Here’s another one from out on Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto. These three formidable looking amphibians are American toads. A whole lot of mating activity was going on when I was there. The males were singing a chorus to the females, other lovers were already in the process of making more toads, and several mating pairs were surrounded by strands of tadpole eggs. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/2500th of a second
Fantastic! Sean, I love photographing frogs and toads, but have never gotten a photo of the barbershop trio, toad style. What time of day did you capture this image and did you use a flash? If you can stand one more question, roughly what distance were you from the chorus? Great shot! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sue. This was a bit late in the morning. The sun was getting a bit high but was filtered somewhat through the tall reeds along the edge of the pond. No flash. I was about as close as my focus would allow on my 200-400, so about 7 feet.
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Here’s another one from out on Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto. These three formidable looking amphibians are American toads. A whole lot of mating activity was going on when I was there. The males were singing a chorus to the females, other lovers were already in the process of making more toads, and several mating pairs were surrounded by strands of tadpole eggs.
Fantastic! Sean, I love photographing frogs and toads, but have never gotten a photo of the barbershop trio, toad style. What time of day did you capture this image and did you use a flash? If you can stand one more question, roughly what distance were you from the chorus? Great shot! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sue. This was a bit late in the morning. The sun was getting a bit high but was filtered somewhat through the tall reeds along the edge of the pond. No flash. I was about as close as my focus would allow on my 200-400, so about 7 feet.
—– Hail fellows well met
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—– Gathered at the mall .
I love this
Hello toads.
SO fantastic!!!!!
great pic. ( hello mr. toad family,a great trio, of the toads.
Spring, when a toad’s thoughts turn to love. Very handsome looking guys, I must say. And well posed for you!
American toads in Toronto. Lost in exile. Looking for love in the North. Great shot Sean!