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Toad on the Run


Toad on the Run
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Copyright: Billy Newboy (billynewboy) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 39 W: 11 N: 221] (694)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-13
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 50D, Sigma 50-500, Sigma 86mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-17 10:46
Viewed: 478
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Im not sure if you can get an action shot of a Toad as they arent the quickest creatures on the planet but this is my take of an action shot of a toad. (if you look closely he is in mid walk!!, I was actually surprised how quick he moved when I took this!!)

I have to Thank Ivan (Argus) for correcting me on my last post where I identified this fella as a frog.

Common Toad - Bufo bufo

Tailless amphibian. Warty Skin.

Distinct bulges on back of head, known as the parotoid glands

Tends to walk not jump

Covered in obvious warts

Horizontal slit pupil yellow/golden brown iris

Dorsal surface and flanks, fairly uniform brown/greenish grey

May appear light sandy brown in warm weather

Ventral surface, dirty white/cream with speckles

Some colour variation occurs and individuals have been recorded with brick red spots.

Length: males up to 8 cm females up to13 cm
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-04-17 10:50]

Hi Billy. You some how have captured the movement as this fellow walks. I think its the leg up in the air. . Once again you have captured him with good detail and natural colours. Its eyes look a bit sleepy. Well done tFs.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-04-17 11:20]

Hello Billy
Good work with this frog. I like it.
Regards
Razvan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-04-17 12:12]

Hello Billy,
Yes, Billy you succeeded very well. Great action shot through the perfect timing. Excellent sharp details and a perfect low POV. Very good POV, composition and DOF.
Have a good weekend,
Peter

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 23 N: 3667] (13111)
  • [2009-04-17 12:56]

Bet your still trying to get the grass stains out aren't you?! Superb low POV mate, and an excellent DOF too with sharp details. If Toads could look grumpy, this one certainly would! A corker.
Paul

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-04-17 13:05]

Hi Billy,

Amazing to be able to capture a toad with his front leg raised like that! I love the expression on his face. Either it's taking him a lot of effort to move or you are in his way. Doesn't look too happy. Wonderful details of his eye and skin. He looks terrific surrounded by the grass.

Jane

Hi and Good Morning Billy,
An awesome macro capture of a common toad between the grasses from nice frontal POV with neat details and nice composition.
TFS and have a nice WE!
Cheers,
Bayram

Hello Billy, the motion is evident here. Good capture of the action in low POV. Nice shallow depth and contrasting background.

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