Your Prince Awaits

Lois  Bryan

Your Prince Awaits

Featured in Eye Contact July 13, 2009.
Top Ten in the “Nature’s Wonders Of The World” challenge in Eye contact July 13, 2009.

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Another one of my little pool buddies … this time hanging out in the liriope leaves. I love the look on his face … so full of honor and dignity!!! VERY princely, yes?? As always, after a minute or two of snaps, he was placed gently on the ground under the leaves to join his brothers and sisters and happily hunt yummy bugs for breakfast.

Image taken with the Nikon D300 and the 60mm Nikon Micro/macro lens at 1/10 shutter, f/11.0 aperture. A bit of tinkering in Photoshop on this one mainly dodging and burning, also cropped.

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Your Prince Awaits by Lois  Bryan
Your Prince Awaits by Lois  Bryan
  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    BWAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!
    He’s PERFECT!!!!
    You’ve got the BEST buddies!!!!!
    Brilliant shot, adorable froggy!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, sweetie … I’m glad you enjoyed it!!! i swear, this is my last frog shot … for awhile at least!!! There’s a challenge … what can I tell you, I just couldn’t help myself!!!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    If you kiss a frog, he’s supposed to turn into a prince. What happens if you kiss a prince….........?
    Lovely shot, Lois
    jx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Jesika … thanks so much, hon!! I can’t help you out with the answer to that … have never kissed either one!!!!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Funny, just the other day you were shooting with a D40. Now you have a D300? Are you sure you have not secretly turned him into a prince, who is now showering you with lavish gifts! hehehehe, I crack myself up. Fantastic shot, his “look” is priceless, image overall is perfect!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    HAH!!! Oh, Andy, clever you … you’ve discovered my secret!!!!! SHHH!!! Don’t tell my dear husband!!! LOL!!! No, the D300 was actually a surprise gift from my darling hubby!!!! He spoils me to pieces!!! And what fun I’ve been having!!!! Thanks so much for your visit … so glad you liked it!!!

  • XeniaVRhein

    XeniaVRhein

    Hahahaha! Thank God I don’t have to kiss him! But he is very cute indeed! Very lovely capture and great title!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! I’m so glad this one brought a chuckle!!! YAY!!!! The big problem with kissing this guy is he’s sooooooo tiny!!!!! Well … that would be ONE of the problems, lol!!!!! Thanks for visiting, sweetie!!! hugzz!!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    brilliant capture Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Brian!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Is it your prince sweetie? Great shot for sure.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL Tenia … ONE of my MANY!!!!! hehe Thanks for visiting … glad you enjoyed him!!!!!

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    ...and he’s not impressed that I’m late!!! LOL…Great shot Lois, and just love the title too! Cheers, S.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Sandra!!!! What can I tell you … you can’t be late for royalty … they dooo frown on it!!!! LOL!!!! Thanks for stopping by, hon!!! Hugzzz!!!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Awesome capture Lois!!! Fantastic image and I love the title…it’s in his eyes!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey Blair!!! Yep .. it’s the facial expression that really got me on this one. There’s always something about a shot … the light or the angle … but this one … it’s that face and those eyes!!! Glad you enjoyed it, hon!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!

  • XeniaVRhein

    XeniaVRhein

    XOXOXOX To You also sweet Lady! But this fella is really something, can get my eyes of him! Lol! What will Vinny say?! HE HE!

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes

    I don’t know he has an awful resemblance to your husband LOL! Just kidding :) Cool shot, I like the look on his face, serious and stern.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    HAHAHAHA!!!! Nooooo … I don’t agree at all. Well … maybe just a little??? still laughing I love the face too … but you’d think there’d be more gratitude or something … I did just save his life … AGAIN!!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    I am coming, I am running so sorry I have taken so long !! LOL Lois this is so precious !! If I give him a kiss will he give me a new Canon 5D ???

