Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Wood Frog in the Woods...
The wood frogs are finished breeding and have moved back into the woods. I was exploring a little bit yesterday when this guy hopped by my feet. I think frogs have real interesting eyes, this one looks like it has gold metallic flake around its pupil.
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
8 comments:
Great closeup - really looks like golden flakes! Cheers, Klaus
I love this shot John! This would be a great photo for a nature lover's office (study)! Good job and can't wait to hear more about the book!
Is that a tripod I see reflected in its eyeball???
You really showed him off! Thanks, and thanks for you comments on my blog.
It does have a beautiful eye and you really captured it well for us to see.
Really beautiful picture, John. I agree about the eyes.
Good morning John, I hope you had a great weekend.. Wonderful picture..You and Klaus make amphibians(?) and reptiles look good! LOL.. thanks
What a wonderful photo, John. The frog's eyes look fantastic - such a bronze-golden shine!
Wow! What a shot. Look at those eyes!
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