I am an American baby boomer with varied interests and I consider myself to be a new-comer to photography, especially digital photography. Since getting my Nikon 7900 in '04, I have become rather interested in capturing wildflower and small critter close-up images: thus most of my postings are of those subjects, but occasionally I do find other things that either interest me or I just feel compelled to share, lol. I use a point and shoot Nikon 7900 coolpix digital camera and I am usually within a few inches of my subjects. I seldom use a tripod. My camera has very few manual adjustments so most of the time I have it set to "macro" mode. With this setting, I get a 7.8mm lens with an f stop of 4.8 and aperture speed of around 1/50-1/100 of a sec. I do my digital editing using Paint Shop Pro XI as the primary program with some usage of a few specialized features in Photoshop 7. I appreciate all comments but I ESPECIALLY like those that give honest critiques. Update: I bought a Nikon D40X with 2 Nikon AF-S VR lens (18-55mm and 55-200mm) at the end of 2008 but did not have free time to play with it until May 2009. It is a steep learning curve to go from point and shoot to DSLR, especially if one knows nothing about photography beyond - turn it on - then point and shoot, lol.
Update #2 - Aug 2013: I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC - Lx7 because the Coolpix 7900 is on it's last legs. BIO I am a 60ish single man with a diverse background of employment. Among other things, at one time or another, I have been an engineering draftsman, a union carpenter, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stagehands union, a stained glass pattern maker, a ranch hand, a lifeguard, and a member of the USAF for almost 8 years. I have been retired for over 20 years because of a back injury and now spend my time enjoying my 25 acres of Northeast Texas Woodland. I have been building a house for the past 10 years and may even finish it eventually, lol. Thanks to all who have taken the time to comment on my postings and I hope everyone (who has clicked on one of them) enjoyed the image. Lee
Comments (23)
artaddict2
Lol, what a great trio of shots, he looks a little grumpy !
mbz2662
Now there is something I never see around here. Great photos of this toad. He is pretty small. Smaller than I expect a toad to be :)
flora-crassella
….You show me animals, which I was so never gotten to face. I thank you for it! This small frog is tinier than tiny! Marvelous photos!!!!!
MrsLubner
Oh, Lee! You got his face so well! I love that crooked look on his face. Makes you glad he can't talk to you. It might blister your ears.
GiMi53
Beautiful tryptich (best seen full size !) Excellent shots, Lee !
skyla824
excellent macro work... what a great find..
ledwolorz
Fantastic macro.
Chaosphoto
That little guy is so incredibly close to the Cane Toads we have as a major pest in Australia. They are Bufo Marinus
praep
Have you tried to kiss her - maybe she´s a princess. ;-) Fantastic work, my friend.
MOODYBLUE92954
GREAT SHOTS. SHE 'S CUTE
durleybeachbum
It's got bigger 'eyebrows' than our common toad. Excellent shots!!!
Meisiekind
What a handsome Prince he is!!! Great capture Lee! :)
kaward
A wonderful trio of images, I think the proportions of the baby toad make his head look so big and cartoon like, a great captured mugshot!
GBCalls
You never cease to amaze me with your finds and captures. Excellent Lee
JeffG7BRJ
Wow! Aint he a tiny toad, I don't think I have seen one so small Lee, I'm guessing he is a baby, but am not sure. I have to agree with Alan he does look to be a tad grumpy. Superb detail, especially in the profile shots. Excellent image and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
lizzibell
nice collage...
-seek-
very cool looking toad. and some wonderful shots!
ysvry
great character, and foto too.
MikeB
Well done lee, love his little attitude he is displaying!!
bpclarke
He's adorable! Love these little guys. Bunny
Optiramma
HA!!!!!! Great shots!
Victoria-Purplehair
he's gorgeous! i love him! great shot
tennesseecowgirl
Great work!