Christian Ziegler Collection

CENTRAL AMERICA, Panama, Borro Colorado Island Keel billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfurtus) with a cicada in its bill

aerial image of Mira Flores and Pedro Miguel locks of the Panama Canal, close to Panama City, Panama, Milleniums br

Photographer, Christian Ziegler, with a juvenile African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) on his face, Southern Peloponnes, Greece, May 2009 WWE BOOK. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

Parasitoid wasp (Ichneumonidae) carrying a large paralysed caterpillar to its nesting hole, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Jumping spider (Salticidae) on rock, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Bee hives on the edge of a lake near Patras, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Dice snake (Natrix tesselata) hunting for small fish and tadpoles in a lake, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) in tree, in a captive wintering program, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Dead snake on a road, probably a Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis) or a Western whip snake (Hierophis viridiflavus) with a car driving past, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Mediterranean checkered scorpion (Mesobuthus gibbosus) on rock, the ancient ruins of Mycene, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Dice snake (Natrix tesselata) swimming while hunting for little fish and tadpoles in a lake, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus) shortly before shedding its skin, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Peloponnese wall lizard (Podarcis peloponnesiacus) on rock, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Snake sculpture from over 4, 000 years ago, Mycenae, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

European glass lizard (Pseudopus apodus) portrait, Western Peloponnesee, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Mullein (Verbascum sp) in flower, with landscape behind, Southern Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Balkan whip snake (Coluber / Hierophis gemonensis) The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Marsh frog (Rana ridibunda) in water, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Pine forest (Pinus sp) in a wetland, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Juvenile African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) on ground, Southern The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

European pond terrapin (Emys orbicularis) in water, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis) head portrait, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Balkan terrapin (Mauremys rivulata) swimming, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Rear view of juvenile African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) climbing, Southern The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Antlion (Myrmelentidae) on piece of wood, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Balkan green lizard (Lacerta trilineata) coming out of its hole, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) in a meadow, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) portrait, photographed in a captive wintering program, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) moving along a branch of Mulberry tree, Patras, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Juvenile African chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) on twig, Southern Peloponnes, Greece, May 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Dice snake (Natrix tesselata) hunting for little fish and tadpoles in a lake, Patras area, Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009 WWE BOOK. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Panama City, Panama, Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia), or Flamboyant Tree flowering in the park at Punta Culebra, visitor center of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island leaf toad (Bufo thyphonius)
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, leaf toad (Bufo thyphonius)

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island red poison dart frog from Bocas del Toro (Dendrobates
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, red poison dart frog from Bocas del Toro (Dendrobates pomelio)

CA, Costa Rica, Parque National Braulio Carillo, La Selva Biological Station. Rainforest landscape (swampscape)

aerial view of Paitilla, the banking district of Panama City, with skyscrapers, Panama

aerial view of Casco Viejo, the old colonial part of Panama City, Panama

aerial image of ship in the Panama Canal, close to the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks on the Pacific side, Panama City, Panama

aerial image of Panama Canal close to Panama City and Miraflores Locks, expansion work visible, Panama

aerial image of Panama Canal and Lake Gatun, Panama

aerial image of Balboa Harbor and container terminal. Panama Canal Zone, Panama City, view inside towards the Miraflores locks

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island rain forest frog
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, rain forest frog

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island forest lizard (Corytophaenes cristatus)
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, forest lizard (Corytophaenes cristatus)

Panama, Panama Canal

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island baby Narrow-snouted Spectacled Caiman portrait
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, baby Narrow-snouted Spectacled Caiman portrait

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island large forest gekko (Turniptailes Gekko, Thecadactylus
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, large forest gekko (Turniptailes Gekko, Thecadactylus rapicauda)

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island female Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, female Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)

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Christian Ziegler: Capturing the Wonders of Nature in Central America and Beyond Renowned photographer Christian Ziegler takes us on a visual journey through his captivating lens, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of nature across various landscapes. From the lush rainforests of Panama to the ancient ruins of Greece's Peloponnese region, Ziegler's work transports us to enchanting realms filled with fascinating creatures. On Borro Colorado Island, nestled in Central America's Panama Canal, Ziegler captures an awe-inspiring aerial image of Mira Flores and Pedro Miguel locks. The intricate engineering marvels are juxtaposed against the surrounding natural splendor, reminding us of humanity's harmonious coexistence with nature. Intriguingly, Ziegler also reveals a parasitoid wasp carrying a large paralysed caterpillar to its nesting hole. This extraordinary moment showcases both the delicate balance and ruthless survival instincts that exist within ecosystems. Ziegler's passion for wildlife is evident as he shares an endearing encounter with a juvenile African chameleon during one of his expeditions. Through his lens, we witness this magnificent creature blending seamlessly into its surroundings—an embodiment of nature's remarkable adaptability. Venturing further afield to Patras in Greece, Ziegler documents bee hives perched on the edge of a serene lake. This poignant image serves as a reminder that even amidst human development, there is still space for harmony between man-made structures and fragile ecosystems. The dice snake hunting for small fish and tadpoles in another Patras lake exemplifies nature's perpetual cycle—predator seeking sustenance from prey—a dance that has played out since time immemorial. Ziegler also sheds light on conservation efforts by capturing an African chameleon participating in a captive wintering program in The Peloponnese. Such initiatives aim to protect vulnerable species while ensuring their survival for future generations to admire.