The Spawn is Developing

By Words | Published April 4, 2010

Just a couple of shots from the pond…
The tadpoles are beginning to take shape

And one shot of a newt… it was raining and the distortion is caused by the rain disturbing the surface of the water…

newtClick to enlarge
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Camera note: the spawn were taken with the Canon 40D and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens and Sigma EM-140 DG ring flash. I used the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM for the newt.

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8 Comments

  1. cakkleberrylane April 4, 2010 at 3:04 pm #

    Very interesting to see tadpoles before they are fully developed. The rain made a nice effect on the water.

  2. Words April 4, 2010 at 10:04 pm #

    Lois, the tadpole are fascinating, if strangely alien.

  3. SittingFox April 5, 2010 at 12:04 pm #

    Does feel very alien :alien: Interesting effect with the newt photo – almost like being photographed through thick glass!

  4. Words April 6, 2010 at 8:04 am #

    Adele, thanks. A few more days and the tadpoles will be semi mobile.

  5. Words April 7, 2010 at 11:04 pm #

    Thanks Erwin!

  6. Ukwildlife April 10, 2010 at 10:04 am #

    interesting stuff. Like the effect on the newt photo too

  7. Words April 10, 2010 at 11:04 am #

    Neil, thanks!

  8. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Interesting, Great shots