Frog Heaven
by Hanne Lore Koehler
Title
Frog Heaven
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The lily pond in our back yard is full of life - from early spring peepers to cute critter creepers. I love to see the wonderful long green stems of these perennial waterlilies slowly rise about 3 feet from the pond floor in early spring to dress the naked surface water with gorgeous green lily pads. As spring slides into summer, the burgundy waterlilies glow like rubies and the white ones like diamonds in the dappled sunlight created by nearby shade trees. The speckled koi and goldfish who have survived below the ice through winter, enjoy the summer shade and protection of these amazing water plants but they race to greet me sparkling in the sunlight as they eat their food from my hand.
By the end of July, the spent yellow iris blooms have been replaced by 3-inch seed pods that dangle overhead and the dainty wild white baby's breath at the edge of the pond glitters in morning dew. The tiny tadpoles have grown into little frogs. In this scene, a mama frog sits lazily on her favorite lily pad patiently waiting for a passing snack to fly by, jumping in for a dip in the pond when it suits her. This must be FROG HEAVEN!
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for the honor of featuring my photo. I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer
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July 27th, 2020
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Comments (45)
Gary F Richards
Exceptional Frog Heaven composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… GREEN WATERS PONDS AND REFLECTIONS CONTEST! F/L
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Hanne, on your Top Finish in the Green Waters, Ponds and Reflections Contest for this beautiful photograph! Voted. L/F
Gary F Richards
Awesome Frog Heaven composition, lighting, shading, stunning colors and artwork! F/L voted
Adrienne Wilson
What a wonderful tranquil scene Hanne. If I were a tadpole, that's exactly where I would hope to live. Love this!!
Cindy Treger
Hanne, beautiful shot with a great description. You are blessed to have this in your backyard. f/l
Mary Grden
Hanne, it is so hard to choose just a few of your paintings, one over another or one at all that outshines them all. It's not "hard", it's impossible. But, I will keep trying!!! :D
Donna Kennedy
Revisiting this beautiful slice of frog heaven Hanne!!...F/L/T/FB
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind revisit and generous comment and support, Donna!
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