A green and black chameleon climbing among some razor wire.
Glutton for punishment. This chameleon was injured by one of my dogs today – Antananarivo, Madagascar
Malagasy giant chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)
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Underwater photo of a large school of yellow fish swimming together above a coral reef, with faint purple water in the background. The fish have slender bodies and vibrant yellow coloration.
Dec 29, 2016 – Snappers (genus Lutjanus) – Nosy Tanikely National Park , Madagascar
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An Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) on a patch of green grass in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The chameleon has a textured body with vibrant yellow and green coloration, white spots along its sides, and a ridged head
First your stupid dog terrifies me, and now you want to take my picture. – Antananarivo, Madagascar
Malagasy giant chameleon or Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)
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A reddish-brown chameleon climbing down the trunk of a tree in a backyard garden.
Christmas Trespasser - Antananarivo, Madagascar
Not a jolly, bearded trespasser, but a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). Not the same one I posted previously.
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A Malagasy boy making a fish face, wearing oversized sunglasses with pink frames. The sunglasses are humorously repaired at the bridge with a rubber band
Apr 1, 2017 – April Fools Day – Antananarivo, Madagascar
I thought I was done with my series of Malagasy kids making goofy faces, but this photo tapped me on the shoulder.
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A cyclist, seen from behind, pushes his heavily loaded bike between gridlocked cars in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The bike's rear rack is stacked with items for sale in a neighborhood épicerie, including toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, and bags of rice.
Supply Chain Last Mile – Antananarivo, Madagascar
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A gray-brown panther chameleon with textured, patterned skin climbs through a tangle of branches in a flower bed, its left eye dramatically swiveling to deliver a perfect display of bombastic side-eye.
Not very smart.
This guy, a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), keeps coming back to my yard, only to be harassed by my dogs. I'm worried about him.
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Five Malagasy children crowd together, pressing their faces close to the camera to fit into the frame. They are all making silly expressions, radiating energy and joy.
Apr 16, 2015 – Hams – Antananarivo, Madagascar
This was a particularly good day for photographing Malagasy kids.
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Two young Malagasy children, around 3 years old, are playing with an adult-sized bike lying on its side near a lake. The children appear slightly apprehensive about the photograph
June 28, 2015 – We found it like this! – Ampefy, Madagascar
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A playful and candid photo of five mischievous Malagasy boys, all approximately 10 years old or younger, crowded close to the camera with big smiles. Each boy is flipping the bird, and one hand with an extended middle finger is prominently in front of the camera, occupying nearly half the frame and out of focus.
April 8, 2015 – Boys Flipping the Bird – Antananarivo, Madagascar
Kids in Madagascar generally are not camera shy, and they are eager to express themselves.
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A young Malagasy boy, around 8 years old, sitting on a dirt mound, drinking water from a plastic bottle
Apr 16, 2015 – Rehydrating Kid – Antananarivo, Madagascar
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A young Malagasy boy, around 8 years old, sitting on a dirt mound, drinking water from a plastic bottle
Apr 16, 2015 – Rehydrating Kid – Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Laundry laid out on rocks to dry in Nosy Komba, with pants, shirts, and dresses arranged framed by lush greenery, including banana and palm trees.
Dec 29, 2016 – Laundry on the Rocks – Nosy Komba, Madagascar
Out of the big city, it's not uncommon to find shared areas where people dry their laundry on rocks warmed by the sun.
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A rear view of a bicycle heavily loaded with 21 vertically stacked 6x5 egg crates, navigating through a busy traffic jam in Antananarivo.
May 28, 2019 – Eggs on Bikes – Antananarivo, Madagascar
As sure as eggs is eggs, you don't need a car for most things you do in the city.
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A jar of Madagascar hot sauce: red pilipili
Madagascar should be famous for its hot sauces -- in addition to lemurs, beaches, baobab trees, and vanilla. So good.
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A yellow-green praying mantis against pinkish painted concrete
Who are you calling a bug? – Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Two flamingos standing in gray-blue alkaline water. They face opposite directions forming a symmetry, like the symbol for pi.
Aug 21, 2022 – Flamingos; Definitely NOT Dolphins* – Lake Tsimanampetsotsa, Madagascar
*The name of the lake in Malagasy means "lake without dolphins"
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A reddish-brown lemur climbing a wooden board covered with colorful posters advertising Salto brand chips, set against the backdrop of a small épicerie in an urban neighborhood.
Dec 18, 2015 – Lemur in the City – Antananarivo, Madagascar
The only (uncaged) lemur I've ever seen in the city.
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A close-up image of a praying mantis hanging upside down under the edge of a bar at a hotel. Its slender body and long, folded front legs are clearly visible
Jul 8, 2019 – I met this lady at a bar – Bekopaka, Madagascar
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Two black ants of the same species engaged in a fight, their bodies locked in combat. The glossy surface of the foreground ant's abdomen reflects the faint silhouette of the photographer, capturing a unique and intimate perspective of this intense moment in nature.
Dec 31, 2015 – Ant Gladiators – Tulear Arboretum, Madagascar
Selfie alert: I'm reflected in the abdomen
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Photo looking through the windscreen of a Tuktuk 3-wheeler taxi, parked, no driver apparent.
Aug 20, 2018 – View from a Tuktuk – Nosy Boraha, Madagascar
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A nervous looking pit bull investigates a chameleon in a backyard garden.
Another day, another dinosaur – My dog found another chameleon in the yard – Ambatobe, Antananarivo, Madagascar
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A thatched stand along a dirt path through a green forest, with colorful textiles for sale. The textiles hang from lines, blowing in the wind.
Dec 27, 2016 – Exit Through the Gift Shop – Nosy Komba, Madagascar
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The head of a crocodile, just above the water line, blends in with the floating plants.
Jan 2, 2015 – Pretty Crocodile – Mangatsa Sacred Lake, Mahajanga, Madagascar
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Chameleon in foreground looks huge compared to a neighborhood kid in the background.
Neighborhood Kid About to be Eaten by Giant Chameleon – Antananarivo, Ambatobe, Madagascar
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Photo taken through a natural rock window at Isalo, Madagascar. A green valley is visible through the window, and a bit of the setting sun is peeking through the a notch in the rock. Not quite the same photo that most tourists try to take – but I took some like that too.
Dec 15, 2015 – The Isalo Window – Isalo, Madagascar
Not the same photo that most tourists try to take – but I took some like that too.
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A small photo of Jon Bon Jovi on the wall of a variety store in Madagascar, surrounded by items for sale: phone batteries, flypaper, toothbrushes, etc.
Nov 28, 2014 – Jon Bon Jovi watches over a variety store – Miarinarivo, Madagascar
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Aug 5, 2018 – Chameleon – Andasibe, Madagascar
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A young curious pig looking into the camera.
June 26, 2018 – What do you mean HENA-kisoa? – Alakamisy Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar
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A giraffe beetle, a small insect with a long, slender neck perched on a green leaf. Its shiny red body contrasts with its black legs and neck.
March 29, 2017 – Giraffe Beetle – Andasibe Voimma Community Reserve, Madagascar
Arguably the weirdest critter in Madagascar.
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