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Crotaphytus collaris - Mountain Boomer Lizard

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Bato367
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Took this pic with my phone last summer on a hike at a nearby trail. Soaking up some rays.

-Mike

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Carpe diem

 
Posted : 14/02/2015 11:30 pm
lucky1
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Ooooh, he's gorgeous Mike!
Aaron's going to go ga-ga over that photo.

Great photography!

Barb

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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.

 
Posted : 15/02/2015 10:56 pm
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Love the collard lizard pic!!!! Very Coooool!!! 8)

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Posted : 18/02/2015 9:09 pm
Bato367
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Thanks! Wishing I had my Canon at that point but at least I had my phone.

-Mike

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Posted : 18/02/2015 10:07 pm
DesertZone
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Thanks! Wishing I had my Canon at that point but at least I had my phone.

(Phone) It looks awesome! Colorado has some of the best looking Collared Lizards, love the color. 😀

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-Aaron-

 
Posted : 18/02/2015 11:52 pm
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How did you get so close to him without scaring him away?

 
Posted : 02/03/2015 7:37 pm
Bato367
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I was hiking on a trail right by that rock and seen him. I stopped, whipped out the phone and just slowly inched closer to him and took pics every few inches until he did finally scare off. I did manage to get (if I remember correctly) about 3 foot away. Got lucky I guess.

-Mike

Grand Junction, CO:

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Posted : 02/03/2015 11:49 pm
DesertZone
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I was hiking on a trail right by that rock and seen him. I stopped, whipped out the phone and just slowly inched closer to him and took pics every few inches until he did finally scare off. I did manage to get (if I remember correctly) about 3 foot away. Got lucky I guess.

Great picture!

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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-

 
Posted : 03/03/2015 11:00 pm
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Congratulations on your beautiful and rare photo.

 
Posted : 04/03/2015 1:34 am
Bato367
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Thanks! I feel with all the nice complements, I need to at least put it in a frame and hang it on a bare wall now 😀

-Mike

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Posted : 04/03/2015 1:45 am
lucky1
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Yup...but not too close to the baby pictures 😆

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Posted : 05/03/2015 10:37 pm
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Holy cow, how did I miss this picture? That lizard is amazing, I've never heard of it until now!

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Posted : 06/03/2015 9:05 am
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Beautful lizard-great picture!

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Posted : 06/03/2015 9:28 am
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