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Got My Eyes On You

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Posted by Brad Mangas on July 16, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Got My Eyes On You
Another find the other day when I was just slooowly meandering along the waters edge.
This fella acted as if he was frozen. I watched him for 5 minutes at least and never a move.

Brad
Posted by Tom Smit on July 16, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Terrific picture. If you get a second/new change try to get a picture in front in front of the toad. I think that will be a more impressive photograph because it is a big one.
:toast:
Posted by Merle Cook on July 16, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Great shot BRad. I like the ability to see through the water to where his "hands" are gripping the weeds. Great detail in the "face".
Posted by John Moore on July 16, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Super shot, Brad. I feel like I can reach out to my monitor and touch the frog!
Posted by Bill Dark on July 16, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Really a nice shot, Brad. Very sharp and crisp around the eyes - the shallow DOF is perfect!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 16, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Good looking fellow ... and they are quite capable of winning a staring contest Brad! :biggrin:

I like the comp and the view under the surface too. Did you use a polarizer on this one?
Posted by Brad Mangas on July 17, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Thanks everyone. I thought this was pretty cool too. Wayne, I did not use a polarizer on this. The sun was or had just set behind a hill so my light was fading. Just my 70-300 @ 300, f/5.6.
Posted by Tom Kennon on July 17, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Great shot Brad, it looks like the frog has 180 degree vision!