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Now That's A Horny Toad!

Now That's A Horny Toad!

Out exploring mines in Nevada, we encounter a variety of critters. This horned lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos), also called the horny toad, was quite a nice one...
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Out exploring mines in Nevada, we encounter a variety of critters. This horned lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos), also called the horny toad, was quite a nice one. He colored up just perfectly to match the rocks as he posed for me to capture a shot.
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NIKON D3100

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 180 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 2000/10

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May, 2017

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