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Skin Stories

Several Jackson's chameleons made their homes in the burgundy plant that lined my garden walkway in Nairobi. I was always transfixed by the males' color displays - the bright chartreuse of mating and dominance - while sitting on this plant, drawing your eye to the patterns of their skin.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2024

Nominee

Wildlife

Professional

Skin Stories

Several Jackson's chameleons made their homes in the burgundy plant that lined my garden walkway in Nairobi. I was always transfixed by the males' color displays - the bright chartreuse of mating and dominance - while sitting on this plant, drawing your eye to the patterns of their skin.

About Artist

Laura Merz

From a young age, I wanted to save the rainforest, conserve the wild, and protect the planet. As I an adult, I have lived around the world falling more in love with nature, and gradually fell into a career in photography. It became clear that this could be my medium to invoke change, to remind people of what we so desperately need to protect and I regularly donate my work and profits to conservation initiatives.

Laura Merz

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Nature, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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