Chameleon #3 bird photography The Japanese contemplate the cherry

The Japanese contemplate the cherry blossoms every year during a custom called hanami which means “flower viewing

The Lupin flower represents happiness

the cherry blossom represents the end of winter and a time of renewal and optimism

The Celtics believed in the world of dreams and visions and that columbines were the portal to this world

This image is blended from 100 shots at different focal points for enhanced clarity and depth of field at large print sizes

Chameleon #3 bird photography The Japanese contemplate the cherryThis little fellow is a Veiled Chameleon, sometimes called a cone headed chameleon. He is about 6 inches long but looks pretty awesome printed up to the size of a small dinosaur. The distinctive protrusion on his head serves to channel water droplets down into the reptiles mouth, a useful feature in their dry habitats. They are solitary tree dwellers native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and eat mainly insects, grabbing their prey with long, sticky