Howdy,
Last week, I saw this little guy trying hard not to be noticed. I didn't have the right lens attached, so I went into the house, swapped for the macro, and came back to find him in the same spot. It wasn't a great spot, so I lifted him in my hand and he didn't even squirm, jump off, or urinate on me (defensive toad trick). He was very cooperative through his photo shoot, too. I think he might have even let me set up lights and a backdrop, if I'd wanted!
Noting the grass on his face, I carefully picked it off. Again, he just let me do it. I guess this one wasn't worried about being eaten! If toads didn't permanently appear to be frowning, I would say he was smiling.
Now, if I could just train him to sit on my shoulder and eat the mosquitos that get too close...
These were taken at my parents' house in Rochester, MN, where I spent a little time before heading to an interview in central Wisconsin. The interview went very well, but it is a very small school in a small town. The pay rate would be difficult to live on. So, now I'm mulling it over and trying to decide whether I want to take it for the experience or look for something more lucrative.
I wish my life were as easy as sitting around and waiting for food to fly within tongue-range!
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