Scales, stones, and shadows

While up on the northern Sonoma Coast this past weekend, we were having a snack on some sunny rocks when we realized we weren't alone:

 

When Eric leaned over to greet this Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis), he managed to get a wonderful close-up highlighting the scales:

 

What a nice home this lizard has!  We especially enjoyed some of the smooth curves and shadows on the rock faces:

 

And check out these patterns.  There's something interesting to see everywhere you look!

 

Many thanks to Eric for sharing his photos of the lizard and rock formations.