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Copyright: Iulian Gherghel (IulianGherghel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 152 W: 2 N: 359] (1342)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-02
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Konica Minolta Dimage Z10, 2 GB, SD card
Exposure: f/3.4, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-30 1:23
Viewed: 735
Points: 18
[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 in Romania because some lowland populations are declining.
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Hi Iulian

Nice focus on the face through that crowded space.

TFS
Ravi

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2007-06-30 11:24]
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Hello Iulian,
Excellent capture of this Sand Lizard popping up behind the burnt log that presents an excellent contrasting background. Sharp details and nice colours in this fine composition. - I wonder why this species is declining in Romania?
TFS and best regards, Ulla

Hello Iulian,
Well composed image; Sand lizard in its habitat.
Good sharpness and details...
Good work (as always)
TFS
Annick

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  • Mariol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
  • [2007-06-30 20:16]

Hi Iulian,
Very good quality shot. Nice pose, details, colours, sharpness - everything perfect.
The specimen is very interesting and original. TFS
Regards, Mario

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2007-07-01 2:45]

Hey Iulian - this is agood shot of the lizard. he's nice and sharp, very good clarity and colours,
TFS
Janice

Hi Iulian,

Nice capture of this lizard in the natural environment. Wonderful colors and details. I love the "hand" leaning on the log. The face is just wonderful. Have to ask - how do you know she is pregnant?

Jane

Hello Iulian,
another of your perfect shot of the lizard!
good sharpness with details and colour just beautiful!
very well done
greeting
Tony

Faina poza Iulian
Seamana putin cu poza mea cu vivipara :D
Imi place mult compozitia fotografiei, very natural !
Numai bine
Alex

Dear Iulian, Very beautiful picture with good details of the lizard face and head and skin texture. TFS. with best regards.vab.

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