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| Is this a face only a mother (or another Galapagos land iguana) could love? Darwin described them as "ugly" and having "a singularly stupid appearance." This one lives at the Darwin Research Station; he's full-grown at about 5 feet long and 25 pounds, will live to be 50 or 60 years old— and I kind of like his extraordinary face. [To see more Mellow Yellow, go here. To see more macros, visit Lisa's Chaos.] |
Monday, October 22, 2012
Mellow Yellow/Macro Monday
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it is definitely an extraordinary face!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing color too.
After so many lovely flowers I laughed when I saw his mug offered as your Mellow Yellow/Macro Monday contribution. Yep, that is indeed a yellow macro.
ReplyDeleteTheir size and lifespan are impressive.
Before long at all I expect to offer him competition for those folds of skin about his neck.
Come to think of it, there is a vague floral resemblance he possesses. Quite vague...
I’m probably the only one to see this but there is a cute, gruff, and fuzzy quality to him that reminds me the tiniest bit of this one-time famous actor.
All of your Galapagos photos, so far, look like they will make a nice self-made 2013 calendar. If you do go through something like Zazzle let us know.
Darwin sounds somewhat harsh in his descriptions. This fellow has a wise old visage and looks rather endearing. Great image, Alexa.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE him...he is just gorgeous!! What an awesome shot Alexa!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think he's ugly or stupid...just pensive... And I love his yellow. Great banner, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's yellow! And I don't think it's ugly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteBright yellow!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Lea
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Amazing close-up! The colors and textures of its skin are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, he's amazing!
ReplyDeleteIguanas are fascinating! I think they are gorgeous.
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