Brown and Gold Lizard Up Close

On my way out to get my daily shots of the sago palms this little guys was on the front steps. I was surprised he let me get this close. Slowly, I got down on my belly and got the lens hood within four inches of him.

Here is a wider shot:http://365project.org/hamptanner/alternatives/2012-05-07

[Zuzana]

He is probably quite tiny, but the detail you captured is fantastic! He is very different from all the Florida lizards I have seen so far.

[limpet365]

fantastic focus!

[Anja]

Great focus.

[HampTanner]

@zuzana Thank you Zuzana. He was about 6 inches long so pretty typical in size for around here but I have never seen these colors before.

@limpet365 @stiggle Thank you. I was really surprised at how long he stayed there while I inched closer and closer with my camera lens.

[Sabrina]

Wow! Great close-up!! What an interesting and beautiful animal!

[HampTanner]

@sabrinaromahn Thank you Sabrina. I hope all is well in Shanghai. :-)

[Sabrina]

@hamptanner Yes, all is well here, thanks! We have beautiful weather and I have a few days off :)

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Fantastic detail!!