A Visit to the Frog Pond by taffy

A Visit to the Frog Pond

First, a huge thank you to the lovely comments and favs on the sunset across the two time periods last night. I'm glad you enjoyed them. And another huge thanks for putting my fireworks shot into the TT -- so psyched to see that one make it!
A change of pace -- today Vickey and I went to the frog pond at the Central Michigan University biological station that is on Beaver Island (one reason is we have quite a unique eco-system and it's also a site for studying the Great Lakes. Frogs went into hiding but we found a few, while the wild irises were showing off their blooms.
I'll be off and on 365 over the next week as we are heading to Chicago to move back into our house after the massive fire last November. I posted a collage Nov 10, 2014 - http://365project.org/taffy/365/2014-11-10 - showing the destruction. I hope to have some time by the end of the week to take a photo showing a big contrast. There's a lot to coordinate and move, so I'm not sure how much I'll be on 365 -- hope to keep up, but who knows...so will wish everyone a good week ahead and look forward to returning as soon as I can.
Neat images and they make a great collage.
July 11th, 2015  
The frogs are great to see as they are shy creatures! You will be so happy getting back into your apartment! Are you going to be carried over the door entrance?
July 11th, 2015  
@maggiemae :-). It would be fitting but I'm afraid Jim would collapse!
July 11th, 2015  
Cute frogs and beautiful iris!
July 11th, 2015  
Wonderful pics!! What an unfortunate adventure with the fire!
July 11th, 2015  
Beautiful collage, did you kiss the frog? Maybe he will turn into a handsome prince.
How exciting that you are finally moving back into your home again. I know only too well just how much is involved with moving so just take your time and don't rush.
July 11th, 2015  
Fabulous collage, love the camouflage colours on the frog.
July 11th, 2015  
A wonderful collage
July 11th, 2015  
Hope all goes well with your move, you have waited so long for this moment. Looking forward to seeing your 'after' pics.
July 11th, 2015  
Sounds like you had a wonderful outing. I hope all goes well with the move. You must be quite pleased to finally be able to 'go home'.
July 11th, 2015  
Lovely collage! Your frog has much brighter colours and pattern than my frog. Sounds a great place to wander with your camera!
July 11th, 2015  
I look forward to seeing your pics of your finished home. Gorgeous little frogs you found.
July 11th, 2015  
I thought if they didn't revise the time you would be moving now. Glad they are finally finished. It's been quite an adventure for you though one I am sure you would have gladly not done. This is a good collage. Haven't captured a frog yet though I heard a big bull frog in a pond we visited last weekend. Actually two who I think may have been calling out to each other.
July 11th, 2015  
so pleased that you are moving back home at last. It has taken a long time. I look forward to seeing the transformation. Lovely collage btw.
July 11th, 2015  
We both did collages today. I love yours - fav. And many congrats on your fireworks making TT - brilliant capture.
July 11th, 2015  
Love the collage of the frog! Fav!
July 11th, 2015  
Excellent pictures of life at the frog pond! Yay, moving day has finally arrived! Soon you will be able to settle in to a normal life again. Best wishes on your old/new home.
July 11th, 2015  
Congratulations on getting back into your house! It's been a long row to hoe for you, but now you're almost there! Love the froggies! ;)
July 11th, 2015  
Ah, Frog Pond! I like how you show the frogs AND their environment!
July 11th, 2015  
great collage, nice closeups on the frogs
July 11th, 2015  
Nice captures and collage, Taffy! Congrats on the TT, your shot was gorgous!
July 11th, 2015  
Great collection of shots making for an interesting collage
July 11th, 2015  
How big are those frogs Taffy? Lovely nature collage.
July 11th, 2015  
@elaine55 good to 'see' you're! Thanks for the visits. Frogs were 4 to 5 inches.
July 11th, 2015  
Super images, love the frog's markings!
July 11th, 2015  
Lovely collage, hope everything will go well with the move.
July 11th, 2015  
A super collage. Hope all goes well for your move back home
July 11th, 2015  
A great pond to visit, Taffy, and a really interesting collage.
July 11th, 2015  
What a beautiful collage!
July 11th, 2015  
Ahh so quite big then compared to the tiny ones we get which are so hard to see.
July 12th, 2015  
Terrific collage :)
July 12th, 2015  
Well done collage and I especially like the frog in upper left corner. Good luck with your week
July 12th, 2015  
Incredible collage. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
July 12th, 2015  
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July 12th, 2015  
Gorgeous collage
July 12th, 2015  
Great collage and wonderful close ups of the frogs
July 12th, 2015  
Beautiful shots! Wonderful collage
July 13th, 2015  
Four images that are strong enough to stand alone
July 13th, 2015  
I love frogs! Fabulous photos!!!!
July 14th, 2015  
Cool frogs, lovely iris and pretty pond!
July 17th, 2015  
I LOVE this frog!! He is a beauty. Frogs are one of my favorite creatures, both real and in garden art form! Such beautiful markings and colors. What a lovely pond also.
July 17th, 2015  
Lovely collection of images. I especially like the reflective one top right.
July 18th, 2015  
Love how some of his spots are outlined with green. Cool capture!
August 4th, 2015  
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