Comment from Life is but a dream.
First time for me to see this handsome beast. How lucky for us that we are surrounded by "wee beasties" like this.

Grace, does he have a nictitating membrane...I think most likely he does?

Your image has good dof bokeh to help focus on his face and scales. The eye is sharp "as a woman's tongue" and did you lighten it too, if you did, it is subtle. The colour palette natural and the temperature is a warm cast.

Educational post...thank you as I enjoy learning something new.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018

Thank you. Yes, I think these guys do have the nictitating membrane :)

Comment from USWA6346
Great shot! You capture all the detail in the scales, red eye and blue tongue. Thank you for the education. I never heard of a skink before. Who wouldn't be scared off by a blue tongue?

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018

Thank you! I guess the inside of their mouths are pink and they also hiss when they are trying to scare off predators!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I thought it woukd be a skunk! LoL!
Now another rare find I've met even just in photo...from another part of the world!
Sharply focused. Fine, gentle facial features & smooth shiny textures.

Gorgeous one sided illumination.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thank you!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Way Cool,Grace!
I love Herpetological subjects and your portrait of this interesting lizard makes for a picture hat I'm enjoying a whole lot!
: D
A very 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

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 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thank you Sean! I waited a long time to get a shot with his blue tongue. They flick them pretty fast and not when you want them too :)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 11-Feb-2018

Lol! You're very welcome,Grace!

Comment from lacrikit1
Very nice capture here..I love the eyes, so clear..Great clarity and detail you have going on here...The tongue is a great addition to this photo..I love it..Thank you for sharing your work...

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 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thank you!