Evening macro photography

After clouds parted from a rain-filled day, I was able to capture some macro photography shots of two things that are associated with night and damp-filled evenings in Florida.

The first set of shots are of a Osteopilus septentrionalis, otherwise known as a Cuban Tree Frog. They are not native to Florida, nor North America in general, but have quickly grown in numbers throughout the south, especially in the central Florida area where I am located. They are the largest tree frog in North America and are a extremely invasive species. They actually eat other frogs and take over areas where Florida native frogs would be. So if you see one in a particular area, you can have a good sense that this species has rid the area of other types of frogs.

The second set of shots is of our moon. So beautiful and majestic, yet so powerful as it controls the tides of the oceans. A famous quote always comes to mind when I see the moon. It goes as follows:

“The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.”

~ Deng Ming-Dao - Author of "365 Tao: Daily Meditations"

Here are the shots that I was able to capture:

Though dark and still, there is absolutely beauty in evening and night.

One love,

@jgullinese