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Tukup

Tukup

35+ years in the Amazon. My specialty is herpetofauna having handled, catalogued and photographed over 5,200 snakes in 80+ species.

Lat: -2.15, Long: -77.69 Makuma, Morona Santiago, Ecuador, South America

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Tukup Green Veined White Butterfly
Green Veined White Butterfly commented on by Tukup Albion, New York, United States2 years ago

Great shot DeathShadeSally. Terrific detail. Thanks for sharing.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador2 years ago

I don't know about "adorable" but definitely unique and cool. Glad you like it. Thanks Isaac.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador2 years ago

Thanks Dawn. Not sure if that student needs commending or counseling 😊 I'll go with commending. Tell them thanks. I think they're pretty cool too.

Tukup Laughing Falcon
Laughing Falcon commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks Sukanya. They were far enough off I snapped a lot of still pictures (104) hoping to get a few good ones. There were less than 10 that weren't sharp. I couldn't believe how well they turned out as the birds were a little ways off and really high. We hear them almost every morning and evening. Beautiful sound.

Tukup Laughing Falcon
Laughing Falcon commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

I've heard them for 35 years, but t o be truthful, for many of those first years I didn't even have a camera but since I got one I've always wanted to record them on video. We are with 3 weeks of leaving our beloved jungle and I thought I had lost the opportunity. I am very thankful these two decided to serenade each other close by. Thanks Dawn.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks James. They are definitely unique.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks Dawn. Not many think arachnids look cool. Glad you approve 😊

Tukup Turqoise Shield Bug
Turqoise Shield Bug commented on by Tukup Pastaza, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks Ingrid. For a change I found a cooperative bug. I got literally dozens of good shots from all angles. It was still there in the morning so I got some daylight shots too, but the night time pictures are much sharper.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks Ingrid. You have to kind of sneak up on them or they scurry out of the way pretty fast. Most times you just see a "shadow" flitting away in the corner of your eye. But if you can get close without scaring them, they are fascinating to watch. But, yes, you are right. Surprises are different.

Tukup Tailless Whip Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion commented on by Tukup Morona-Santiago, Ecuador3 years ago

Thanks Jae. Fascinating arachnids.

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