Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Canon EOS 7D, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/250 sec at f/2.8, ISO 200
Yellow-headed Temple Turtle
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Apr
19
2010
Tockay Gecko (Gekko gecko)
One of the largest geckos, these colourful herps are famed for their loud calls. Lamphun province, Thailand.
Canon EOS 7D, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM + 1.4x (420mm)
1/250 sec at f/4.0, ISO 400
Tockay Gecko
Apr
19
2010
Garden Fence Lizard (Calotes versicolor)
Often quite drab, males of these common lizards are incredibly colourful when breeding. Lamphun province, Thailand.
Canon EOS 7D, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM + 1.4x (420mm)
1/640 sec at f/4.0, ISO 1000
Garden Fence Lizard
Apr
19
2010
Spotted Gliding Lizard (Draco maculatus)
Doi Inthanon, Thailand.
Canon EOS 7D, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM + 1.4x (420mm)
1/400 sec at f/7.1, ISO 3200
Spotted Gliding Lizard
Apr
18
2010
Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)
These huge lizards are numerous in the Petchaburi province area, but most easily viewed at the King’s Environmental Research Project. Some fully-grown specimens (over 3 metres) can be observed close at hand, particularly if you are in a vehicle.
Canon EOS 7D, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM + 1.4x (420mm)
1/500 sec at f/4.5, ISO 125
Water Monitor