Comment from WendyG
He looks like a cartoon character with that great smile Mary!lol! Love the color of his eye, super focus, dof, exposure and framing my friend:)

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014

Thanks again he was kind of cute in an odd way☺

Comment from DavidP
It's face kind of reminds me of the gecko on the Geiko Insurance adds. Strange looking lizard and amazing that it can stay under water so long. That long tail must be filled with a huge lung! ha Nice image of this fellow with its mouth partially open. good shot and a critter I've not seen before.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2014

Thanks David, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Sange
Wow Mary you are doing so well with your new zoo captures! It is very difficult to shoot through glass and you have done really well here. His open mouth and eye clarity are both SUPERBULOUS.
Great capture!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2014

:) :) :) your review has made me so happy thankyou for your encouragment. Cheers Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine composition with an absolutely riveting eye. The colors are very good and the impact is high. It appears a little soft, probably from shooting through a glass enclosure.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks Mike yes it was through glass enclosure always makes it a little more difficult. :) Mary

Comment from snowblaze
Well... isn't this "lovely!"

The dragon detail is superb. I don't think you needed to photograph the rest of its body... (I'll believe you that the tail is pure muscle.)

The bokeh in this shot is terrific! I like how it matches the color of his eyes!

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, really appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from gidavidson
Wow, did not know they could grow that big. Like the happy face pose, clean background, focused with a bright eye. Good one.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks so much George, appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from OLIVER23
There are two things about this shot that are exceptional: first, the subject is unique, how many times to you see a real dragonīs face? Plus itīs appearing to smile, which makes it even rarer; second, the earth tones in the background is ideal, bringing out the yellows of its throat so very well! Donīt like the blur in the bottom corner, but nobodyīs perfect :)

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks Oliver, appreciate your positive comments. The blur is the rock it was hiding behind and couldn't really crop any tighter so decided to leave it :) Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
HAHAHA I love this! He looks like a happy little guy! It looks like he smiling for you! The focus is great! The colors are really nice and the presentation is awesome! Great job and thanks for sharing=)
Lilibug6

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks Lilibug :) love reading your comments :) mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 23-Jul-2014

You are welcome and I am glad you like them=)
Have a great day my friend=)
Lili

Comment from Doris1022
90 minutes, that is a long time. he has a cute face with the eye looking all you don't see me.

no it is an illusion.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks Doris, appreciate your comments :) Mary

Comment from Alveria
Very nice profile of this Gippsland Water Dragon. He actually looks like he's smiling. Great clarity, lighting, and color. Nice contrast to the blurred background. Good close up showing detail and texture. Great initial impact.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary