Why Did God Make Frogs?

I really don’t do frogs, lizards, snakes, bugs, or anything that creeps or crawls upon the face of the earth. These things freak me out a bit, and I’m not really sure why. I get near a lizard or frog and my heart palpitates wildly and shrieks tend to erupt out of my mouth, scaring everyone half to death who might be within earshot.

And yet, as a photographer, I feel compelled to capture these critters on film (or digital, as it may be). So last night, when I let my dogs out for a bit, I saw BOTH a lizard and a tree frog calmly sitting on the leg of our patio canopy…and guess what? I HAD to get my camera. Of course, the lizard just darted away, but the little frog seemed interested in hanging around. I braved up, telling myself NOT to jump and drop my camera if the frog decided to become impulsive, and got my lens as close as I dared to capture the shot.

Gratefully, Mr. Frog cooperated and I managed to land a decent shot of his green little body and beady little eye…and then got out of there as fast as I could!!