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Lizard on Rock

Lizard on Rock

It's not easy to capture a catch light in the eye of a small reptile; however, the sun's angle was perfect for this shot....
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It's not easy to capture a catch light in the eye of a small reptile; however, the sun's angle was perfect for this shot.
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Canon EOS Kiss X2

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Aperture f/22 ISO 400 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 300/1

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May, 2018

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Western swallowtails are very common anywhere in Utah where flowers bloom.

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This photo captures the serenity of the desert when the moon shines brightly. Jupiter can be seen to the right of the last cottonwood.

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