Frog Posing for Camera I
A species of small bullfrogs has been in abundance on my North Carolina property this summer. While similar in appearance, they all have distinct personalities.
Some will shriek and swim away when I get near the water but a few will stay put or even swim toward me. I talk to them in a soft musical voice while making eye contact. Though not understanding language, these frogs respond to intent embodied within tonalities and are comfortable being photographed at close range and sometimes seem to enjoy it. I sense they comprehend at some level that they are being appreciated and have my undivided attention.
On the occasion captured in this photo, a frog who always sought my company swam quickly away as I approached the water, which surprised me. Suddenly it pivoted, mounted a bed of algae and quickly bounded back in my direction, stopping 18 inches away and assuming this pose.
Simple creatures have far more awareness than science acknowledges. The secret is knowing how to connect with it.
Frog Posing for Camera I
A species of small bullfrogs has been in abundance on my North Carolina property this summer. While similar in appearance, they all have distinct personalities.
Some will shriek and swim away when I get near the water but a few will stay put or even swim toward me. I talk to them in a soft musical voice while making eye contact. Though not understanding language, these frogs respond to intent embodied within tonalities and are comfortable being photographed at close range and sometimes seem to enjoy it. I sense they comprehend at some level that they are being appreciated and have my undivided attention.
On the occasion captured in this photo, a frog who always sought my company swam quickly away as I approached the water, which surprised me. Suddenly it pivoted, mounted a bed of algae and quickly bounded back in my direction, stopping 18 inches away and assuming this pose.
Simple creatures have far more awareness than science acknowledges. The secret is knowing how to connect with it.