Stay Away From Me, You Crazy Woman!

I like lizards. 8D

But I don't think they love me. This one was very suspicious. And fast. He led me on a merry chase for 10-15 minutes. Good thing I was alone. The sight of a middle-aged woman with a frenzied look on her face and sweat running down her neck, tiptoeing around an old fence in the mid-morning sun with a small camera held at arm's length, must have been hilarious.

It's a changeable lizard, I believe. Last time I shot one: http://365project.org/myautofocuslife/365/2012-08-25

There's a bigger version to view if you want to see how he eyeballed me like he couldn't believe how horribly persistent I could be. XD

[Al Perry]

Nice shot. I like them too.

[Cameron Knowlton]

I really need to get out of my comfort zone and shoot something interesting. too much the city boy...

[Jo]

Ah, I like the vision you've painted - you sound just like me! Excellent capture - your persistence paid off

[Roxy]

LOL I can just picture it! Good for you for sticking to it til you got the shot!

[Karen Williams]

Love your narrative and shot Livia. Superb.

[Sally Ings]

Aah, the things we do to get the shot! Love your narrative. Fantastic detail here.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Oh Livia you do make me laugh! Nice shot. Love the detail on the scales.

[tony gig]

Great capture and a fabulous lizard Livia.

[Danny G.]

Fantastic capture, great detail. Funny story!

[Pyrrhula]

I was in a park to day taken pic. My wife told me If I behave more like that by taken pic`s I`ve to walk alone. But I`ve 40 photo`s . everything for a nice one. So this pic. is worth all the trouble. You`ve you nice one.
Thank you very much for you so nice comment .

[Yvonne]

Do you think we might see you on someone else's 365 page with a title "Crazy Woman Chases a Lizard" ; ) This is a fabulous shot. Amazing detail.

[helen]

haha, I think we all get there when trying to get a particular shot! Your effort was well worth it, and the story made me smile!

[Maggiemae]

If you take your eyes off him, it's too easy to lose it! So well done for persevering and getting this shot! Interesting all those spikes on his back!

[Ian Fisher]

Do you realise that your behaviour could be classed as harassment! lol! I would have loved to be there to watch your chase! Nice shot.

[Vanilla Spice]

Hahahaha! Lizard harassment! :) The shot was worth it, great job!

[Bob]

Neat shot. Keep those critters there!

[Chris]

I love this shot. Nothing more really to be said.

[Lisabell]

Great shot! I love them, too.

[Allison Williams]

Wonderful close up of his claws which are delicate and long. Glad you didn't give up!

[Reva]

Heehee really nice shot. Wonderful textures and details in those scales and wood. Looks unimpressed, but if he could see how well his portrait turned out maybe he would crack a smile! :)

[Michelle]

Oh wow, so cool

[JimUmbaugh]

You keep coming up with these closeups, clear and sharp and I love them

[Andreas]

Nice shot,

[Caryn]

I could watch lizards all day. Their movements are so fascinating.

[Martin]

You have captured him/her well in the light

[Sharon]

Well you did a great job. Great photo. Nice detail.

[Anita]

Lol at the commentary. I'd have liked to have seen or even participated in the chase!
Worth the effort, Livia. This is a fav!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Fantastic detail Livia, he was worth the chase.

[Sandra]

Another wonderful shot of yours, beautiful.

[David H.]

Haha you got busted, he's onto you. Great detailed creature feature

[Netkonnexion]

Nice work. Looks like he has you in his sights too!

[Joyce Wells]

Great detail - well worth the chase!

[Janet]

I can just imagine the scene! Worth the effort for the shot though. Is this lizard the same thing as a chameleon?

[bardejov]

Beautiful focus and detail. Look at the shape of his head. Awesome.

[Kerri]

Beautiful focus

[Wendy]

Fun story and cool capture -- he looks so wonderfully prehistoric.

[Cindy McFarland]

It's amazing how well he blends in with the log! Great capture.

[Vicki Dixon]

you did a great job composing this one! I like the branch you left in the front...great angles and lines here

[GPix]

He is giving you the evil eye!! Great catch, it was well worth the antics ( must have been amusing for watchers though) :-)

[Roslyn Brown]

wonderful shot...

[Dana Palermo]

This lizard definitely looks like it was hiding from you! I did the exact same thing for a lizard shot earlier this year! I felt like such a crazy person!! :) Lovely shot!

[Meredith Jones]

Perfect lighting! So clear and detailed.

[Bobbyj]

love the scaly textures!

[Rach_who]

He doesn't look happy. I love the detail in this shot.

[Julia]

amazing details! what a great shot!

[ladyjane]

Great shot. You are the lizard paparazzi!

[Livia]

@janturnbull Changeable lizards can change color but they are not chameleons. Different families. 8)

[Leana Niemand]

Fantastic - great focus!!!

[Marie]

Love your DOF!

[Ian]

Great persistence to get the shot. The focus is fabulous!

[Lin]

Baleful. He doesn't know how lucky he is to be made so famous! Great shot with the 'spotlight' focused on him!

[EvaHenriette]

Awesome shot and fantastic caption.

[Brian Baptie]

Love you perseverance!! Wonderful capture!!

[Simon]

Great capture Livia

[alia_801]

Lovely capture of him! Great detail and focus :)

[Jen Hudson]

Nice composition and lovely detail of him.

[Denise]

Excellent detail and lighting. They look so prehistoric!

[samantha]

Great shot of him, he definately does look very wary of you! =)

[Dione Giorgio]

Haha I would have loved to capture you chasing that lizard, Livia. Would have definitely posted the shot on 365 for everyone to see. This shot is very beautiful and detailed. Great work.

[Carole Imes]

I love lizards....we have several who live on our porch and atrium. Excellent detail and he's a beauty, Livia. Great catch!

[Cindy Rez]

Great shot of him..Yes I can now picture you doing this perfectly :)

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful details and an excellent capture. He is so interesting looking.

[Henri Russell]

Nice shot. He does look like he is giving you the evil eye.

[8yearson]

That made me giggle, I so identified with your stalking your prey... I've been known to get totally lost in the obsession to get a certain photo, well done for persevering, it paid off!

[Anatoly]

Well done, Livia! Nice shot! Fav!

[Katrinka]

Wow! Love the details!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Definitely got its eye on you! xx

[❀ Lynn]

Gave me a good giggle in your description of you chasing it down. I love the colours and textures to this....the fence and tree are great. Fav

[Pam Hawkes]

Awesome capture! Love your narrative!

[Robin]

He looks very wary; great shot, though.

[Livia]

A great, big, hot and sweaty and adventurous "THANK YOU!" to everyone! It was certainly a memorable experience. I was very glad to be able to take some shots of him in the end. What a fast, cautious fellow! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

Awesome shot.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

A true 365er at work!!! Commentary is hilarious, cool catch!!

[Not So Random Pics]

Love the way he's giving you a look :)

[mum13/Michelle]

I like them too! great story. great shot!

[Chris]

Beautiful capture - lovely light and great detail! Love the caption - such a true story :-D.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Love how he peeks out at you...like in a moment, he'll lead you on Merry Chase Part 2~!

[Mel]

hahaha, fantastic! brilliant focus

[Beau]

Great capture. Once again, your perseverance pays off. I remember as a kid searching under rocks and bushes for snakes and other assorted cold blooded creatures. Wouldn't even know where to look now. Maybe next spring I'll go a looking