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Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Pentax 645NII
Pentax smc FA 645 75mm f/2.8
Kodak Ektar 100
Fuji Frontier SP-3000 Scanner
42 inch Clouded Monitor Lizard walking through the grounds of the Vivanta by Taj Hotel, Rebak Island, Malaysia
Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
Photographed in a tree at the Phalaborwa entrance to the Kruger National Park. This is the second-largest species of lizard in southern Africa.They regularly climb trees and may bask several meters above the ground.
Close-up of a Peacock Monitor. These shy, diurnal dwarf monitors are often found in coastal mangroves and forests, feeding on insects and small reptiles.
Mertens' water monitor (Varanus mertensi), is a species of lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to northern Australia, and is a wide-ranging, actively foraging, opportunistic predator of aquatic and riparian habitats.
It grows to a total length (including tail) of about 1.0 m (3.3 ft). It is dark brown to black above, with many cream to yellow spots. The underparts are paler – white to yellowish – with grey mottling on the throat and blue-grey bars on the chest. The tail is strongly compressed laterally, with a high median dorsal keel, and is about 1.5 times the length of head and body.
Varanus mertensi is semiaquatic, a strong swimmer, and seldom far from water. It is often seen basking on midstream rocks and logs, and on branches overhanging swamps, lagoons, and waterways throughout its range. When disturbed, it drops into the water, where it can stay submerged for long periods.
---Wikipedia
Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
The water monitor is one of the most striking members of the Reptile family and is second in size only to the Nile crocodile. Including the tail, large adults can reach lengths of up to nearly 2.5 meters. Its body is adorned with beautiful yellow patterning, aiding it to be well camouflaged in its preferred habitat close to bodies of water and reed beds. Although usually found close to water, these monitors are not water dependent and will actively forage for food on land, traveling large distances from water if need be. They are also capable of climbing trees but are usually found basking on riverbanks.
Monitor lizards feed on a huge variety of food types (eg. insects, crabs, snakes, fish, etc); they control the population of their prey, and in turn are a source of food to larger predators (eg. crocodiles).
The carrion meat that get stuck in the monitor’s teeth are teeming with bacteria that can cause infections in the bite wound. However, the main cause of death of preys is the venom secreted by the monitor.
While the monitor uses its venom to kill its small preys (symptoms include rapid swelling, drop in blood pressure, and blood clot inhibition), it has a relatively mild effect on humans.*
*https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/dos-and-donts/animal-advisories/monitor-lizards
The Black-throated Monitor Lizard can be found in Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa. It is the heaviest-bodied lizard in Africa and mature males can weigh up to 35 pounds. This guy's name is Amani and you can visit him at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde.
Varanus varius
Striking colours on this individual. Seen 3 within 20 minutes at my local. Previous years I would have been lucky to see one in many visits
Such a gorgeous creature ❤️
At nearly two meters (7 ft) long, the Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is Africa’s largest lizard and one of the most intelligent reptiles on Earth.
With keen eyesight, sharp claws, and a powerful tail, it is an apex predator in many freshwater ecosystems.
Revered and feared, the Nile monitor plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of riverine and wetland habitats across sub-Saharan Africa.
a monitor lizard or iguana at Entopia, Penang. These lizards are very common in South-East Asia. Although I live in an urban area in Kuala Lumpur, one (about 4-5 feet long) came into my garden and up to my window a few years back. They are quite harmless but their claws are really sharp and can do serious damage to our skins.
"One can't take a breath large enough to last a lifetime ; one can't eat a meal big enough so that one never needs to eat again. Similarly, I don't think any climb can make you content never to climb again." ~Woodrow Wilson Sayre.
On a total whim, Nick and I decided to climb Mt. St. Helens today. It is the famous volcano that massively erupted in 1980. Our climb went great! It is definitely an awesome sight to see. And it felt so good to be above the clouds.
Kodak Monitor Six-16 and Monitor Six-20.
I've had the two cameras for several years now, but when I saw the Kodak Instruction booklet, I thought it made a good addition.
Both cameras have the Kodak Anastigmat Special lenses; a 127mm f:4.5 on the Six-16, and a 101mm f:4.5 on the Six-20.
“Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it’s not me
It’s not my family
In your head , in your head they are fighting”
Zombie By the Cranberries
I was going to attach the audio of an Air Force or National Guard Jet, diving at our Motorhome. But, I like this picture to much to have a play icon, stuck in the middle of it. I’ll post the audio, to another post. It is one of the many, many acts, I’ve caught on audio. This is our government using its Military; to stalk, harass, intimidate and bait, a US Citizen, on US Soil. There are thousands of Targeted Individuals, in the United States. These American Whistleblowers, Targets, are being used as Test Subjects. For Physiological and Electronic Torture. 60 Minutes (CBS), did a Segment on this; Episode 23, aired 2-20-22, Americans Targeted. I commend them on their efforts to expose this.
