It’s been a good year for frogs at the lake. When birds and insects were in short supply, there were plenty of frogs to photograph. One spot in particular is dotted with tiny frogs, most submerged up to their necks. There is something very appealing about frogs and best of all most times they’ll sit still for a portrait!
September 13, 2016 at 11:55 am
I always enjoy when there are photos of the smaller things in our world and in such a way as to highlight the beauty in them, whether they be “merely insects or frogs” – certainly NOT an opinion I share, because I, too, gravitate towards those often overlooked things. And you have done a marvellous job with your photos of capturing that essence of those little creatures in our world. 🙂
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September 13, 2016 at 11:57 am
And thank you, Belinda, for stopping by my blog. 🙂 I am glad to have discovered yours and look forward to seeing more of your photography.
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September 13, 2016 at 9:34 pm
Thank you again, I look forward to more of yours as well.
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September 13, 2016 at 10:13 pm
🙂
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September 13, 2016 at 9:00 pm
Thank you, I appreciate your comments!
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September 13, 2016 at 10:15 pm
My pleasure, Belinda! 🙂 And it’s a constant source of fun and inspiration to see what other photographers are doing – even on the subject of frogs, there’d be a wonderful variety, because every photographer would see something different in their subject….or different angles….different lighting!
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September 14, 2016 at 9:00 am
I too enjoy seeing how other photographers look at things and how they approach a subject.
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September 12, 2016 at 3:20 pm
These are so great! That first one is priceless. ❤️
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September 12, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Thanks very much Laura!
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September 13, 2016 at 10:41 am
Welcome!
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September 10, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Perhaps one of the reasons that insects seemed to be in short supply was that the frogs were there aplenty. Looks like it’s been a bountiful time for the frogs, but a very trying and tenuous one for the insects!
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September 10, 2016 at 10:29 pm
One summer we watched as a frog caught dragonflies as they flew low over the water! We saw none of that this year. I think they’re finding insects we just don’t see. All insect numbers are down, except the bees who seem to be thriving.
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September 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm
very good work, great images
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September 10, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Thank you.
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September 10, 2016 at 2:48 pm
These are wonderful!
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September 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Thank you very much!
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September 10, 2016 at 11:50 am
Ribbit! Very cute 🐸
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September 10, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Thank you.
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September 10, 2016 at 11:32 am
That second one looks like a prince.
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September 10, 2016 at 1:55 pm
There were so many frogs in the lake that day but I thought these two stood out.
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September 10, 2016 at 2:48 pm
I never thought of frogs as having any kind of beauty, but your photos have changed that.
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September 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Thank you😊
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September 10, 2016 at 8:58 am
Your photos make me feel like I could reach out an pick them up! Beautiful!!
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September 10, 2016 at 9:06 am
Thanks very much!
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September 10, 2016 at 8:48 am
Love the first perspective, especially! The first thought that popped into my mind was, “Kermit THE frog here…” 😉
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September 10, 2016 at 9:06 am
Thank you. Thoughts of Kermit struck me too!
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September 10, 2016 at 8:47 am
Love photos and frogs!
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September 10, 2016 at 8:52 am
Thank you!
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September 10, 2016 at 8:09 am
I love how pensive he appears!
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September 10, 2016 at 8:48 am
They do seem deep in thought😊
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September 10, 2016 at 4:55 am
Great shots!
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September 10, 2016 at 7:08 am
Thank you, glad you like them!
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September 10, 2016 at 3:29 am
Great shots, full of life.
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September 10, 2016 at 7:02 am
Thank you.
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