Monitor Lizard hideout.

[Marc Mol]

Whilst driving to the Savuti Marsh area, my eye caught something in the mid hollow of this tree,
it was a fleeting glimpse, so I asked Ewan our mob camp guide to hit reverse and investigate,
I was just as proud that I managed to spot this well camouflaged pair than I was to photograph it.
Savuti Marsh- Botswana 09
D3 500VR 1/1000s ISO200@f/5.6

C & C most welcome

Cheers
Marc

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[Kiran Khanzode]

Great texture on the bark/trunk, gives a very interesting perspective ! This almost looks like a 3-D embossed image. They are definitely well camoflaged.

[Harshad Barve]

beautiful image , lovely 3D effect
rested front leg and expressions on front lizard are just too good
TFS

[Ken Watkins]

Marc,

Very nice and I think quite rare (again), I have seen them in a tree only once before. I presume the smaller one is a youngster?

[Hendri Venter]

Hi Marc,

Who could ever think a Monitor Lizard can make such a nice image. The tecture as mentioned adds a lot of dimension and the alround detail and quality is very good. I tend to ignore them but next time.....

[Marc Mol]

Appreciate the comments guys.



Marc,
Very nice and I think quite rare (again), I have seen them in a tree only once before. I presume the smaller one is a youngster?

It's cousin here in Australia, the Goanna, can often be found in and around trees.
As to the smaller one I'm not sure Ken, I had also assumed a youngster, as I thought it may be a little too small to be it's mate?

[Betsie Storm]

Marc, Well spotted & well executed. As far as I know they like hollow tree trunks; I have seen them peeking out on a few occasions.

[David Fletcher]

Awesome sighting Marc. Congrats on that and presenting a fine image.

[Stu Bowie]

Sharp eyes Marc, and a sharp image too. Great detail captured, and I like the monotone of this image. Well done.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very unique capture Marc and I love all the contrasting detail. The composition and color really make this for me. congratulations.