Cold-Blooded Close-Up; An Intimate Look at the Realm of the Reptile

16 October 2017

Posted by LisaP

Reptiles might not have the fluffy appeal of a kitten (or any fluff, for that matter), or the pulling power of the ‘big five’, but with a resilience 300 million years in the making, you’ve got to hand it to them – they know how to keep a party going. They might well have drawn the short straw on thermostatic capability but they inhabit almost every continent on Earth, their armoured arsenal packs a punch, and as for a round of hide-and-seek… well, they’re head, shoulders and an impressive show of camouflage above the rest. In fact, the class of Reptilia offers a magnificence rarely appreciated in its full prehistoric glory; one that beautifully translates through the lens if you’re fortunate enough to capture the incredible sight. Unfortunately, the elusive behaviour so vital to their survival also gives rise to an incredibly difficult subject matter to explore, which makes the following selection of images all the more astonishing. Take a look at our collection of the very best.

Inquisitive fella considers the lens in a bold macro shot of Madagascar’s distinctive rainbow native; the uniquely adorned panther chameleon.

Inquisitive fella considers the lens in a bold macro shot of Madagascar’s distinctive rainbow native; the uniquely adorned panther chameleon. Read less

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Cold-Blooded Close-Up; An Intimate Look at the Realm of the Reptile

Inquisitive fella considers the lens in a bold macro shot of Madagascar’s distinctive rainbow native; the uniquely adorned panther chameleon.

Inquisitive fella considers the lens in a bold macro shot of Madagascar’s distinctive rainbow native; the uniquely adorned panther chameleon. Read less

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Watchful American alligator rests in the subtropical shallows in a beautifully clear portrait of the Florida Everglades’ predatory keystone species.

Watchful American alligator rests in the subtropical shallows in a beautifully clear portrait of the Florida Everglades’ predatory keystone species. Read less

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Close-up of a Western diamondback rattlesnake offers a piercing stare and intimate view of the species’ characteristic loreal pit depressions; gateway to the pit viper’s highly ... Read more

Close-up of a Western diamondback rattlesnake offers a piercing stare and intimate view of the species’ characteristic loreal pit depressions; gateway to the pit viper’s highly sensitive heat-sensing organs. Read less

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A beak-like mouth not only gives rise to the name of the Hawksbill turtle, but offers additional scope for a rather grumpy view of the solitary circumtropical ocean-dweller.

A beak-like mouth not only gives rise to the name of the Hawksbill turtle, but offers additional scope for a rather grumpy view of the solitary circumtropical ocean-dweller. Read less

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Magnificent white California kingsnake approaches the camera in a stunning reflective close-up of the nonvenomous subspecies of the western United States and Mexico.

Magnificent white California kingsnake approaches the camera in a stunning reflective close-up of the nonvenomous subspecies of the western United States and Mexico. Read less

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Reclusive by nature, and perhaps surprised by intruder, a wary tortoise retreats to the safety of its shell mid-amble through the rugged landscape.

Reclusive by nature, and perhaps surprised by intruder, a wary tortoise retreats to the safety of its shell mid-amble through the rugged landscape. Read less

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Anticipating? Testing? Tasting? A beautifully patterned leopard gecko licks its lips, perched mid-shot on a grainy rock.

Anticipating? Testing? Tasting? A beautifully patterned leopard gecko licks its lips, perched mid-shot on a grainy rock. Read less

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Astonishing poise and a spectacular show of colour from a tame duo as flawlessly reflected in the surface below as they are perfectly balanced above.

Astonishing poise and a spectacular show of colour from a tame duo as flawlessly reflected in the surface below as they are perfectly balanced above. Read less

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Punchy attitude and a gentle glow combine in a colourful portrait of the Galápagos’ most vulnerable resident giant; the Galápagos tortoise.

Punchy attitude and a gentle glow combine in a colourful portrait of the Galápagos’ most vulnerable resident giant; the Galápagos tortoise. Read less

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An intimidating view of a toothy twosome. Gharial crocs rest in inky waters in a menacing image of the sadly endangered species.

An intimidating view of a toothy twosome. Gharial crocs rest in inky waters in a menacing image of the sadly endangered species. Read less

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Fierce and powerfully radiant portrait of a green tree viper highlights the golden eyes and brightly-coloured markings of the Asian tree-dweller.

Fierce and powerfully radiant portrait of a green tree viper highlights the golden eyes and brightly-coloured markings of the Asian tree-dweller. Read less

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A mossy leaf-tailed gecko hides in plain sight, superbly camouflaged against the trunk of a tree. Devoid of eyelids, Madagascar’s nocturnal Uroplatus sikorae uses its tongue to... Read more

A mossy leaf-tailed gecko hides in plain sight, superbly camouflaged against the trunk of a tree. Devoid of eyelids, Madagascar’s nocturnal Uroplatus sikorae uses its tongue to keep its eyes moist and clean. Read less

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Paradoxically gentle portrait of the world’s largest lizard – the formidable Komodo dragon – testing the air with a flick of its highly sensitive forked tongue.

Paradoxically gentle portrait of the world’s largest lizard – the formidable Komodo dragon – testing the air with a flick of its highly sensitive forked tongue. Read less

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A crocodile lies partially submerged and perfectly still in a dramatic black and white image of a truly prehistoric predator.

A crocodile lies partially submerged and perfectly still in a dramatic black and white image of a truly prehistoric predator. Read less

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Muscular coils and the characteristically flat-sided head of a green mamba fill the frame in a bold portrait of the arboreal and dangerously venomous snake.

Muscular coils and the characteristically flat-sided head of a green mamba fill the frame in a bold portrait of the arboreal and dangerously venomous snake. Read less

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Wide-eyed and cheerful view of a crested gecko, a deceptively hardy and happy-looking species endemic to southern New Caledonia.

Wide-eyed and cheerful view of a crested gecko, a deceptively hardy and happy-looking species endemic to southern New Caledonia. Read less

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A low-level close-up offers a peek at the concentric markings of a diamondback terrapin as it crosses a dirt road in the sun.

A low-level close-up offers a peek at the concentric markings of a diamondback terrapin as it crosses a dirt road in the sun. Read less

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An incredibly detailed look at a biting force to be reckoned with; the powerful elongated jaw of Africa’s ambush, apex, and freshwater predator, the Nile crocodile.

An incredibly detailed look at a biting force to be reckoned with; the powerful elongated jaw of Africa’s ambush, apex, and freshwater predator, the Nile crocodile. Read less

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