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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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
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
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
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
brilliant capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Brian!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
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
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wonderful! Very well done.. I wonder what would happen if I kissed the froggie???
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lorena!!!!!!! One never knows!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!
jujubean
I love your froggies! Great shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Awww!!! Thank you sooo much!!!!
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
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
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
Lovely shot !!! He’s beautiful. I have princess for your prince – hahaha :))))))
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much!!!!!!!
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
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
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
LOL great title, and amazing photo, and heres a kiss :x
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Kazzzzz!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!!!
BettinaSchwarz
LOL this is perfect !! :))
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Bettina!!! Thank you!!!!
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
Excellent shot Lois!! And a clever title as well!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi John!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Evita
Wonderful image !!!! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Evita!!!! Thank you!!!!
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
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
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
Fantastic shot, really outstanding :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Trish!!!!!
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
this is striking, terrific detail and wonderfully composed
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lynda!!!!! Thanks hon!!!!!!
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
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
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
Oh yes he does look very dignified – brilliant shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Georgie!!!!! Yes, he does, doesn’t he!!!!!
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
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!
i really like it
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Ann!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Elizarose
Fantastic capture! I love it!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you … I’m so glad you got a kick out of it!!! YAY!!
digitalmidge
Hi Lois, I LOVE these froggy pics of yours…;-)
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!!! Thanks soo sooo much!!!!
Lori Peters
How cute!1 Love this. xo
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lori!!!!! Thank you!!!!
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
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
Lovely capture !
Lois Bryan replied
Helmut, thank you sooo much!!!!!!!
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
This pops out of the screen! Great work.
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Peter!!!!! Thank you … I really appreciate your visit and kind note!!!
AnnDixon
What a little cutie it is too, xx
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Ann!!!!!!
Renee Dawson
SPIDERS….(blink blink) :)
Lois Bryan replied
... ooooo SPIDERS!!! YESSSSS!!!!!!
ilpo laurila
Fantastic capture Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Ilpo … thank you so much!!!!!!
Stephen Thomas
Great Capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Stephen!!!! Thank you!!!
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 gillen...
excellent capture
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kathy!!!! Thanks so much!!!
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
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
GREAT shot and he does look very noble and princely!!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! i thought so too, Tibby … great dignity!!!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Great shot.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Brandie!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Lucindawind
wonderful capture !
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!!!
Prasad
Such a great capture, Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Prasad!!! Thank you so much!!!
chloemay
wonderful image Lois…Fantastic
cheers
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!
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
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
Hehehe what a cute little bugger! Great capture too!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Leigh!!! Thank you!!!! Isn’t he adorable!!
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
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
lol. he’s kind of cute in an ugly sort of way. lol.
Normf
Lois I LOVE this shot!!!
nishagandhi 18 days ago
great shot