Monday, August 27, 2018,
This a medium sized Bullfrog that I found at Frank Melville Park in Setauket. Frank Melville was my second stop after visiting Avalon. I had spent the entire morning hauling around two cameras and a tripod. I saw plenty of birds and butterflies. I had lots and lots of photo ops, and just as many blown opportunities. Some days are like that. Heck, a lot of days are like that. Such is life as a nature photographer. Luckily, I came across this Bullfrog while searching in a spot that has been lucky for me in the past. I was looking for dragonflies but I was not disappointed to find this guy seemingly looking up directly at me. After getting this shot, I circled around and managed to get another shot from a different angle. I took 778 photographs today, and these two shots were among the last pics I took all day. They were also the only ones I liked. Thank you Mister Bullfrog. You salvaged an otherwise fruitless outing. JK
JK
Glad a froggy saved your day – and grateful for the chronicle of your efforts. I might get 1 out of 500 photos that I think is decent and will question if I’m doing something wrong – or when I don’t want to consider that it might be me, I choose to blame it on my camera equipment. 🙂
I guess it is just “life as a nature photographer” and part of the pursuit of that one photo that makes it all worthwhile!
Hi Jane,
Thanks for stopping by. I like the idea of blaming the equipment. I may have to start using that one. And you’re right, it is about the pursuit of the photo. I may not get the shots I want but just being out there and trying usually makes for a good day. I mean, how many times have ever had a bad day at the park? JK.
What a handsome fellow he is — and with such enchanting golden eyes! He looks wise. Good job, Joe Kayaker!