To say that Madagascar is home to strange and unusual creatures is an understatement. Our Madagascar wildlife spotters found an amazing array of insects, reptiles, and birds. Beyond the lemurs, the island is home to many unique species, a testament to the incredible world we inhabit.
As promised, here are just a few of the thousands of my images from that trip.
Giraffe Weevil: This small insect must be at the top of the list when it comes to unusual.
Giraffe Weevil
Tri-Colored Heron: I like the mirror image of these two birds watching for their next meal to swim past.
Tri Colored Heron
Parsons Chameleon: This handsome guy could not escape into the night … unless you gave him a five- or six-hour head start. Their life is in slow motion until their tongue springs out to catch the unlucky bug.
Parsons Chamelon
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko: Look again! Yes, there is a Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko in this image. How our guides ever spotted it will always be a mystery to me. (Hint: tail up/head down).
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
All photography by Chris S. Rohwer
See more images by going to our website www.ChristopherRobinArts.com, then clicking on “Travel and Trips.” We felt very safe; however, as the country currently has some political strife, we wish for the safety of the wonderful people who welcomed us into their land.
The monthly First Friday art walk is this week. Please stop in to see us. This month, we will also have work displayed at Addison Books on Gay Street.
Photographer Chris and painter Robin Rohwer share a painting or photograph each week that has captured their interest, in hopes that it will also capture yours. They have a small studio and gallery in the Phoenix Building at 418 South Gay Street, where you can stop and see their work. Their website is www.ChristopherRobinArts.com. All works are copyright-protected.