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!!! Oh, Sandra, you’ve got me busting out laughing!!!! Ahhh … as to the kissing and the cameras … well … you’re on your own, there!!! Not saying it would work … not saying it wouldn’t … rofl rofl!!!!!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    fantastic, dont kiss it tho…you never know who you will end up with

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL Bill .. how true, how true!!!! My own Dear Hubby is all the Prince I need!!!!!! thanks for visiting, hon!!!!! Glad you enjoyed!!!!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Let me just qualify that one 5D Mark II,

  • Lois Bryan replied

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! Oh, now you’ve REALLY got me going!!! Uh … before we close the deal and you pucker up … are there any accessories??? New lenses??? New tripod??? Last call …

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Oh how cute Lois! An excellentshot, great detail and wonderful green background!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    hiiii Joanne!!!!! Thank you!!!! I really liked the way the liriope leaves angled around him in the background too. Funny, when I shot it, I didn’t even notice them!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!! Hugzz!!

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    wonderful macro!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Susan, thank you!!!! If I keep doing these close up shots, I’m going to have to kiss this guy and ask for a better macro lens!!!! LOL!!!

  • Lover1969

    Lover1969

    WOW, what an awesome capture! Love that he’s standing on his legs! Love this!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, hon!!!! I’m tickled that you enjoyed this one!!!!

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    I would prefer a princess, but, eh, who am I to wish !!! lol
    excellent capture, great clarity, perfect DOF…
    and what a cute model !
    my best, francis.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey, Francis, just between you and me … I’m not entirely sure this isn’t a princess!! How DOES one tell the difference anyhow … oh … no wait … don’t tell me … some things ya just don’t want to know!!!! ROFL!!!! So glad you enjoyed, hon!!!!! Hugzz!!!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    That is the look of hunger my dear Lois…I believe he’s sizing you up for the pool BBQ this weekend.
    You must summit this wonderful critter shot to a magazine.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks sooo much, Von!!! You’re probably right!! He’d just spent the night floating around in the pool … so it’s hunger and exhaustion!!! That’s my secret to getting them to pose … they’re too tired to do anything else!!!!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Wonderful! Very well done.. I wonder what would happen if I kissed the froggie???

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lorena!!!!!!! One never knows!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    I love your froggies! Great shot!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Awww!!! Thank you sooo much!!!!

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    This is cool. Love the stare straight at you. He seems to be unimpressed. Excellent work.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Ric!!!! Truth is, he’s pretty tired … he was swimming in the pool all night!!!!!

  • Evelina Kremsdorf

    Evelina Kremsdorf

    OMG Lois! Luda and I are trapped at home because of the rain and we just saw this. It’s so adorable!!! We saw a few frogs but they were too fast for us. This is truly a beauty!!! Hugz – Lina & Luda (she’s apologizing for not leaving a separate comment but she’s agreeing 100%)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Lina!!!!!! I heard about the rain storms up your way on the weather this evening … I hope you’re okay???? Thanks so much for your note, you two … sooo glad you enjoyed it!!!! Hugzzzzzz!!!

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    Let me know how the Kiss turned out! Terrific shot with the new camera. Bill

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!!! Ahhhh … I’m going to pass on that kiss, Bill!!!!! Thanks anyhow!!!

  • RedRose1

    RedRose1

    Lovely shot !!! He’s beautiful. I have princess for your prince – hahaha :))))))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much!!!!!!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Lovely wee frog but I really don’t want to kiss him to make him turn into a prince, maybe I’ll stick with what I have already!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Jacqi … I’m going to go that route also … my Dear Hubby is my prince!!!! Don’t need another one!!!!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    AWww! what a sweet prince! Obviously you didn’t kiss him yet or this would be a photo of some young hunk with a wad of cash in hand…...

  • Lois Bryan replied

    hahaaha .. Jan … WHAT an imagination!!!! still laughing!!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    LOL! Maybe Jan should photoshop a crown on him for you, Lois! What a cute little guy! :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Leslie!!!! Well, I owe you a huge thank you!!! I’d done exactly that days ago … but didn’t have the nerve to post it!!!! But … now I have!!!! Thanks again!!!!

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    LOL great title, and amazing photo, and heres a kiss :x

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Kazzzzz!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!!!