In this Segment; American victims, described these Electronic Attacks. Some at our Capitol. They and their family members acquired, devastating medical conditions from these attacks. One government official; described the attacks on his children, while they were sleeping. He said they would toss, turn, there would be a loud noise admitting around their heads. Once removed from the area; they stopped. They suffered from numerous medical conditions. He said he wished our Government would stop Gaslighting, and do something.
Another woman, describing how her child went blind in the right eye. If you have the time, I encourage you to educate yourself on what is really happening in America. You will need a Paramount +, subscription, to stream 60 Minutes that far back. It’s your America, It's worth watching.
During the segment; our own CIA Director, said he doesn’t know who or how they are doing it. I call Bullshit! Mr. CIA Director, if you want to know about Electronic Torture, come see me; Rick Pineiro, now in Grand Junction, Colorado, area. These people have no boundaries. I have 14 years of Targeted experience. It’s pretty much the same Bullshit with our FBI Director, Homeland Security Director and Justice Department. It doesn’t matter what administration is in power. Our Government and many legislators are beyond corrupt. They are what have gotten us here today. Power and Control.
As America continues to astonish the world with its barbaric behavior. Our Government continues to release and duplicate its Zombies, in our communities. These aren’t real Zombies, but are the bottom feeders, the village idiots, sociopaths and self anointed narcissus. They live in every American Community. These are Americans; laying in wait for the next Target to come to their community. Yep, the Boogieman is here, they have no rights, this is America. Their goal is to rid their communities of anyone, they feel not worthy, of living within their communities. Kinda reminds you of the KKK. Guided by Contractors and Branches of our Government; these people have no boundaries, no accountability. And, this is why many local law enforcement agencies, turn a blind eye, or, participate. Kinda reminds me of the KKK, again. I read about them, but not in our schools.
These Americans will use local law enforcement, children, animals, pets, guns, vehicles, Physiological and Electronic Torture. They will destroy your life. They will bait you, discredit you, rally a community against you. Mob you, stalk you, harass you, illegally watch, video and record everything in your life. They and government contractors will use Physiological and Electronic Torture. They will use these tactics; Gaslighting, perform Street Theater, and Baiting you. At VA Clinics, Hospitals and other Medical Facilities. This is what you call Gang Stalking in America. I call it Domestic Terrorism. Our Homeland Security Secretary, wants to increase this type of community hate. He wants more Community Involved Monitoring. These people allowed roaming free across America, without consequence for their actions.
As I composed these 5 images, I took for this picture; someone very close started firing off riffle rounds. Bullets, whizzing not far overhead. When I set up to take pictures this morning (7-6-22), someone starts firing a high-powered rifle in the background. When I stepped out of our Motorhome today, to move our solar panels; someone started shooting a high-powered rifle over our Motorhome. Rounds whizzing over it, as I moved the panels. Koda, inside barking. Then they started firing rounds, into the hill I was taking pictures from this morning. It was just to the front of our camp.
Mr. Homeland Security, CIA and FBI Directors. This happens in Colorado (where I currently am), Wyoming, Arizona and Utah. When I was in the Military, I expected live rounds, aircraft diving overhead; I lived it. I didn’t expect it across, state by state; in the United States of America. This is what happens to brave Americans; trying to expose the truth about Corruption, Electronic Torture and Gang Stalking. It would be great if one of you Directors, would grab your balls, and find a grain of that type of courage!
Until we remove ourselves of our corrupt officials, it will only get worse. Many years ago; I predicted mobbing would eventually get to the point; where Law Enforcement could not control these mobs. Just look through my photostream. Here we are, folks. Aren't you proud! Now I’m going to have Billy-Bob, and his Sister’s Daughter Wife, chase me down in a big pickup truck. Brandishing oversized, American flags in the bed. Go American Education System; showing yourself so vividly.
This photo and all in my photostream are free to download, print, and share. All I ask is you keep my Trade Marks and share something with someone in need. Maybe a couple bottles of water, or a sandwich. You would be surprised how much people do have in common.
I’ve rambled on long enough for today. Violence is not the answer, please educate yourself.
Thanks for visiting our photostream.
El Monitor Huáscar, Museo Flotante en la Base Naval de Talcahuano, engalanado para el 21 de Mayo de 2018, cuando aún no se disipa el humo de las salvas de honor
A Gould's monitor at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida.
See a related video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r7g5mQntks