Eastern Newt - Eft stage

Uploaded: February 06, 2011 20:58:55

Description

his is an Eastern Newt... also known as a Red-Spotted Newt. They are an interesting species. While aquatic in their adult phase, they are terrestrial in their juvenile or Eft stage. Adults are green with a yellow belly, but retain the bright red spots. This shot employs the reverse lens mount technique.

Comments

Eric Highfield level-deluxe February 06, 2011

For Size Reference: #1350947

Lorna Shutter March 21, 2011

Ooooh, I love this one, Eric!!! CONGRATULATIONS on another fabulous Finalist!!!!! :) #9305216

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER! 8o) #9310036

Sharon Day March 22, 2011

Big congratulations, Eric!!! This is a great shot and well deserved win! #9310055

Lorna Shutter March 22, 2011

Woo Hoo!!! ... A First Place Win!!! WTG, Eric!!! CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done!!!!! :) #9310223

Patti Coblentz March 22, 2011

Congratulations on your fantastic 1st place winner, Jake! #9310287

Phyllis H. Burchett March 22, 2011

Congrats on this awesome first place winner!!! #9310408

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 22, 2011

Big congrats on your fabulous win! #9310795

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 22, 2011

Excellent, Eric!! Congratulation on your wonderful First Place Win!! #9311054

Mary K. Robison March 22, 2011

Congratulations on your well earned First Place Winner! #9311158

Renee Doyle March 23, 2011

Amazing!!! Congratulations Jake!! #9311279

Renee Doyle March 23, 2011

So sorry Eric!!!!!! Big congratulations to you!! #9311283

Katarina Mansson March 23, 2011

Congratulations on your outstandning winner! What a fantastic macro! #9311602

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 23, 2011

Love the result with the reverse mounted lens, Eric. Huge CONGRATZ on this super First Place Winner!

UB. #9311621

Monika Sapek March 23, 2011

Awesome macro work! Huge congratulations on your First Place Win, Eric! #9312340

Debra R. Harder March 23, 2011

This is a fabulous macro, Eric!! Huge congratulations on your FIRST PRIZE WINNER! Deb #9312436

Merna L. Nobile March 23, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna


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Eric Highfield level-deluxe March 23, 2011

Thanks everyone for your kind comments! This is a wonderful surprise & an honour!

Lorna, thanks for the "personal cheerleader" animation. Very cool! ;)
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Lydia Williams level-classic March 24, 2011

Awesome image, Eric...congratulations on the great gold macro... #9314688

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2011

Outstanding macro work Eric, a huge congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN!!! #9318923

Eric Highfield level-deluxe April 03, 2011

Thanks Lydia & Donna! Your kind words are much appreciated. #9332673

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