Green frog...

This green frog proved to be a challenge to get a shot of.

Yesterday I went to explore a new place that I have not been to in years. I found this cool water hole in a swamp that was loaded with mosquito's. I thought I had plenty of bug spray on, but they still tried to bite. Anyways I moved in slowly so I would not scare the frog away. It was muddy and it really smelled the closer I got. I lowered my tripod to ground level and started to shoot. I was able to get about 20 images when I made a wrong move and ended up in the water. Camera gear was fine, but my leg and boot were soaked in mud and other stuff. I guess it was to much for the frog and it dove under the water only to come up further in the middle. I was not going to wade in this mucky water. It was leech heaven....so I just headed on down the trail. The deer flies were even worse than the mosquito's. At least I came home with some nice images.

Bunchberries...

Another Peeper Show

The peepers and tree frogs are really singing tonight. I just love to hear them, but they can be really hard to find and get close too. I have two by my pond and it takes me about 10 minutes to find them and even longer to get close enough for a good shot. All the lilac bushes are in full bloom now and as I set here and write this I can smell the scent from them blowing in the open window.

Part of my yard is covered in Pink Flock right now and it is so beautiful.

Going to go check on the Pink Lady Slippers tomorrow and the Clintonia.