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    LOL this is perfect !! :))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Bettina!!! Thank you!!!!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Can I have some of what you are on LOL!!! where are you keeping all these frogs?? maybe I can have one- could do with a handsome Prince- or handsome anything really- haha!!!great shot Lois!! x

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Well … I just baked a homemade apple pie … wanna piece??? As to the frogs … they’re in the pool every morning!!! Bless their hearts … they’re so tired, so they’re pretty docile. They are adorable, aren’t they???

  • John Absher

    John Absher

    Excellent shot Lois!! And a clever title as well!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi John!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Wonderful image !!!! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Evita!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • suzannem73

    suzannem73

    What a sweet looking little fellow!! It looks like he enjoyed posing for this shot. I love to see these guys in my yard, and I must admit, I have made them pose for me on more than one occasion.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Really!! Have you!!!! Well, then I don’t feel so bad, lol!!! Last year it was butterflies, year before I was all about birds .. I guess this is the year of the toad!!! LOLOL!!!!!!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Oh Lois…This little guy is too cute! I know he must be a true Prince! You need to find him again a give him a big kiss!!! :)) Love this shot of him and the pose he has. A fav!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!! you know, Ginny .. .I think I’m going to pass on the kissing part!!!! But I’m so glad you enjoyed him!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Aaaaahhhhh…he’s a handsome devil…I may have to marry this one!!!
    Crystal clear Lois and oh, such a perfect pose!! Love it!!!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Fantastic shot, really outstanding :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Trish!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Fabulous composition Lois. You are having way too much fun with ‘da toads…lol

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Renee, I was just thinking … last year it was butterflies, year before it was birds … now toads?? oh my … wonder what it’ll be next year???

  • Lois  Bryan
  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    this is striking, terrific detail and wonderfully composed

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Lynda!!!!! Thanks hon!!!!!!

  • Colleen Farrell

    Colleen Farrell

    He looks so dignified! lol Fabulous capture, Lois! Sensational color, detail and lighting.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Colleen!!!!! Thanks so so much!!!! Great minds must think alike … I was just drooling over your new rose image!!!!!

  • elisab

    elisab

    I just love those little frogs, and this one is so handsome too!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    I love them too, bless their tiny hearts!! I can hear them singing outside right now … must be party time again at the pool, lol!!!!!

  • LarsvandeGoor

    LarsvandeGoor

    O wow, love the way he stares at me :-) perfect dof too my dear friend

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lars!!!!! Thank you, thank you so much!!!!!! I’m honored that you enjoyed this one!!!!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Oh yes he does look very dignified – brilliant shot!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Georgie!!!!! Yes, he does, doesn’t he!!!!!

  • Gabby87

    Gabby87

    that’s so very cute and nice shot and nice work too!!!
    =D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Gabby thank you so much!!!!!! So glad you liked it!!!!

  • Maelle Dahlia

    Maelle Dahlia

    GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!
    i really like it

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey Ann!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    Fantastic capture! I love it!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you … I’m so glad you got a kick out of it!!! YAY!!

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Hi Lois, I LOVE these froggy pics of yours…;-)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!! Thanks soo sooo much!!!!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    How cute!1 Love this. xo

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lori!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Saikat Babin Biswas

    Saikat Babin B...

    Lovely series, I like every single one of ‘em!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks so much … I was afraid I’d gotten a little carried away, lol!!!!!!!

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    Nice capture! But, hey Lois! What have you done by uploading this capture? Look, all the gals are going crazy: “Kiss the frog!... bla, bla, bla… My prince of dreams…” The prince… Hm, I’m absolutely sure the princess is much better. :)))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! Arvy … don’t worry … the girls really wouldn’t kiss him, I’m pretty sure!!!!! LOL!!!! Hugzzzz!!!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Lovely capture !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Helmut, thank you sooo much!!!!!!!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    wow what wonderful series of awesome frogs, brilliantly done :)) k

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Kristina!!!! Thank you so much, hon!!!! I doo adore these little guys!!!!

  • peter

    peterworks here

    This pops out of the screen! Great work.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey Peter!!!!! Thank you … I really appreciate your visit and kind note!!!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    What a little cutie it is too, xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Ann!!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    SPIDERS….(blink blink) :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    ... ooooo SPIDERS!!! YESSSSS!!!!!!

