61 thoughts on “Close Up”

1. Linda Arthur Tejera August 8, 2015 at 6:28 pm

   Great close up! I love the eyes. They look like gold and onyx beads! 🙂

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorAugust 8, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks Linda! Even a toad is beautiful, if we look deep and close enough 😉

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2. Jane Lurie July 30, 2015 at 10:22 am

   Great shot! How big was this fat fellow? He is colorful.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 30, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you Jane! He would have fitted neatly on the palm of my hand.

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3. Em Well July 28, 2015 at 2:34 pm

   Yes, that is a close up
   A very nice close up

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 29, 2015 at 3:29 am

      Thank you very much Emily, and welcome here!

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4. JanetRimmington July 26, 2015 at 5:23 pm

   Fabulous photo! Such beautiful eyes!! And by his expression, it seems he’s been waiting a little while for you. Past curfew? 😉

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:08 am

      Thank you Janet! Actually yes, we were late in arriving that evening, having taken part in a guided night drive through the reserve.

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5. Amy July 26, 2015 at 4:26 pm

   Awesome close up shot!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:07 am

      Thank you Amy!

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6. aj vosse July 26, 2015 at 1:45 pm

   Sies oom!! 😉

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:04 am

      Nie n padda-fan nie, AJ?

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      1. aj vosse July 27, 2015 at 10:37 am

         Maar ek is!! Laat my altyd dink aan die ou Naas grappie wat ons nie hie kan deel nie! Sies oom!! 😉

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7. dendymactoodle July 26, 2015 at 9:28 am

   I love that smiley face.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:01 am

      You almost expect him to start talking 😉

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8. Inger July 25, 2015 at 10:30 pm

   That is a serious close-up! Amazing details in the eyes. Lovely!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 26, 2015 at 4:09 am

      Thanks very much Inger! This toad was obviously very used to having humans pass him at the back door.

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9. Sukanya Ramanujan July 25, 2015 at 5:09 pm

   Nice picture!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 26, 2015 at 4:07 am

      Thank you Sukanya, and welcome here!

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10. Mamta Chakravorty July 25, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Did you let him in ? He could be a toad with magical powers 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 26, 2015 at 4:05 am

       The answer would be a resounding “NO!” Mamta, Marilize does not like co-habiting with amphibians 😀

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       1. Mamta Chakravorty July 26, 2015 at 3:33 pm

          Ha ha ha ! what about your son ?

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       2. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:07 am

          Typical little boy, Joubert thinks they’re very cool and very funny that mom’s so scared of them…

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11. Nature on the Edge July 25, 2015 at 12:25 am

    And there he was just waiting for a kiss …..

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:18 am

       I’m afraid Marilize was not going to oblige, even if it was an enchanted Prince Charming waiting at the back door…

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       1. Nature on the Edge July 26, 2015 at 10:04 pm

          🙂

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    2. jimholroyd365 July 25, 2015 at 5:47 am

       you may have to kiss a lot of frogs and toads to find that prince…

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       1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 26, 2015 at 4:02 am

          This particular toad would have had to wait a bit longer for that kiss; Marilize does not take kindly to overly friendly amphibians…

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12. loisajay July 24, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I think he’s smiling. How adorable is this?!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:15 am

       He does look very pleased with himself! Thanks Lois!

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13. cynthiamc1 July 24, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    This one made me laugh. I love it!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:14 am

       Glad to know we could help brighten your day, Cynthia! Thank you!

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14. Stephanie July 24, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    I knew you would have something spectacular for this!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:12 am

       So kind of you, thanks Stephanie! Especially considering how brilliant your entry for this challenge is!

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15. scrapydo2.wordpress.com July 24, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Pragtige naby foto, lyk maar grillerig as hy so groot is! Voel of dit n brulpadda kan wees!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:07 am

       Baie dankie Ineke! Die een is n soort skurwepadda, omtrent so groot soos n handpalm.

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       1. scrapydo2.wordpress.com July 25, 2015 at 8:19 am

          Dus nie te klein nie! Snaaks genoeg ek wonder of hier paddas is. Nog niks gesien nie. Sal bietjie moet ingaan op saak. Ek weet wel hier is geen slange nie

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       2. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 26, 2015 at 4:03 am

          Die samestelling van New Zealand se dierelewe is absoluut fassinerend.

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       3. scrapydo2.wordpress.com July 26, 2015 at 6:48 am

          Stem saam. Dis hoofsaaklik voëllewe. Ek het n bietjie gekyk na paddas hier. Daar is slegs 4 soorte wat aan mekar verwant is. Hul is aangepas by omstandighede. Hier is n skakel http://www.nzfrogs.org/NZ+Frogs/Native+frogs.html

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       4. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 27, 2015 at 4:00 am

          Baie interessant, dankie Ineke!

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16. anotherday2paradise July 24, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Amazing close-up! He looks quite friendly. 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:06 am

       Thanks Sylvia! He must be hoping for a kiss!

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       1. anotherday2paradise July 25, 2015 at 4:29 am

          Ha! 🙂

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17. Photography Journal Blog July 24, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Great photo.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:06 am

       Thank you P J B!

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18. perdebytjie July 24, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Mooiste foto!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:06 am

       Baie dankie Dina!

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19. colonialist July 24, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Toad-tally awesome!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:05 am

       Thank you C! 😉

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20. sustainabilitea July 24, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Perfect!

    janet

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:05 am

       Thank you Janet!

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21. Stacy P. Fischer July 24, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I’d say you nailed the challenge! 😀

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:05 am

       Thank you very much Stacy!

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22. rondomtaliedraai July 24, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Sjoe dis mooi!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:05 am

       Baie dankie Tina! As mens fyn genoeg kyk is tot n padda mooi ne?

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       1. rondomtaliedraai July 25, 2015 at 4:52 pm

          Ek weet… mens moet dit altyd onthou

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23. tgeriatrix July 24, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    He looks so human…

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:04 am

       Must be a prince then 😉

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       1. tgeriatrix July 25, 2015 at 6:47 am

          Lol!

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24. Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat July 24, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    What gorgeous eyes it has. Wonderful photo.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 25, 2015 at 4:03 am

       Thanks Maralee! I wonder what the reason for the intricate patterning on the eye would be?

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