Lucky indeed John. Are you sure he is not a toad? Looks a bit warty for a frog. If you were lying in the layby photographing this, I can imagine the looks you must have been getting from the passing traffic
Definitely a frog, warts and all. When I was a postman years ago, I spent many a moment picking up frogs and toads off a road near a lake during the breeding season, and I still delivered the mail on time I may add. I hope you have a shot of it facing the other way.
They say every picture tells a story. This one certainly does. A couple of years ago I spent some cold winter evenings moving toads out of a road and nearer to their breeding pond. When I came back many of them had moved into the road again. From the male toad's point of view it was a good place to sit as it gave a good view of any approaching females. You can imagine the results in the morning. Was this frog trying something similar? It is a great piece of photojournalism whatever.
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9 repliesSlide photpgraphed with Sigma 150 macro
(Taken Redditch By- Pass 1975 )
On his way to Frederricks Cafe !
JR
A great image that tells a story
Ron
But it has resulted in a great image that tells a great story. A great quality reproduction from 1975 also.
Chris.
You can tell its old as its a Leyland truck
I seem to have lost some of my sense of humour after today for some reason.
Your comments and interest all appreciated very much.
JohnR
David