Barbara's Photoblog
Hello Gorgeous!
Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 10 May 2012 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
AM3 SPOTLIGHT, May 11, 2012
I'm very happy to have made it to the Spotlight! What a special surprise this is. Thank you everyone for your visits and comments, and my thanks to the AM3 team!
Florida Gopher Frog
Rana areolata aesopus
In Florida, habitat loss and degradation have caused gopher frog populations to decline, and this frog is now listed by the state of Florida as a species of special concern.
(Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension)
These frogs burrow, leaving a trail of pushed up dirt in flower beds. This one and possibly another make my yard home.
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Bruce from Tacoma, United States
Well if he is thinking I am Gorgeous, I can see why he is of special concern. That is a great capture.
10 May 2012 5:26am
@Bruce: I'm pleased you saw the humor. I appreciate your comment. Thanks, Bruce.
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
I can't choose which is the best! The photo or the title!!! Nice work.
10 May 2012 8:17am
@Helen: Thank you!
dang from Atlanta, United States
Chuckle at the title. Great shot, and nice processing Barb. Well done.
10 May 2012 8:45am
@dang: Thanks, Tom!
Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom
Superb capture, love the light that you sit him in.
10 May 2012 9:07am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Great title; with all the bumps on this beauty, I would have pegged her for a toad.
10 May 2012 11:13am
@Viewfinder: I thought "toad" at first but when I searched Florida frogs everything said frog. Thank you for your comment and the observation.
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
This is a wonderful capture Barbara! Bravo! ;-)
10 May 2012 12:04pm
Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States
Wow ... this is a great image, Barb. I'm amazed that he didn't jump/hop away when in the beam of light! *****
10 May 2012 2:12pm
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
This is a great shot of this little frog. You have your own little pet - that is so cool. ;-)
10 May 2012 3:43pm
Carol from Leamington ON, Canada
Oh yes, he is gorgeous, isn't he! I would love to have this little guy in my garden. What a fine capture.... the light is perfect and he looks so good for his debut on the internet! Perfect!
10 May 2012 9:34pm
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
superb photo! perfect focus and DOF for this shot - the frog looks fantastic!
11 May 2012 3:39am
@gogoli: Thank you!
Nina Lea Photography from Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
He is a beauty...great shot! Congratulations
11 May 2012 9:34pm
Bruce from Tacoma, United States
AS I said before you achieved national recognition :) It is a great pictue.
11 May 2012 9:47pm
@Bruce: Thanks, Bruce your comment got this off to a wonderful start to be recognized. I really appreciate your visits.
Don Levesque from Saint John, Canada
Excellent dof control! Wonderful light and beautiful colours!
Congratulations on the Spotlight! Well deserved!
11 May 2012 11:24pm
Wendy from Canterbury, New Zealand
Beautiful and he IS gorgeous! Wonderful photo. Congratulations Barbara.
11 May 2012 11:53pm
@Wendy: I appreciate your comment, Wendy. He does have a sort of charm to him, bumps and all.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
An absolutely charming photo. And congrats on the spotlight.
12 May 2012 12:52am
@GJC: Thank you very much for your comment.
@john4jack: Thank you, Jack!
Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States
GREAT NEWS ... I hope my stars helped! ♥
12 May 2012 1:33am
@Judy aka L@dybug: Thank you, Judy. I know your stars helped.
Terry from Seminole, United States
OH MY! WHat have you done to BOB? LOL great photo!
12 May 2012 2:05am
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Congratulations on your spotlight selection Barbara! ;-)
12 May 2012 2:51am
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you, Eric. It was quite a surprise.
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
You've created a beautiful romantic atmosphere around this frog! Congrats on the Spotlight!
12 May 2012 5:08am
@Steve: Thank you, Steve. There is a bit of confusion toad or frog. I say toad but a site I refer to said frog.
Mirjam from Kyiv, Ukraine
Congratulations!
The light in this photo is just wonderful.
12 May 2012 5:52am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Congratulations on your Spotlight! At the time you shot the Gopher you did not think what a reward it was going to bring to you!
12 May 2012 6:05am
Mhelene from Paris, France
Superb capture . Wat a look !!! :-) Congratulations on the spotlight .
12 May 2012 9:18am
Marilla from Turku, Finland
Congratulations for the spotlight! You have many enjoyable nature photos.
12 May 2012 9:35am
Anita from Redon, France
Une lumière exquise, une Pdc sublime pour une photo étonnante. J'adore .Xv
12 May 2012 3:29pm
Isidro from Barcelona, Spain
excelente trabajo, magnifiza luz y compo....felicidades spotlight!
13 May 2012 2:20am
Diane from St Paul, United States
If there is a prince charming out there disguised as a frog this is how he would look. Superb lighting and tack Sharp wonderful photo.
13 May 2012 5:04am
mahdi from mazandaran, Iran
Allow phonetic typing
Toads seem to aging, which was with her friend
13 May 2012 6:07am
Al and Lou from United States
It's about time you made the big time! All of your photos are good.
13 May 2012 5:29pm
Laurette from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa
A fantastic shot. Congratulations on this superb Spotlight !
14 May 2012 10:45am
Laurette from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa
A fantastic shot. Congratulations on the Spotlight !
14 May 2012 10:46am
Christian Richer from Le Havre, France
Your Prince Charming? He still offered a spotlight! :)
14 May 2012 1:07pm
Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States
Beautiful portrait! Congratulations on the Spotlight!
14 May 2012 3:22pm
Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands
Congratulations on the Spotlight, wonderful photo.
14 May 2012 8:23pm
Arash from Brisbane, Australia
that's a nice photo, and a very good chosen title.
well done mate.
15 May 2012 5:18am
Josep from Barcelona, Spain
Wonderful effect with DOF, delightful light, details on skin are really gorgeous
15 May 2012 6:07pm
Marie from Morlaix, France
Turns this toad, into a prince in the early morning?
There are lots of toads in my garden so I hope ...
Very nice photo ...
15 May 2012 10:23pm
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
What a striking beauty - no wonder they turned the Spotlight on ! And it belatedly alerted me to you being back and posting.
16 May 2012 7:13am
Laurette from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa
Congratulations on Spotlight !!!
A super dooper capture. Excellent clarity,detail and focus.
Well done !!!!
16 May 2012 6:51pm
Elsabe from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa
Congratulations on Spotlight !!!!
Looks like he wants to jump right at me.
Brilliant capture !!!!
16 May 2012 7:06pm
Woodies from Gorinchem, Netherlands
He/ she is indeed gorgeous, very much in the spotlight!
17 May 2012 8:20pm
