Shayne McCristal, Patterns in Nature (March theme: Lines, shapes, and patterns)

Lace Monitor in the wild near Port Macquarie NSW. The intricate patterns and those impressive claws are just a reminder of how fascinating nature can be. Photographed with Canon EOS R7 RF100-500 lens, f6.3 1/1000 ISO 5000.

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