Alan's parents probably think I'm crazy... we'd just pulled into the driveway after driving home from the Dallas airport to pick up Alan's mom, Sue. It was dark (almost 10pm) and lightly raining.
I was just going to quickly run into the house to get Sue some eggs when I saw this toad hopping in the lawn. My mission instantly changed from fetching eggs to catching Toad! I just HAD to catch him (her?) and bring him inside for a photo shoot!
He was singing to me while
I held him -- you can see his throat all pooched out in the photo of
him in my hand.
His skin was damp from rain, but once he dried off his skin felt rough, like course sandpaper. And his eyes are so COOL!!
After the photo shoot, Alan took the toad back outside and placed him in a safe place where he could go about his toad business.
How fun!
Fab photo, Anna! I'm glad he did'nt get run over! Your life is sooooo adverturous! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | May 28, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I just love your nature photos. I came here for the cards but always want to see spring progressing or the animals.
Posted by: Karen | May 27, 2007 at 05:10 PM
I have to say I cannot, cannot, cannot, force myself to catch a toad, frog, amphibean of any kind, but love to look at them once Gavin (9) and Scout (6) catch them and chase me down with them! I sure can bait a fish-hook though! Love your pictures,kind of reminds me of my place, wish I had a calf too!
Tammy Nichols
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Posted by: Tammy Nichols | May 26, 2007 at 07:33 PM
I love your blog. Not only do I get to see fabulous cards, but now there are toads, too! That little guy is adorable! The calf and catepillar are other favs. Do you use the old SLR format are you into the new digital cameras? Thanks again for sharing.
Posted by: Terri | May 26, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Eeeeeeew! You PICKED IT UP!!!!!!!!! And you reall think he was singing to you? He was probably shrieking "put me down you freak!" Great photos but still, eeeew.
Posted by: Bagpuss | May 26, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Please say that it is NOT your hand touching that frog!!!
Kristi Ferro
Posted by: Kristi Ferro | May 25, 2007 at 10:05 PM
Oh, how I wish I could have been there and watched you chasing the toad!!! LOL!
He is a cute little bugger!
Anette (snowmom13)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | May 25, 2007 at 09:24 PM
yep - while I love the pictures, I have to say that you sound pretty crazy to me!
Posted by: kerry davis | May 25, 2007 at 06:01 PM
I don't know which is more stunning your cards or your photography; both are amazing!!
Posted by: Lynda | May 25, 2007 at 05:00 PM
Cuuuute toad! I must admit that I'd probably get side-tracked and chase the toad as well. :)
Posted by: Danita | May 25, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Anna, your photography always amazes me! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us!
Posted by: Deb | May 25, 2007 at 03:37 PM
Anna, I check out your blog daily and look forward to the newest photo uploaded. Due to the fact that I collect frog figurines, have 5 frogs for pets and even a frog tattoo, it was a great surprise for me to see this handsome frog that you caught as your newest upload. Thanks for sharing the photo. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Tracye | May 25, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Anna you crack me up! I love frogs/toads and collect frog figurines so I really enjoyed seeing your toad photos. Ida
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | May 25, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Great pics! Sorry, but not a very good looking guy IMO! You did him real justice!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 25, 2007 at 10:50 AM
I can just see you hopping around the lawn trying to catch this fella! Made me think that you need to do a couple of stamps with frogs on them............... well, what do you think??
Have a super and SAFE weekend, Manetta
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | May 25, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Now you're gonna get warts. :-) Just kidding. Gramma Dar
Posted by: Darlene Laursen | May 25, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Wow! I love the texture on its throat. Very cool! Way to chase down a photo op. :)
Posted by: Melissa | May 25, 2007 at 07:30 AM
What FABULOUS photo's!! You cracked me up with the "Toad Business". Thanks for sharing :).
Posted by: Dotty | May 25, 2007 at 07:14 AM
Wow, they are brilliant photos!!!
Posted by: Tara | May 25, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Super cute toad and wonderful photos!! TFS
Posted by: Marie - mariemc | May 25, 2007 at 06:52 AM
I think a good photo op was missed due to it being nighttime! I think your blog readers would kills to see pics of you chasing down a toad in the front yard. :-)
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | May 25, 2007 at 06:01 AM
I'm reading your comment about the "toad business" and had to giggle! These are great shots! WOW! I am still trying to convince hubby to get me a new camera. I still have that 35 mm that does NOT give the instant gratification I need!!
Posted by: Michele | May 25, 2007 at 04:34 AM
Beautiful shots! I love frogs/toads!
The top one is so cute of him singing to you!
Posted by: Emily | May 24, 2007 at 10:46 PM