Warrior of the grassland

Anup Deodhar's Image

Anup wanted to portray the aggressive nature of this male fan-throated lizard from the Maharashtra state, India.

They engage in fierce territorial fights during the breeding season.

Behind the lens

Anup Deodhar

India

Image details

  • Nikon D7100
  • 300mm f4 lens
  • 1/1600 sec at f5.6
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