Grounded by allie912

Grounded

A teacher left her class waiting outside the library so she could alert me that there was a frog on the library window. I grabbed my camera and was delighted to see this little guy clinging to the tippy top of the wall of windows. Unfortunately I couldn't get a very good angle on him, so I took matters into my own hands and dislodged him. I got a number of interesting pictures, then, feeling concern that the concrete sidewalk was not his natural habitat, I took him across the patio to the mulched beds of flowers and bushes, where he eagerly hopped away. When I showed my photos to my garden expert, she did some research for me. Now I know he is not an albino frog as we originally guessed, but a Common Grey Tree Frog. The interesting fact I learned is that he is nocturnal and only comes down from his leafy home at night to sing and breed. So I ask you, what was he doing outside the library in midmorning? The best I can come up with is he was having trouble falling asleep and was looking for a good book.
Great capture! Love the composition and light! And your theory...lol
September 5th, 2012  
What a cutie
September 5th, 2012  
He does look a little "sleepy!" Love his color and textures .... wonderful capture!
September 5th, 2012  
Yep...I agree...he was in need of a good read. What an interesting frog. Love it.
September 5th, 2012  
aw - so cute! great shot of him!
September 5th, 2012  
Wonderful capture!
September 5th, 2012  
he's a lovely frog allison , nicely shot
September 5th, 2012  
Loved your story, Allison and glad you were able to get a great shot of him in his natural habitat. Keep a watch out for him....they are usually regulars unless a victim of prey or a car. Thanks, btw, for the fav on the willow shot. ;-)
September 5th, 2012  
You've composed this very nicely, love just a bit of green. Spot on with your theory :)
September 5th, 2012  
Amazing detail in the skin and the eyes!
September 5th, 2012  
And another great find... You have an interesting school.
September 6th, 2012  
Great capture and explanation for his presence on your window. Maybe he was hopiNg for a Frog and Toad story!
September 6th, 2012  
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