Last week while in Florida I captured these two brown anole lizards clashing in a territorial dispute. They are small but fierce lizards and are highly territorial. Males will chase, grapple, and even bite one another to defend prime habitat and access to females during the breeding season. What looks almost like a tiny reptilian boxing match is actually a serious contest of dominance, often settled in seconds before the loser retreats and the victor claims the perch. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 280, f/5.6 at 1/2500th of a second.
Thanks Clark. I was on a wood boardwalk that winds through the swamp. I got the camera on the ground which effectively blurred everything out except for the narrow focus plane from the anole’s eyes down to the boardwalk area at their feet.
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Last week while in Florida I captured these two brown anole lizards clashing in a territorial dispute. They are small but fierce lizards and are highly territorial. Males will chase, grapple, and even bite one another to defend prime habitat and access to females during the breeding season. What looks almost like a tiny reptilian boxing match is actually a serious contest of dominance, often settled in seconds before the loser retreats and the victor claims the perch. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 280, f/5.6 at 1/2500th of a second.
Great shot! Looks like they teamed up to send us a heart.
Ha, I like that perspective. But actually in a vicious battle.
Wow! great shot. Thanks
Thanks Peg.
Great shot/moment! What is the background? It looks like a studio shot.
Thanks Clark. I was on a wood boardwalk that winds through the swamp. I got the camera on the ground which effectively blurred everything out except for the narrow focus plane from the anole’s eyes down to the boardwalk area at their feet.