Amphibious Reinstatement
Usually when I approach this small shallow pingo ruin on the edge of the forest I hear a succession of small splashes as the frogs retreat to the safety of the water. This day was no different even though I did try to creep up on them….so I just sat down by the waters edge and waited…
Surely enough, one by one, the frogs gradually began to return until the point that I was surrounded by these amphibians…in the first picture above, this curious frog hopped right up to the lens… 😎
a heartical view 
Superb photographs and what better evidence that patience can and does reward you.
September 10, 2014 at 12:32 pm
Thank you Keith! It was a nice place to sit and wait in the sun…and the frogs kept me amused! 🙂
September 10, 2014 at 12:35 pm
I just wish I could find a way to convince my two terriers that there is value for me in their keeping still and quiet, so I can photograph the creatures they would so dearly like to hunt!
September 10, 2014 at 12:41 pm
I think that will probably be very difficult…I used to have a fox terrier who had to swim if she saw water…and no self-respecting canine can remain still if a rabbit runs by… 😉
September 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm
Looks like a ‘happy’ frog 🙂
September 10, 2014 at 1:22 pm
Yes,there definitely appears to be smile. 🙂
September 10, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Wonderful photos. I think the first frog must be a prince;)
September 10, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Thank you Timothy! 🙂 Maybe…but I try not touch frogs…for their benefit! 😉
September 10, 2014 at 9:02 pm
I just blow them a kiss, in hopes a she frog will turn into a princess;)
September 10, 2014 at 9:29 pm
fantastic capture.. what a sweet little guy/gal
September 11, 2014 at 1:01 am
Thank you Margo! 🙂
September 11, 2014 at 11:34 am
Absolutely fabulous portraits!! I must say, I cannot think of anything more divine than being absolutely surrounded by amphibians!! What a glorious situation to find oneself in!! Superb images indeed! That first portrait of the curious green companion is classic! Myriads of cheers,
Smiling Toad 😉
September 15, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Thank you Toad! 🙂 It certainly was a cool experience…there was a lot of jumping and croaking too…even smiling! 😉
September 17, 2014 at 9:35 pm
Absolutely precious!!! 😀
September 17, 2014 at 10:33 pm
Super, Photos of the nature are my passion. http://www.aloisabsenger.wordpress.com Regards Alois.
September 17, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Thank you Alois! 🙂
September 17, 2014 at 9:37 pm
Love these!
October 8, 2014 at 3:34 pm
Thank you Elena! 🙂
October 8, 2014 at 3:36 pm