Motif: Toad


Posted by Tom Whelan on Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:55 pm

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A toad in a puddle:
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Canon 10D, 300/4, F8

I found this wonderfully glum-looking toad when I was off on a particularly unsuccessful butterfly trip. It suited my mood completely!
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by D7avid on Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:29 pm
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What a sad sack.terrific expression
 

by Dennis Olivero on Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:04 am
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This made me laugh right outloud.. Thanks Tom... That face pretty much says it all! If toads can be grumpy.... 8)
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:50 am
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Not a happy camper !! Love the shot Tom!! :lol: 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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by Wil Hershberger on Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:04 am
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Nice shot. Lots of personality in that face!
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by Daniel M. on Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:37 am
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:lol: almost looks like an iguana. I like the low angle and selective focus
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by Larry Kaufman on Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:30 pm
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Great personality in this shot Tom. Looks like he is "pouting" to me. Definately not happy, maybe it was somehting he ate :D :D

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by jorgedelucca on Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:49 am
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Very cool! Like the selective focus and angle as well.
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by Ilde Noval on Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:12 pm
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Nice one, Tom. This one is probably sitting in this puddle for a while, the face is almost completely dry. Love the expression.
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