The Last Rays

The Last Rays

Just like those last rays of the sun feel so good at the beach, giant tadpoles (look closely) hang in the narrow slice of the pond where the last rays of sun filter through the trees. The tadpoles will grow into American Bullfrogs, and can reach six inches in length. Though they are amazing, the introduction of the American Bullfrog has contributed to the decline of many native frogs, turtles and other species. Rana catesbeiana

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  • I see one!!! SIX inches?! If that's truly what Ren and Michi are, I'm going to need a BIGGER tank!
    Kathe @ 06-04-2009
  • Really fabulous image, Jane - the most interesting, engaging photograph I've seen all day. Inspired ;-)
    Ian @ 06-04-2009
  • Engaging photo – very nice and wonderful... Those bullfrogs must be sturdy, because we're having trouble with our native frogs in the Sierra – air pollution is killing them off – they are sort of like a miner's Canary...
    Donald Kinney @ 06-04-2009
  • stunning shot - the light is amazing.
    grant @ 06-04-2009
  • beautiful and dreamlike
    michele @ 06-04-2009
  • Wow. I can see them tadpoles. Cool. Frogs legs in the making! Yum. (ducking and covering) Seriously, I agree with the above. Dreamlike and engaging.
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 06-04-2009
  • WOW! The light is fantastic..and yes - I can see them. Stunning image.
    Marcie @ 06-05-2009
  • This picture has a real Monet feeling--no horizon, blurred water, some focused elements. The ripples on the water reflecting green overhanging trees give it that "Waterlilies" quality.
    Elaine @ 06-06-2009

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The Last Rays

The Last Rays

Just like those last rays of the sun feel so good at the beach, giant tadpoles (look closely) hang in the narrow slice of the pond where the last rays of sun filter through the trees. The tadpoles will grow into American Bullfrogs, and can reach six inches in length. Though they are amazing, the introduction of the American Bullfrog has contributed to the decline of many native frogs, turtles and other species. Rana catesbeiana

Categories: [amphibians]  [riparian]  

Latest Comment

  • I see one!!! SIX inches?! If that's truly what Ren and Michi are, I'm going to need a BIGGER tank!
    Kathe @ 06-04-2009
  • Really fabulous image, Jane - the most interesting, engaging photograph I've seen all day. Inspired ;-)
    Ian @ 06-04-2009
  • Engaging photo – very nice and wonderful... Those bullfrogs must be sturdy, because we're having trouble with our native frogs in the Sierra – air pollution is killing them off – they are sort of like a miner's Canary...
    Donald Kinney @ 06-04-2009
  • stunning shot - the light is amazing.
    grant @ 06-04-2009
  • beautiful and dreamlike
    michele @ 06-04-2009
  • Wow. I can see them tadpoles. Cool. Frogs legs in the making! Yum. (ducking and covering) Seriously, I agree with the above. Dreamlike and engaging.
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 06-04-2009
  • WOW! The light is fantastic..and yes - I can see them. Stunning image.
    Marcie @ 06-05-2009
  • This picture has a real Monet feeling--no horizon, blurred water, some focused elements. The ripples on the water reflecting green overhanging trees give it that "Waterlilies" quality.
    Elaine @ 06-06-2009

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