Podarcis sicula

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A sunlit lizard basking on a pale rock in a dry, grassy environment.

A close-up photograph of a lizard resting on a sun-bleached rock in Monte Faito, Italy. Spotted it during a hike in the hills near our hotel on our honeymoon, and absolutely in love with the gorgeous blue patches on its side

The lizard is positioned diagonally across the frame, with sunlight highlighting its scales and casting sharp shadows. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the reptile’s intricate markings and the rough surface of the rock.

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