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We Found Him – Snapshot of the Day, No. 211

25 Sunday Aug 2013

Posted by lewstories in Nature photography

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Fish, Green Frog, Hibernation, Hot tub, Nature photography, Pond

082413_211WeFoundHimROur lost green frog, Jethro, has been found. Apparently he moved from his pond in the front yard to the backyard – not a good choice since that’s where the dogs live – and jumped into our antique hot tub and cannot get out. We had planned to turn it into a pool / pond for the dogs, but just haven’t had a chance yet. However, since we’ve had lots of rain this summer, water has collected – along with mosquito lava. Perfect for a wayward frog.

Anyway, while working in our very neglected backyard today, I noticed a very large being in the water. My jaw dropped for two reasons: 1. It was Jethro! He’s been gone for months. And 2. He has grown a LOT. He’s huge! Look at the legs on this guy. Apparently he doesn’t care one bit he can’t get out. He’s eating like a king.

I suppose I’ll have to read up on where green frogs hibernate for the winter. If they burrow underground instead of in the water, I’ll have to move him back into the front yard. They only problem with that, however, is a new, baby green frog has moved into the front yard’s pond. I’ll have to research to see if they can cohabitate in one pond without harming each other. Well, without Jethro eating Mr. Slate. (He’s named for his very black color. He’ll get greener as he grows.)

To much info for most, but I’m thrilled! I feared he had been eaten. Instead, he has been eating.

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Self-portrait with Pond – Snapshot of the Day, No. 133

08 Saturday Jun 2013

Posted by lewstories in Self-portrait, Uncategorized

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Comet Goldfish, Green Frog, Pond

060713_133SelfPortraitWithPondRWe have three comet goldfish and a frog living in this pond right outside the front door, so we get to see them all of the time. They make me smile.

But anyway, that is where I took this photo this morning.

Ok. It’s midnight and we just got home – again. I’m too tired to think.

More tomorrow.

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Hunting Flies – Snapshot of the Day, No. 112

18 Saturday May 2013

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Flies, Green Frog, Insect on nose, Pond

051713_112HuntingFliesRgYou may not believe me, but only after I named this image, “Hunting Flies,” did I notice our frog has an insect balanced on his nose in this shot.

I was busier than usual today at work. Fridays are always on the wild side. Today was extra busy. But anyway, no time for my shot of the day, so I had to settle for something at home. As I walked up to the front door, I noticed Jethro just sitting there on the edge of the pond. I love looking at him; but he’s not too sure of us, so he jumps in the water most times. I knew he was probably my best bet for a photo because I was losing light and it was beginning to rain.

So I shot his photo – willing him to not jump in the water while I focused. But seeing that insect on the tip of his nose just makes it. I guess he was lulling the poor thing into a false sense of security before he ate him.

Jethro must be an excellent hunter because he gets bigger every time we see him.

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