. Very well done. I would love to see a larger version of it, is there a link to see one.
Thank you. Try this link, if it does not work let me know - cheers Ingrid

http://www.flickr.com/photos/perfect...49904/sizes/o/
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I too was looking forward to a larger version but the link said this

This page is private.

Oops! You don't have permission to view this page.

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I too was looking forward to a larger version but the link said this
This page is private.
Oops! You don't have permission to view this page.
Sorry about that. You had to be made a contact on flickr for you to view this image in large.
I have uploaded the image onto my own website.
Boyds Rainforest Dragon Enjoy
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Wow, what an incredible shot! Gorgeous colors. Beautiful!
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