Obstacle

[Wicked Dark]

Here's one from August that got lost in the shuffle for a bit. It was taken the same day as the other newt photo I put up a couple weeks ago, but it's not the same one. I liked this for the juxtaposition of the tiny salamander and the tree root, and the texture of the skin. Its little, curled, semi-translucent tail is just a bonus.

[Andrew]

I don't see the juxtaposition but you dropped a gummi.

[Marko]

i see the juxtaposition - it's about size
The tree root overpowers the little salamander in size. If I'm wrong just slap me WD.
Nice one WD - really dig the vibrant colour as well as the comp.

[Hillbillygirl]

Really like the perspective on this one WD, and yes, I can see the salamander contemplating on how to clear the hurdle in front of it.

[Matt K.]

another proof that one has to get on one's knees and belly once in a while to get the optimum shot. Love the DoF in this one as well; ther curly tail does add a lot of interest to the image. Well done.

[Bambi]

how on earth did you get so close? I love this shot for all the reasons they said

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks guys.
when it rains newts, you can't help but get close. They're such special little guys.

[Iguanasan]

I just love the colour of this little fellow. Excellent shot.

[Wicked Dark]

thanks Glenn. They are so vivid.

[aubintbay]

Nice shot. Love the colour of that little guy!