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The places I frequent in search of the local iguanas are wild areas where the iguanas are shy and hard to get close to. I was out for a walk in a different area that has lots of people around, I guess the ones in this area have lost their fear of man. This guy was on a foot bridge ahead of me, I stopped and he just kept walking by me like I was not even there. The ones in the wild areas can spot me from several hundred yards and dive into the water. To get their photos you have to keep the sun in their eyes and stalk them. I feel a little guilty over these shots as they were just too easy.

Taken soon after as we spotted each other.
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This is as close as I could shoot with the lens on at the time. He casually continued on his way to the other side.
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:03 AM
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Great shots! We've got tons of them here - people let their pets go and everything flourishes in this climate! However the only ones I've ever photographed were in captivity. These are great!
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These are both great. But I think the second one ROCKS! Great color and clarity!
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:11 AM
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No feeling guilty those are great shots. I really like the 2nd one, there is something in his stance that conveys attitude to me.
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These are a couple of great shots, perfect focus, very nicely done.
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WOah Fred great shots love the detail you have caught on his skin !
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Old 07-07-2009, 10:31 AM
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very sharp and crisp indeed...great work!
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They are marvelous, you can count every scale he has. A good lesson here stick to populated areas.
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Hi Fred! Great Captures, especially the 2nd one. Very crisp and clear focus and you have nothing to be ashamed of, I say if they fall into your lap, take the shot!!!
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Great captures I like them both but like the second one the best. I like the POV and the use of DOF.Great job

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