Spring Peeper
by Karen Wiles
Title
Spring Peeper
Artist
Karen Wiles
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Photograph - Photography
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SPRING PEEPER by KAREN WILES
**************AWARD WINNER********************
A spring peeper sits quietly upon the stamens inside a vibrant orange tiger lily.
The spring peeper's most distinctive trait is the dark cross or X-shaped blotch that usually is found on its back. In fact, the species name crucifer means cross bearing. The spring peeper can be tan, gray, yellowish, orange or pinkish. It is a small frog with small toe pads.
These frogs are found throughout most of North Carolina, with the exception of the Outer Banks. Spring peepers inhabit woodlands and swamps, preferring areas of thick, brushy undergrowth near ephemeral or semi permanent ponds. The eggs are laid singly, submerged near vegetation at the bottom of the pond. The tadpole period is at least six weeks. After metamorphosis, young spring peepers disperse into the surrounding woodlands.
Rarely seen during the summer months, spring peepers loudly announce their presence during warm, rainy nights and overcast days, most frequently from November to April. However, if conditions are right, they may call at any time of the year. Their high-pitched, whistle-like peep can be heard from about a mile away. Large choruses of spring peepers may sound like sleigh bells.
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June 12th, 2016
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KAREN WILES
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO THE BUYERS FROM SURF CITY NORTH CAROLINA! I HOPE YOU ENJOY "SPRING PEEPER"FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME!
Janet Marie
You are so welcome Karen, was my delight and pleasure! I appreciate your sweet reply.๐
Janet Marie
Wow Karen! One of the greatest shots I have seen on FAA. What a wonderful find, and then to render it in such a lovely and beautiful way. Like something out of a fairytale story. Even a frog wants comfort and relaxation. It is quite content nestled in the arms of this Tiger Lily. Thank you for sharing your stunning work! Also CONGRATULATIONS for your sale. The owners have got to be ecstatic. like/fave/FB-group/P/g+ Janet๐
Debby Pueschel
Karen, this is absolutely precious! FLGTw. (But then again, frogs are very special to me!!!)
KAREN WILES
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO THE BUYER FROM HOLLY RIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA!!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE "SPRING PEEPER" FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME!!!
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared :-)
Stephen Melia
oh lady this is so awesome the little frog is divine lovely detail everywhere magnificent vibrancy l/f/g+/tweet
Maria Hunt
Resting is the shade!! Congratulations on your 2nd Place win in the Lily Contest for the Beautiful Flowers group. F/L
Maria Urso
Congratulations Karen, your "Spring Peeper" has won 2nd Place in the Lily Contest for the Beautiful Flowers group and will be featured on our homepage. I LOVE the composition! Beautiful work.
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Surreal Perspectives" group.
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