A Sunlit Jewel of the Forest Floor
A glossy bronze skink rests on a mossy log amidst vibrant green foliage.
A golden-bronze skink catches a rare beam of sunlight while resting on a weathered, mossy tree stump. Surrounded by the vibrant green leaves of a tropical undergrowth, its iridescent scales gleam with warm metallic hues.
Story
“While exploring the damp forest floor after a morning rain, I noticed this skink basking on a decaying stump. I moved slowly, hoping not to startle it, capturing the incredible metallic shimmer of its scales as they caught the dappled light. It sat perfectly still, a silent guardian of the undergrowth.”
Photographer
Justin Jacob Saju
42 photos
Details
WildlifeHerpetologySerene
Colors
bronze goldforest greenmoss greenearth browncopperleaf green
