- Didn't your daddy teach you not to rest on your heels while getting ready to run after some prey? Get ready and on those toes! - BrettMorrison
- the detail is amazing!! - Jim | jld3 photography
Collared Lizard Scanning for Prey
The Collared Lizard is the largest lizard found in the red rock country around Moab, Utah. They often sit on rocks like this male scanning the desert for smaller lizards and other prey. Note the powerful hind legs that help enable them chase down dinner. For my money, Collared Lizards are just about as pretty of a herp as you will ever find!
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inate (46 months ago | reply)
Great shot ... what fantastic colors
*hb19 (R.I.P.) (46 months ago | reply)
What a fabulous natural design on this lizard Michael.....and I love the color of the rock....
you must have zoomed in for this one.......looks like he's lifting his toes, so to speak, due to the heat on the rock....
JKmedia (46 months ago | reply)
Amazing colour detail. Great capture
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Ian's Art (admin invites only) (46 months ago | reply)
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Blue Hour (46 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot!! He has beautiful colors.
twentyeight (46 months ago | reply)
What a colourful lizard...........!
IceNineJon (46 months ago | reply)
Wow, I've never seen such a colorful lizard!
rich66 ~~ (46 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture Michael.
Nice sharp focus and color.
Look at him keeping his toes up so they don't get too hot!
iCamPix.Net (46 months ago | reply)
stunning capture of this lizard
lots of colors on this one
perfectly posing for u
have a nice evening my friend
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Rod B. Photos (46 months ago | reply)
That is just too cool!! Absolutely stunning capture and the colors are fantastic!! Well done Michael!!
1blessedmom Photography (On Again) (46 months ago | reply)
How awesome it must be to see one in the wild. We had one as a pet. He was quite interesting, but had a mean little temperament. My son just said to tell you, "Don't try to touch it. It will bite." Yep ~ I got bit by it once. Ouch!
Great capture!
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GlobeTrotter 2000 (46 months ago | reply)
Awsome shot !
innusa (46 months ago | reply)
Pretty colors! Nicely captured.
Ray Wise (46 months ago | reply)
he-he.. what a cutie!
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Cassyt (46 months ago | reply)
Can't mince words...simply. gorgeous.
Erik Page Photography (46 months ago | reply)
Great photo! The colors are great.
sshuggy2 (( Ali )) (46 months ago | reply)
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Kevin B Photo (46 months ago | reply)
YES, they are a beautiful lizard!
leapin26 (46 months ago | reply)
He is a pretty little thing!
matt duke (46 months ago | reply)
did you see them doing the happy feet dance (lifting alternate feet to keep from burning on the hot rocks)? it's crazy!
moocatmoocat (46 months ago | reply)
love the colored eyelids
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phoGARDENtog (46 months ago | reply)
Another beautiful capture! Prettiest lizard I've ever seen.
Birdman of El Paso (46 months ago | reply)
No argument, that is a beautiful lizard.
heycarrieann331 (46 months ago | reply)
This is a great shot! The COLORS on this one are awesome! And I love his pose!
carlos_seo (46 months ago | reply)
Nice capture! Great tones and bokeh!
*Early Riser* (46 months ago | reply)
Very well captured Michael.
adric1010 (46 months ago | reply)
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superb capture!
sunsetcolors (46 months ago | reply)
it has very nice colors; very good shot!
John E Adams (46 months ago | reply)
He is a beauty!! Great, great pic Fort!!!
Phil's Pixels (46 months ago | reply)
Excellent capture of this little beauty. He posed wonderfully for you. The colors are striking and detailed. Agreed, hard to beat these herps for rich colors. Super shot Michael.
Little Wang (46 months ago | reply)
great shot!
2121studio (46 months ago | reply)
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Wonderful lizard shot..
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BrettMorrison (46 months ago | reply)
Sorry, but I could not resist the silly note on his feet -- delete if you wish. Really, it is a great photo. I like the colors -- especially the turquoise and the yellow eye. .
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just cute !
A Glimpse of Blessings (Andrea ;-)) (46 months ago | reply)
STUNNING...i love this shot!
Photophool (46 months ago | reply)
That is one bad sports model lizard, Michael. All that's missing is the "twin-turbo" callout.
creationcaptures (mtngpa) (46 months ago | reply)
gorgeous animal!! have never seen one, thanks for sharing
Michelle in NY (46 months ago | reply)
Oh wow, this is just more than cool, I love the light too, wonderful shot, Michael!
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Pat Ulrich (46 months ago | reply)
amazing colors and patterns -- you'd almost think someone hand painted this critter! very, very cool!
mshhoward (46 months ago | reply)
He's a colorful guy! Great shot.
Tootsiekat / kathy (46 months ago | reply)
He's a beauty; have never seen a lizard so colorful. And what a wonderful pose with him/her standing on his heals. Thanks for sharing this; gorgeous shot indeed.
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Mark Spoerl (46 months ago | reply)
wow, look at that guy. Great shot
Marrrcelll (46 months ago | reply)
Fabulous colors!
Paul "Razor" Ritchie (46 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture. Fantastic. Congrats on explore!
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Mckenzie Walters (46 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Creative Moments in Our Time / P 2 / C 3 (No people images)., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Cracking colours and thanks for sharing.
Come see my uk Common lizzard images when you have the time.
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