Amber Brentnall, Dragon (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

I found this fellow (Gippsland Water Dragon) sunning himself along the path at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. I was fascinated by his shedding skin, leaving behind a colourful fresh layer.

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