I knew from the cacophony of sound which pervaded the air that there would be some photo opportunities not to be missed, down at the pond. I hadn't been for a while as to get there, I have to walk down a steep incline, but walking slowly and carefully, I managed to arrive there, without incident, and I had arranged with Paula my daughter in law to bring me back home afterwards,in her car. My son and daughter in law moved in with me five weeks ago, as they are having some renovations done in their home, and it may take some time before they are finished. It's lovely to have their company, and they are in many ways so helpful and obliging.
Views of the pond are at the bottom. Frogs were difficult to detect because of the vegetation in the water, where they hide underneath at any movement they detect
One of the many dragonflies I saw that day.
Another lucky shot.
These two photos were taken in our pond in the garden on my return.
Some parts of the pond water was clear, more towards the middle of the pond.
I absolutely loved seeing these tiny frogs, on the leaves.
Three shots of the pond from different angles, lightened quite a bit
I want to take this opportunity to thank Phill Slade and David M. Gascoigne for correcting me on the bird's name in one of my previous posts. It was not a Goldcrest as I had mentioned, but a Firecrest. It has now been corrected. Many thanks Phill and David.
25 comments:
Hello Sonjia: I was so happy to see your name in my blog comments feed. Welcome back! The photographs on this post are terrific. The frog is especially appealing. I am sure that you appreciate the company of your immediate family and no doubt it helps to assuage the grief you must still feel. Again -WELCOME BACK! I will look forward to more of your excellent posts. Hugs from Ontario. David
Sonjia. So pleasing to see your name appear on my list. Havn't lost any of your talents with a lovely post that has been greatly missed. I hope you are you dealing with your grief and are feeling better. Look forward to more from you. My very best wishes to you. Take care.
Mike.
Hello,
Beautiful nature photos, the frogs images are so cute. Lovely post, so glad to see you posting again. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
I love this series on the pond, and you really have keen eyes for these frogs and other critters. The pond looks calm and beautiful with reflections; amazing how the dragonfly bends its tail!
I'm glad that your son and DIL giving you nice company. I hope they continue their support even after the move back home theirs. Take care
I can't tell you how happy I was to your blog pop up in my reading list. You are missed. I wish I could go to this pond with you. I love frogs from big to tiny and you have ceratinly not lost your skill with your camera. these are amazing. I am also glad to hear you have someone living with you for a while. Hope all the paperwork is completed. It will take a very long time to get through this loss or at least to get to the point your heart doesn't bleed.
I love the frogs...especially the tiny ones..so cute..I miss my pond. Wonderful Dragonfly shots..Have a Happy Labor Day weekend..
You took some incredible photos!! I was happy to see you had blogger again....you were missed. Now I know why - read your previous post too. My deepest sympathies!!
You have friends here in blogland.
A pond is a wonderful place to see a variety of 'critter's. I love the frog on the leaf. You got some great close ups. Enjoy your weekend!
it is just wonderful to see you here today, i could not be happier!! it is nice to have access to a pond and to see these cute little critters!! we live on a river but it sounds like perhaps we are in the same boat. in order for me to access my river it is a steep decline which i could probably get down but getting back up would be impossible!!
the tiny frogs are so adorable, i enjoyed seeing them on the leaves...it gives good perspective on just how tiny they are!! the dragonfly images are spectacular. i took pictures of a red one the other day and my research tells me red dragonflies are not in this area!!
i enjoyed seeing the "bigger picture"!!
Hello,
I wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up and sharing your wonderful post. I am glad you were able to take a walk to this pond. Beautiful nature photos. Take care, have a great new week!
The life at this pond looks so peaceful in all of your beautiful photos.
Hello ...
So wonderful to see you posting again.
I enjoyed seeing all of your photographs, you have got some great close-ups.
The pond looks a lovely place to visit.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Beautiful photos. 😍
Hi Sonja, great to see you blogging again. I am sure you are enjoying having your son and daughter-in-law staying with you. Great pictures from the pond.
How wonderful to see you are back blogging. I have missed your posts. Welcome back. I hope family and nature helps to ease the grief.
Loved to see frogs. Where I live I rarely see frogs. Either it is not frog country or I sleep to long in the mornings :)
Beautiful blog
What a delightful adventure. Too soon the froggies will be sleeping.
Thanks for visiting! Welcome back.
Wow. Amazing photos. Frog photos are top notch.
What a lovely visit to your old favorite pond. It's nice to have your son and DIL there at this time -- a good thing for all of you as they need to be out of their home for a time. I have a walk I like very much but need to call someone to pick me up for a ride back as it is just a little too far to make it a round trip. Your pond is just beautiful and full of wonders. I especially love the reflection of the sky and the frog -- my goodness!
Hi Sonjia, what a pleasure is the pond, all natural, beauty. The Frogs are absolutely stunning, love the Dragonflies, pure genius.
Me alegra verte. El reportaje es precioso.
Beautiful blog
Your photos are just wonderful. I'm really impressed by the frog images.
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Hola Sonjia, que maravilloso paseo paseo. Las fotos son espectaculares. Las ranas son preciosas. Me alegra leerte. Abrazos y besos.
stumbled across your blog and been browsing, your photography is captivating and I am particularly entranced by the beautiful frog, I bet he was hard to capture on camera. What a lovely blog you have, I am now a follower.
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