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Fantastic capture Lois.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Ilpo … thank you so much!!!!!!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great Capture!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Stephen!!!! Thank you!!!

  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    Oh my goodness…he’s so ugly, he’s cute, lol! Great capture, Lois! :)Karen

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! Sooo true, Karen!!!! Thank you, hon!!!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Kathy!!!! Thanks so much!!!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    I would like to give this two favs! Outstanding. I am not a big macro guy (joke), but this smokes.—Steve

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Steve … bless your heart!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    How cute is he…..I wouldn’t kiss him….Don’t want warts…But, you did great with this capture.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! Donna, as much as I adore these guys, I won’t be kissing them either!!!

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    GREAT shot and he does look very noble and princely!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! i thought so too, Tibby … great dignity!!!

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    He looks like he means business!! Great capture! ;0)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! That’s for sure … bless his little heart, he’d just spent the night floating around in our pool … I’m sure he was pretty tired out and wondering what in the heck was happening to him!!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    hey beautiful and dear Lois… this is truly a fabulous capture and such a brilliant work ! your el bambino !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello my dear Bambino!!!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!! So glad you liked my little buddy … they truly are sooo adorable!!!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    He doesn’t look too happy – - – I think I’ll pass!!!! A wonderful capture – - – very cute!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL … thank you, sweetie!! well, he’s probably still pretty groggy from a near death experience in the pool!!!! Bless his heart!!!!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    OMG take a day or two break and looky at you frog heaven!! He is fabulous…most excellent capture!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks Beve!!!!! They are such a hoot … what AM I going to do with all the froggie shots in my ‘puter??? LOL!!!!

  • jdmphotography
  • Lois Bryan replied

    OOO!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!! WHEEEEE!!!!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Congratulations on your top 10 placement in the Natures wonders of the world challenge in Eye Contact Lois! Your turn for the red shoes Oh I couldn’t wait to do that…LOL

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh heavens!!!!! Really???? OOO OOO I didn’t know!!!!! WHEEE!!!!!!! thanks for the shoes … here I gooooooo!!!!!!! one-two-three-KICK-one-two-three-KICK!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    HUGE CONGRATS on your Top Ten challenge win in the Eye Contact group!! HAPPY DANCE….HAPPY DANCE….woo, woo!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!! Deb, you darling!!!! Thank you!!!!!! Happy hugzzz!!!!!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Doesn’t look happy but it’s good work, Lois.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!! No he doesn’t … but he’d just been rescued from the pool … swimming around and getting caught in the suck from the skimmer all night!!! Bless his heart … he’s just tired!!!!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Lois this is one of the very best shots I have ever seen of a little frog your feature is so well deserved well done ! .......

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you again … I’m so thrilled you like it!!!!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Great shot.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Brandie!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wonderful capture !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, sweetie!!!!!

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Such a great capture, Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Prasad!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • chloemay

    chloemay

    wonderful image Lois…Fantastic
    cheers

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wonderful capture Lois and I love the title, he really does look like a prince!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks sooo soo much … he really does look regal, doesn’t he!!!!

  • Detlef Becher

    Detlef Becher

    Hi Lois, fantastic capture of this cute little guy, congrats on your deserved feature! After reading the other (mostly funny) comments I must say: You should have kissed him, just in case! ;)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! i don’t know, Detlef .. he really is teeeeny tiny!!!!!

  • Marie Sharp
  • Lois Bryan replied

    OH WOW!!!!! Marie!!! Thank you so so much for letting me know!!! WHEEEE!!!!!!!!!

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Hehehe what a cute little bugger! Great capture too!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Leigh!!! Thank you!!!! Isn’t he adorable!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Not a happy Chappie is he !!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! I think he was just tired … he’d spent the night swimming in my pool and I’d just rescued him!!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    What a fun shot. And how nice of him to pose so well for you! Too cute!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi sweetie!!!!!! Awww … he was sooo cooperative!!!! Bless his little heart!!!

  • kellimays

    kellimays

    lol. he’s kind of cute in an ugly sort of way. lol.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Lois I LOVE this shot!!!

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi 18 days ago

    great shot

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