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Toad
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Copyright: Ron Warner (tuslaw) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 501 W: 20 N: 1381] (4827)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-24
Categories: Amphibians
Exposure: f/20.0, 6 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-26 19:06
Viewed: 317
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I just got back today from vacationing at Chautauqua Lake in New York. The weather was not very cooperative this past week, so I didn't have the opportunity to take many pictures. It rained just about every day which allowed me very limited time to do things outside. I spent most of that time playing with my Grandchildren and just relaxing.

I took this photo of a toad on a very wet day just after a hard downpour. The woods was really dark so I used a 6 second shutter speed to get this shot which surprisingly turned out fairly clear.
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To eqshannon: Having Lunchtuslaw 1 07-29 19:23
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Hi Ron,

This shot turned out very nicely, guess you had a cooperative model. I like the soft light. Good sharpness, the long exposure worked perfectly. All in all, a very attractive image.

I believe that Fowler's Toads, Bufo fowleri, are common in Ohio, but from what I can see, yours is a Bufo americanus, American Toad. I love their call, my favorite frog-call, a beautiful, drawn-out almost bird-like trill. When I hear them calling in the marsh across the street from my house, I know that Winter is truly done.

John

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-07-27 8:28]

Hello Ron
Excellent capture of that well hiding Toad,it is well camouflage in that natural habitat.Sharp image with great pose from the subject.
TFS Michel

Hello Ron
very great sharp picture of this toad very well presented from "nice" profil
Colors, lighting and composition are excellent
Have a good night
Jacqueline

A lvoely shot, Ron...
Its been ages, yes, and it feels nice to see you beautiful work..
Excellent DOF and, still the same superb technical details!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hola Ron,
primero muchas gracias por tu amable comentario y después decirte que he visto algunas fotografías de tu galería y tienes unos trabajos impresionantes como este que nos presentas.
Sabes captar con un estilo muy particular lo que te rodea de una manera diferente y un trabajo especial con los colores.
Un abrazo y espero seguir visitándote:

Josep Ignasi.

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 0 N: 427] (3110)
  • [2009-07-28 16:58]

Hello Ron

Wonderful picture with excellent colors and lighting. Good detail and exposition.
Well done
Nilson

It blends in quite well with its surroundings. I am surprised your clear eye caught it...I had two cataract surgeries and can now see without glasses...This happened in 1006....so I ca see...its just the getting there that hurts:-) Fine image Sir Ron!
Bob

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