Saturday 23 June 2012

Of the Family Salamandridae

The Newt
These photos were taken at different times and on different days. Strange looking little fellows, but oddly attractive. I'm not sure if they are Marbled Newts, and would appreciate any suggestions as to their correct identification.They have changed their appearance since I first spotted them!! I really wanted to take some photos of these Newts on land, but could only get these under water shots. It's not always the same Newt, and some images are clearly better than others but none of them are as good as I would have liked.

47 comments:

Giga said...

Jej miejsce w wodzie i ślicznie w niej wygląda. Pozdrawiam.
Her place in the water and it looks gorgeous. Yours.

Bob Bushell said...

I've always wanted to take picutes of newts, but, I don't see many. I think that you do a fine job, thank you for letting see me some newts. Pretty fantastic photos.

TexWisGirl said...

fabulous shots!!! so cool to see them swimming - so clear!

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Fantastic pictures .. a great time swimming.. ;-)))

FilipBlog said...

Excellent swimming pictures. Very special.

Greetings,
Filip

Anonymous said...

great shots, and they do have nice markings!!!!!!

Breathtaking said...

Giga
Yes! they are at home there.They only have water snakes to be afraid of.

Have a nice Sunday!

Breathtaking said...

Bob Bushell
Thank you Bob for saying I did a good job.I almost did'nt post these shots thinking that the images were not sharp enough.So glad you like them.:)

Breathtaking said...

TexWisGirl
Thank you Theresa!I really appreciate your comment.:)

Breathtaking said...

Ana Minguez Corella
Thank you Ana! The pond water is very clean,with lots of aquatic plants,so I think they do have a good time swimming there.:)

Breathtaking said...

Filip and Kristel
Thank you!I was'nt at all sure about these images, but feel better about them now. So glad you like them.:)

Breathtaking said...

Anonymous
Thank you so much! I agree, their
skin is nicely marked, and their under belly also makes a nice contrast.

Deanna said...

I really like that last shot, looks like he is posing for you. Great images, he looks like a combo of a toad and a snake!!

S. Etole said...

That's pretty amazing.

Breathtaking said...

Deanna
Thank you Deana!In the last shot, the little guy did seem to want to draw attention to itself. I could not agree with you more as to their looks, that's exactly what I think.

Breathtaking said...

S . Etole
Hi! Newts are pretty amazing creatures. I am intrigued by them
because during their metamorphosis they change their appearance so much.

Friend of HK said...

Interesting looking creatures. I especially love the last one, superb captures!

Breathtaking said...

Friend of HK
Yes they are interesting,a delight to watch.I rather like the last photo myself.The Newt seemed to be watching me!! So pleased you like it.

Len said...

Were you underwater with them? You must have a super camera. What make is it?
LEN.
PS Summer appears to have arrived here for a few days but I expect some rain as it is Wimbledon fortnight!

Breathtaking said...

Len
No, I was'nt underwater. Although the water is very clean and relitively clear I know that water snakes swim there, so it's not a good idea to enter the water!!
I have a Sony and a Nikon camera.

JRandSue said...

Lovely clear sharp captures,not easy to capture in water.
Superb.
John.

Brown Eyes said...

I know well the caudate species of frog belonging to the family Salamandridae. These animals did not captivate me, but is undoubtedly the salamander that I am more accustomed to seeing. kisses

Breathtaking said...

JRandSue
Thank you John! I appreciate your comment.

Breathtaking said...

Brown Eyes
Frogs are not as appealing as these
little fellows.Over the next year the Newt will change it's appearance yet again. It will be quite interesting to see what they look like at the end of their
metamorphosis, and they will be much easier to identify.Are these like the ones you have seen before?
Kisses.

ioan moldovan said...

Exciting photos! I like very much! In Romanian language are called salamanders!
Many greetings!

magda said...

Congratulations my friend!!!!
Your photos are fantastic!!!
Many greetings

ShySongbird said...

I think they are absolutely beautiful and that you did a wonderful job with the photos! So difficult underwater but you didn't seem to have any problems.

I also loved your Bee Beetle, (so sorry to miss commenting on the post!) I have never seen one so looked them up to see if we get them here, apparently we do but they are very rare! Your photos of it are really beautiful.

Thank you so much for the lovely, generous comments you leave on my blog, they are very much appreciated!

Breathtaking said...

ioan moldovan
Thank you! I'm glad you like them Ioan. I was excited when I first saw them.

Breathtaking said...

Magda

Hello Magda
Thank you! Glad to hear from you.

Breathtaking said...

ShySongbird
It was a challenge,and experimental
really,but the outcome is'nt as bad as I had first thought. I'm so pleased you like these Newt images.

Good luck finding a Bee beetle!

It's like a breath of Spring to visit your blog, and my pleasure. Thankyou!

Lasse said...

Some great photos of this little cuty! ;-)

Martha Z said...

I know some herons and egrets who would like to meet these newts.

Claudia said...

Really beautiful captures!

Maia said...

It's interesting to see them up close.
You did a great job by freezing motion in these under water photos.

Silenciosamente ouvindo... said...

Realmente que olhar. Fantástico
o seu trabalho.Bj.Irene

Breathtaking said...

Martha Z
Ha ha! Yes, and I know some snakes!
I have become quite fond of these little guys, and hope that they remain safe.

Breathtaking said...

Claudia
Thank you Claudia, nice of you to say so.They do make interesting subjects, and I think they, are beautiful.

Breathtaking said...

Maia

Hello Maia

Yes,I agree they are very interesting creatures. I am still experimenting with my camera,and
taking these under water photos
was both experimental and challenging. I'm so pleased you think they turned out all right.

Thank you so much for your visit.

Breathtaking said...

Silenciosament ouvindo
Thank you Irene! Finding new things to photograph is like having an adventure.Each day is different and exciting.Finding these Newts was a thrilling experience.I'm so pleased you like
these captures.:)

Breathtaking said...

Lasse
Thank you Lasse! I think he's a cute Newt too!!

Anonymous said...

Simplesmente magnífico, um belo registo. Cumprimentos

Breathtaking said...

Edu. Matos
Thank you for your very generous comment!

jesters view said...

wow.. great!!!

Breathtaking said...

jesters view

Thank you!

Jana said...

wowww, I have never seen a salamander! thanks for these beauties...

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Breathtaking said...

Anonymous
Thank you! I am passionate about nature, and it's preservation.

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