Macon is warm for this time of year. Yesterday I found plenty of great photo ops.
Cold will soon be here. While cutting back the elephant ear plants, I find a couple of tree frogs enjoying the last of the sunny weather.
Tree frogs are common in this area. I still get excited to discover them!
After cutting back the large leaves of the elephant ear plant, I smell an unpleasant odor. Not wanting to step in poo, I scan the ground for the offending odor.
Instead of poo, I find a variety of a stinkhorn mushroom. The mushrooms excrete a stinkhorn slime for the attraction of flies.
A large female praying mantis sits on a twig for a photo session.
After harassing the poor female praying mantis, I finish my pics for the day on a sweet note.
Enjoy your day!
Great photos!!…first time seeing this type of frog and that mushroom’s really eye opening,never imagined such a mushroom existed. Makes me think of that corpse flower plant which I think only blooms once a year and yes literally smells of something dead…we had a large one here on display this past year but I chose not to smell it XD.
Thanks! The mushroom is very smelly and not in a good way…glad you like my pics! Take care, Anna
Such enjoyable photos and beuatiful color of the tree frogs. And I liked the info about the mushroom. My mushroom knowledge is extremely limited but now I know this one and I will remember what you wrote and the info with the photos.
So glad you enjoy the info and my photos! Yesterday was a score on outdoor photos for sure. Take care, Anna
Great photos ~ love the Tree frogs.
Thank you! Happy you enjoy my photos. The frogs were a great surprise to me. I ran to get my camera hoping they would stay put for my return. Take care, Anna
What fantastic photo/stories. Living each moment helps, doesn’t it. Thank you for following my blog.
Thank you so much for taking time to view my blog! I am glad you enjoy my photos and few words. You have a great blog! Take care, Anna
P.S. Living in the moment is the only way to live whole.
Love all of these. That mushroom is just wild, and the mantis totally looks like she’s posing. Also, the tree frogs are lovely. The variety that live around here aren’t nearly so bright. Thanks for sharing!
Nice job. Photos and captions.
Cool mushroom! I didn’t even know they existed. I also loved the praying mantis photos!
Thanks! I discovered these smelly beauties about 4 years ago. My husband made the mistake of plucking before sniffing:( Note: Do not touch! I am drawn to the praying mantis. Thanks again for checking out my blog! Take care, Anna
The pictures of the mantis are amazing.
Thank you! I am drawn to praying mantis. Take care, Anna
That’s the most personable-looking insect I’ve ever seen!
I agree! Silly as it may be, I found myself talking to her! Thanks for checking out my blog. Take care, Anna
Wonderful shots of your garden inhabitants.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the photos of my outdoors friends. Take care, Anna
LOVE the froggies!! Just lovely, all the images.
Thank you! I love frogs too. Praying mantis have always amazed me. Glad you enjoy my photos! Take care, Anna
After viewing your photos, I see we share an interest in the smallest details. To me, it is in detail that magic resides.
Thank you for visiting my blog and becoming a follower. I look forward to following your progress, too.
You are correct! It is all about the details for me:) I enjoy your blog. Take care, Anna
Amazing photos…love the detail in the close ups!
Thank you again! I am a details kind of person:) Take care, Anna
Wow! Each picture is precious. Frogs are great! I loved those mushrooms. They look stinky but fascinating. And I am a big fan of preying mantis. She’s lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Gosh! Thank you for taking time to check out my blog! I am happy you enjoy my photos:) Trust me the mushrooms are pretty but mega stinky! Take care, Anna
Really lovely collection of pictures, makes me want to get up and outside right now! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you! I am glad you enjoy my photos:) The outdoors never fails to delight me! Take care, Anna
Nice! The Mantis looks drunk!! Good captures — great low shots….
Thank you!You are right! I think she is drunk on her feast of her poor mate…it’s all in the details! Glad you enjoy my photos! Take care, Anna
Thanks for the like on my post and for following
Are you sure the Praying Mantis was just not recovering from a heavy night?
You are welcome. She chilled in the one spot all day…maybe just a long night of mantis business…glad you enjoy my photos. Take care, Anna
Love those little tree frogs!
Thanks! Pretty neat little fellows. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Take care, Anna
Great photos! Those mushrooms are crazy!
Thank you! The mushrooms are the most unique species I have ever seen. The smell is potent! I am glad you enjoy my photos. Take care, Anna
What a beautiful thing nature is right? You have captured some of her charm here perfectly. Thank you for sharing
I also noticed that you have followed my blog – thank you very much. I hope we get to become better acquainted & friends even 
I agree with you! Nature never stops her beautiful motion. You a cool blog! Take care, Anna
Great pics. Those tree frogs are just sooo cute. Stinkhorn – not so much
Thanks! I agree 100%! The frogs are cuter than the red stink horn mushrooms! Also glad you enjoy my photos. Take care, Anna
Love the little beasties, especially the tree frogs. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for visiting my site. I am glad you enjoy my photos! I love the frog pics as well:) Take care, Anna
Thanks for liking my “Famous Last Recipes” post & becoming a follower. I enjoy your photographic journal, too.
You are quite welcome! I am on the hunt for new tastes for our kitchen adventures:) I look forward to more of your recipes. I am glad you enjoy my photos! Take care, Anna
Glad you liked the eggplant post on http://growsoeasyorganic.com – btw you praying mantis looks like she had a few too many bug-tinis! Great photos.
Eggplant is a favored food in our house! Thank you for the link. I agree she ate one mate too many! Glad you enjoy my photos! Take care, Anna
The tree frog is beautiful! Thanks for the like.
I love finding these little guys hiding! Take care, Anna
thanks for LIKEing my blog so I could discover yours! NICE!
You are welcome! You have a neat blog! Take care, Anna