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Sand lizard


Sand lizard
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Copyright: Iulian Gherghel (IulianGherghel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 1 N: 347] (1228)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-23
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Konica Minolta Dimage Z10
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-23 9:44
Viewed: 405
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lacerta agilis   -   sand lizard

Size: relatively large lizard, may surpass 20 cm in length, tail included, massively built.

Habitat: widely distributed from lowlands up to 1400 m high. It may be encountered in meadows, orchards, agricultural lands, road-sides, and watersides.

Behaviour: diurnal, not very agile species. Protected by its cryptic colours, has also other possibilities for escaping enemies: seeks shelter in the water, or climbs on trees. Can't be tamed in captivity, always trying to escape.

Food habits: eats arthropods, especially coleopterans, orthopterans and arachnids.

Reproduction: in June they lay a clutch of 5-13 eggs in a gallery dug in the ground. Eggs hatch after 45-60 days, and the hatchlings are 3-4 cm long.

Enemies: are mainly represented by snakes and raptors.

Conservation: although not endangered, the species is STRICTLY PROTECTED because some lowland populations are declining.
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Hello Iulian,
Very good photo!
I want to underscore the following elements: the center of interest which is in the middle, the focus,...
Excellent Sand lizard portrait.
TFS
Annick

Superba fotografia, imi place foarte mult compozitia desi e putin centrat subiectul (asta tine si de preferinte uneori), dar nu am de comentat legat de focus...e destul de ok fata de alte poze punctate mult mai mult dar nefocusate.
TFS!

A beautiful and sharply executed portrait Iulian, thanks to you, we can observe this fine lizard specimen within its natural surroundings and rich colors, very nice indeed!
Cheers,
Mehmet

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