For some, it brings a shudder of the body...for others, an admiration of nature.
I'm in the second camp. At one time, I wandered the high desert areas and saw lizards and just walked on by. I was after birds...then it was birds and butterflies...finally birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Now, I shoot anything and everything which flies or crawls around on more than two legs.
And lizards have become my absolute favorite subject.
I can't pass by one and not try to sneak up and got that perfect photo. Not only are they gorgeous creatures, some even know how to pose for the camera. Since I have started shooting the lizards around me, I have learned a few things.
First, if it's too cool, they run.
Second, if it's too hot, they run.
Third, if the temperature is just right, they pose.
So, enjoy some of my favorite lizard shots.
Juvenile Northern Sagebrush Lizard
Juvenile Western Fence Lizard
Plateau Striped Whiptail
Western Fence Lizard
Side-blotched Lizard
Sagebrush Lizard and Western Fence Lizard
Western Fence Lizard
Western Fence Lizard
Western Fence Lizard
Western Fence LizardAnd my current favorite favorite lizard shot, a very cooperative model who let me get closer and closer, until finally, he'd had enough and was gone.
Western Fence Lizard
Lizards in the high desert area of central Oregon are, as you can see, gorgeous creatures. Some have a brilliant blue underside, some don't. Some are well marked, some aren't. But they are all the perfect subject for Misty Dawn's Camera Critter Meme. Click on the meme name and check out other posts. Then join the fun.
Western Fence LizardLizards in the high desert area of central Oregon are, as you can see, gorgeous creatures. Some have a brilliant blue underside, some don't. Some are well marked, some aren't. But they are all the perfect subject for Misty Dawn's Camera Critter Meme. Click on the meme name and check out other posts. Then join the fun.
27 comments:
The last shot is brilliant! Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos! I admit that I get scared with them :)
Mine is up HERE. Hope to see you there! Happy CC!~
Love your lizards! I liked that stripey guy and the shot with two lizards in it. Looks like they like you right back. :)
Somebody needs to teach you the proper names of these critters... geesh. *walking away mumbling to herself 'fence lizards pffft'* Repeat after me - Blue Beauty - Geesh! Do I have to tell you EVERYTHING??? ;-)
Don't worry - you just stick with me, and I'll ID your critters for you :-D bwaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha
You even know their names! I have lizards coming up next week, but I don't know what kind they are.
Hi Ash! These are wonderful. The last few posing for you are excellent. Lisa
So many different kinds, and you seem to have caught them all. The last photo shows all his scales, wow!
I never really like lizards but after reading this post they don't seem so bad!
I don't mind seeing lizards on my computer screen but I admit to jumping at first when I see them in the wild. ;-)
I love lizards..
Rambling Woods
It's amazing how well camouflaged the lizards are. The detail in the last photo is amazing... (I think he's grinning at you!) Wonderful captures!
Ash: A fun post, loved seeing all the varieties.
These are gorgeous indeed! You know all their name as well.
like iny prehistorians ahahh sandy
I love lizards, great shots.
Great photos! We have lots of lizards here, but I don't think any of those. It's amazing how their coloring matches their surroundings.
I'll give it to ya, the photos are great, snakes with legs if you ask me.
that's so cool, I never realized there were so many varieties as there are none running wild in Delaware. Thanks for posting them :)
Wow that is so cool how they just blend into the surroundings, especially that first one.
Very nice pictures! You sure found a lot of different ones.
Great shots of lizards. TFS!!
Leaping Lizards, Batman! I love the one where he is lifting himself up off the rock in a "push up" like fashion! Great lizards ;0)
Your lizards are awesome!
I see why that last one is your favorite. Just, wow! I was ooohing over it before I read it was your favorite. The little guy posed so nicely. He just jumps right off the screen.
lots of great shots! oddly enough, i'm not too afraid of lizards (not like i am of spideres!)
These are so cute. Remind me of ones we saw in the South of France.
Great shots! I don't think I'd enjoy having them in my camp though. I don't like bugs, snakes or other creepy things like that.
You've got some great shots there! I've recently become very interested in photographing lizards. They're fascinating!
Cool shots! I love it! I haven't seen varieties of lizards for real.. :)
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