Hispaniolan Green Anole, by Claudio Bacinello

I was photographing birds in a lush area of tropical growth when I noticed this anole. I really liked the green on green colouring and positioned myself so that a patch of lighter vegetation provided the backdrop. I didn’t have a macro lens with me but shot him anyway knowing I’d need to crop later.

Nikon D2Xs with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/160sec @ f/8 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 200mm
Hispaniolan Green Anole, by Claudio Bacinello

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | June 13
Award Score: 68 (Value 13, Clarity 14, Composition 16, Style 12.5, Skill 12.5)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Dominican Republic

Photographer: Claudio Bacinello (Thornhill, Canada) Registered
Born in Italy, Claudio now lives in Thornhill, Canada where he exercises his passion for photography. Over a career spanning three decades Claudio has delved into a number of photographic disciplines including: weddings, portraits, product, corporate and stock. His current focus is on travel, wildlife, nature and adding to his extensive stock library. He continues to travel the world in search of subjects and stories with a particular affection for Africa and South America. His work has been published globally and, in addition, is available as fine art images for private and corporate décor.

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