I had hoped the frog would turn around but its pose showed off its spots rather nicely.
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Friday Frog
This was the second time this month that I ran into a frog on the path. It just sat there and stared (I guess it knew I meant no harm). After the obligatory photograph I moved on,
Didn’t Blink
On a recent walk, we turned off the main path and came face to face with this imposing fellow/gal. I think it might have been a pregnant frog, but my knowledge of frogs is limited đ. In any case we walked around it and I wished her well.
Kept Waiting
Walking around the pond I heard more frogs than I saw but this one looked like he was just waiting for me to show up.
Leopard Frog
On a recent walk we heard a few frogs calling out but couldnât see any. Finally one swam into view, this handsome leopard frog.
Thin Ice
This frog and its mates have probably burrowed into the mud at the bottom of a lake and are preparing for the winter. Although with the temperature icy cold one day and warming up the next, I wonder how all animals that hibernate will survive. I know people donât know what to make of this weather patternâŠ
FROG ON FRIDAY
Frogs seem to wear a world-weary expression. Despite that they always make me smile đ
ONE COOL FROG
I had heard some frogs in the water so I was surprised to see this one sitting in the shade of some trees. It seems they are quite happy to forage on land and shelter there as well. It was such a hot day, this one might have just wanted to get out of the sun.
THE PLACE WAS JUMPING
There must have been several bullfrogs in the pond, given the racket as we approached the water. I watched and waited as the frog inflated his throat. He was likely trying to call a mate or guard his territory.
LUNCHTIME
The surface of lily pads can be messy. I was going to edit out a bit of the âmuckâ when I realized it consisted of flies, a frogâs meal of choice. I kept them in it made for a more realistic picture.
FINALLY… A FROG
I had almost given up seeing any frogs this summer until I spotted this handsome fellow. Iâm not sure who was more surprised!
ONCE UPON A FROG
Thereâs a spot at a nearby lake where the frogs like to congregate. When we walk by it we listen for a splash and usually see a couple of frogs. Although Iâve featured this photo before it made me smile when I came across it recently. I hope this slightly re-edited version has the same effect on you.
SECOND LOOK
I liked the frog’s pose but the background was too messy. I tried cleaning it up, without much success. In changing the crop I managed to remove most of the pond debris and was pleased with the outcome. It goes to show that in most things it pays to take a second look.
TRYING TO BLEND IN
A friend spotted the leopard frog in the grass. Pretty good observation as the frog hadnât just jumped to that spot. It remained in place long after I had moved on.
LEOPARD FROG
Frogs blend in well to their surroundings. I was lucky to see this leopard frog as it stood out against the grey of the pebbles.
PERFECT PAD (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
This lake has a lot of lily pads which these frogs call home. They blend in so well that often only a splash or movement alerts you to their whereabouts. The photo below gives you a good idea of their environment and how well they blend in.
LEOPARD FROG
We were both heading in the same direction when the frog suddenly jumped as I approached. I only got this one shot and was pleased with the natural vignette.
LEOPARD FROG
This must be a young one, as Iâve never seen a leopard frog this tiny before. It was nestled comfortably and remained on the vegetation as I took the photo.
FROG CHALLENGE
The size of the tree frog perched in a dense clump of flowers and the light proved quite the challenge. I have only ever seen a couple of tree frogs before and I couldnât walk away without a photo. I waited, changed my position and waited some more but he never turned my way. In the end though, I was pretty happy with the shot I got.
FUN WITH FROGS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Frogs are no easier to spot when on land or in the water. A jump or a splash usually alerts me to their presence. The first frog looks pretty bold. The leopard frog in the second photo probably hopes he has disappeared into the background. Almost but not quite.
FROG THURSDAY – 2
Another frog, this one near the shore of a nearby lake. This spot attracts a lot of small frogs each summer. They blend in so well that I usually stop a while, and listen for a splash or just get lucky and spot one.
FROG THURSDAY (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Thereâs a little pond in a wildlife garden we go to that has several resident leopard frogs. I always check the pond when we first get there and again when we leave. Most times the frogs hardly budge, so I can always take a few more photos.
LEOPARD FROG
Frogs blend into their surroundings so well that unless you see them move or spot one in the open, they are difficult to find. I think the leopard frog is a very good looking frog, and this one sparkled. đ
FROG ON A LOG
The frog is well camouflaged! A little trade secret – I added a vignette to darken the background and a radial dial to brighten his face, both Lightroom edits. A fine subject, nicely placed, the photo just needed a bit of fine tuning to do this handsome fellow justice.
