Garden Companion

 

When I went outside to spruce up my perennial herb boxes this morning, this beautiful, golden toned skink came out of a crevice in the retaining wall just behind my planter boxes to soak in the early morning sun.  That I was just inches away didn't disturb it at all ... unusual for what generally are such timid creatures.  My puttering about was of little concern, and the skink didn't even mind keeping still to pose for a few pictures.  The warming rays of the sun did feel really good!