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FROG LEGS

© Michelle Alton

FROG LEGS

Uploaded: July 07, 2012

Description


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Yesterday I spent a sweltering hour at our pond's edge and for my "suffering" I was treated to a plethora of small wildlife activity: Dragonflies "flew United," females beat their ovipositors against the rocks, depositing their eggs in the water, butterflies flitted about, frogs croaked, and tadpoles congregated on the floating twigs near the water's surface.
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Some of the tadpoles are starting their metamorphosis to frogs. This plump one was occupying a small twig all by himself. And it was NOT until I looked at my photo on the computer screen that I saw his tiny new back legs!
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I read this morning that the new frog may be smaller than the tadpole, and it appears that that is TRUE from this photo.
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The tadpole was under murky water, of course, so I had to add a lot of contrast to bring out his detail. I would guess he is about three inches long.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 07, 2012


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This small one is almost a frog. His tail will start to be resorbed back into his body; his lungs and new digestive tract have been developing inside.
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Jack Gaskin July 07, 2012

GREAT SHOTS AND a GREAT WAY TO SPEND SOME TIME. Would gladly have swapped places as I was mowing the lawn running errands and assembling a storage shed. Probably melted off 10 pounds.

Keep enjoying and I want to see those Dragonfly Shots

Jack #10217956

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 07, 2012

BRAVA!
great shot and we know you'd have good water. #10217972

Monnie Ryan July 07, 2012

Terrific capture, Michelle, and you're brave to stay out in this awful heat that long! We're itching to get out to find photos, but it has to be somewhere inside or where we can stay in the air-conditioned car! #10218035

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 07, 2012

A fascinating capture(s) Michelle - Great info too!! #10218045

Neal D. Hatcher July 07, 2012

Fantastic capture and info #10218107

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 07, 2012

Super captures Michelle! Sounds like a place the mosquitoes would have gotten me! #10218133

Danny B. Head July 07, 2012

Kind of reminds me of when people talk about kids being in their "awkward" stage. lol #10218135

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 07, 2012

What a wonderful find and capture, Michelle. Your efforts sure paid off! #10218175

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 07, 2012

Great capture!!! Always fun to see what can be found when still, but in this heat not the easiest :). #10218183

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 07, 2012

Wow amazing closeup image Michelle. Your information is always a pleasure to read. #10218329

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 07, 2012

Outstanding clarity, lighting, detail & tones on this difficult capture, Michelle! There sure was a lot of activity around the pond- loved your description!
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Mike Clime July 07, 2012

Cool close up and not much longer for being a tadpole, Michelle! #10218541

Rony Sagy July 07, 2012

Wonderful capture of these little guys. #10218568

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 07, 2012

Nice capture, Michelle. They are really neat looking. Have never seen any out in any ponds by me. #10218596

Barbara Waldoch July 07, 2012

Brilliant catch, Michelle! #10218852

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 07, 2012

Beautiful find and capture, Michelle!! Many fond childhood memories looking at this... #10219094

Debbie Bray July 08, 2012

So educational, and a great experience you have reintroduced us to, Michelle! Wonderful imagery! #10219289

Ken Smith level-classic July 08, 2012

I like reading your words...lots going on all around us, and you took time on a hot day to experience it. Cool shots, Michelle! #10219448

Thomas E. Hinds July 09, 2012

All of this is just fantastic, Michelle; the image, the work you did, the shot of the 'almost frog' and the info about it all! Absolutely incredible! #10222077

Rona L. Schwarz July 09, 2012

Amazing capture of this 'almost' frog, Michelle! Terrific details and clarity, especially considering his size! I can't believe you have braved the heat and gone shooting outside! We've had 100+ weather for a week and it's all I can do to walk to and from the air-conditioned car and house. But still...your own pond... #10222373

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 10, 2012

Your hard work in the heat paid off! A wonderful capture Michelle. #10223779

Emile Abbott level-classic July 11, 2012

All excellent captures makes your time worth while. #10225085

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 12, 2012

Life is so fascinating isn't it? What a terrific find in your own backyard - Super capture - love the little one's feet! #10227224

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