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Lazy Iguana resting in a tree after a brief Florida rain shower.

Most iguanas have a parietal eye that is sensitive to changes in illumination, sending signals to the pineal gland that indicates the change between day and night. Iguanas also have a photopigment called parapinopsin that is sensitive to the difference between day and night.
They have a keen sense of eyesight, which allows them to navigate with ease. They also communicate with other iguanas with their eyes.
These animals can shed part of their tail when threatened by predators, allowing them to escape.

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Excited that this photo was selected to be featured in the Fine Art America group
A Gorgeous Green - Nature and Photography Only - May2023

Thrilled this photo was selected as an Honorable Mention from the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Naturally Jagged Edges photo contest - OCT2023

Photography has been my passion for decades. I began with a camera that produced an undeveloped photo that required another minute to process outside the camera. After a minute, the built-in timer sounded indicating it was time to peel off the top layer of the photo to unveil the latest work of art. From the days of Polaroid to film canisters to memory cards and digital processing, I have enjoyed each advancement. Prior to COVID I enjoyed traveling and landscape photography. I also enjoyed doing some macro work with flowers. God provides such beauty that sometimes cannot be seen without a macro lens. I enjoy the intricate colors and details in flowers and also in the eye of a butterfly for example. Without photography I would have...