We also came across a couple of Collared Lizards while on our hike in the canyon at Desert Harbor Retreat (see earlier posts, starting with Off The Grid for the full series on Desert Harbor Retreat). The first we lizard saw was shy and wary of us, but the second lizard was a real show lizard who made a reptilian fashion statement by moving from one rock to another striking poses, then striking the perfect show lizard pose on a weathered log. I simply followed her around capturing her poses and cute expressions.
Off Center & Not Even 
This is great! What a cute little guy!
Thanks!
Those are great photos of the lizards! I’m always amazed at the endless variety of forms life comes in, all beautiful in their own way.
Thanks, Lavinia!
Great shots! And a beautiful animal…
Thanks, Herman!
All the photos are super, but the last one takes the cake. Love that smile!
Awesome, is that a smile on its face?
Thanks! In truth, the lizard opens its mouth to help cool off. We were in the direct, hot sun. But her open mouth was close enough to a smile for a closing ¡Hasta la vista! Baby! photo;)
It was interesting how she stayed out in the sun posing in different places. She was completely aware of us and seemed to enjoy posing for us. I don’t know what goes on in a lizard’s mind, be she could have ran for cover like the other lizard did, but chose to stay out in the open with us.
Looks like you were blessed with an ideal opportunity for great pics. Such a lovely animal.
When we hike, you can measure our progress in feet per hour. We take a long time looking at the plants, watching the birds and taking in the scenery. Often, we just sit in one place for awhile and the critters start coming out. Then we get opportunities to photograph and draw them, often a very close proximity.
Great images Timothy and I love the good-by lizard comment – lol!
Thanks! She was very expressive for a lizard;)
cute Lizard ❤ lovely
Such a beautiful Model.
Thanks!
Iâve never seen such a beautiful lizard here in NM â what a handsome colorful fellow!!!!!! Amazing how you capture these specimens!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! You have to get out in the desert! Collard Lizards are very common in NM.
Nothing short of the Discovery channel & National Geographic pictures! Loved them & especially the captions! 😀
Thanks! Sometimes photos just call for captions.
True that. I shared this on my Google+ just now 🙂
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Beautiful photos! Love the lighting and the composition. And what a great model indeed!!!
Thanks, Lexa!
Wish we had such colourful models here. Brilliant shots.
Gorgeous lizard and image!!
Thanks, Susan!
I’d have hated to miss this one. You could curate quite a greatest hits collection.
That one goes back a few years. Thanks, Susan.