GREY TREEFROG
These frogs can be grey, brown or green. This one was a lovely shade of green. Iâve heard them calling a few times but had never seen one close up. A friend was focused on a patch of sunflowers as we approached and he pointed to this well camouflaged frog. They overwinter under leaf litter and snow.
FROG SPOTTING
While walking through a wildlife garden, I passed by this little pond and saw two leopard frogs, sitting there motionless. Normally, frogs dive for cover when they see me approach but not these two. Lucky for me.
FALL FROGS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
The leaves are beginning to change colour but the days are warm and the frogs are still about. With some luck itâll be a while before they tuck in for the winter and Iâll have more opportunities for photos like these.
LEOPARD FROG
This is one of only a few frogs Iâve seen this summer, a handsome leopard frog. He stayed in the same position for the longest time, I hoped he would move forward a bit so I could get all of him in the shot. I waited for a while and finally gave up and continued my walk. As we were leaving the garden, I checked to see whether he had moved on. He hadnât budged at all. I guess he was enjoying the day his way!
FROG AND FLY
Frogs are part of the summer landscape. They arrive with the warm weather, sport summer colours and strike some classic poses on lily pads. Just add flyâŠ
WARTS AND ALL (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
I liked the way the frog was posed on the lily pad, rather prince-like. The frogs in this cove are very small. You get a sense of this from the plants that surround them.
A BIT MORE GREEN
I took this photo in the same marshland I featured recently. The frogs have found a spot quite close to shore among the lily pads and I often see them as I walk by. I caught this frog in a thoughtful pose.
MORE FUN WITH FROGS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
As the warm weather ends and frogs begin hibernation, I thought it would be fun to have another look at these wonderful subjects. There is a cove at the reserve that was a perfect spot to photograph a variety of frogs. After a summer windstorm, access to it was blocked by fallen trees so we had to go further afield for photo opportunities. It would be nice if the management of the reserve does a bit of clearing next spring so that we can enjoy these little creatures nearby once again.
A FONDNESS FOR FROGS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
I do like frogs, something I came to realize when I took up nature photography. You have to  appreciate their patience and skill in the hunt, their ability to hide in plain sight, their comical expressions and those eyes. With the cooler days upon us, we havenât seen them for a while. I imagine theyâre preparing for their long winter of hibernation until next spring…
FROGS 0N LOGS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
On a lazy hot day, I passed these frogs hanging out just off the viewing platform. There was nothing much about, a few ducks, a few dragonflies and these two. We went on our way and on our return the frogs had barely moved, waiting it seemed for lunch to show up.
JUMP (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
I wouldnât have noticed this leopard frog if I hadnât been looking in its general direction. Perhaps my footsteps startled him and he leapt for cover under the dandelion. These frogs are so well camouflaged that I wonder how many I may have overlooked so far this spring, this being my first sighting.
WARTS AND ALL (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Thereâs something about frogs I canât help but like. There were a lot of them at our lake this year and by mid summer they didn’t startle too easily. A subject that stays put is always appreciated by this photographer. Frogs look composed and patient even when hunting for food. Their expression doesnât change, they always seem to wear an enigmatic grin. I guess I like them warts and all!
LOOKING UP (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
These photographs were taken in August when the lake was brimming with frogs. With the cooler weather here, we havenât seen any in weeks and I think thatâs probably it for the year. When I came upon this frog, I had to laugh. He was right up against this tree stump and it looked like he was taking the measure of the obstacle up ahead. I continued on my walk and when I returned to check on him an hour later, he was no longer there. I did see a frog on a lily pad on the other side of the stump and wondered if it was the same frog. If it was, did it go up and over or take a detour?
FROG WATCH (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Itâs 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 theyâll sit still for a portrait!
NORTHERN LEOPARD FROG
I was surprised to come across this frog peaking out from behind some grass a fair distance from the water. I later learned that this is pretty common as this species occupies a wide range of environments. The frog remained perfectly still and I only caught sight of him because my attention was drawn to an insect close by. I sharpened and enhanced the detail in Photoshop and made contrast, shadow and exposure adjustments in Lightroom. I also added a post-crop vignette to darken the edges and draw attention to the centre of the photograph.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 