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🐎 Western Horse Shows & Barrel Racing: Where Tradition Meets Speed

🐎 Western Horse Shows & Barrel Racing: Where Tradition Meets Speed By One Toad Photography This weekend, the Walworth County Fairgrounds will come alive with the thunder of hooves, the cheers of spectators, and the unmistakable energy of a Western horse show. From halter classes to high-speed barrel races, these events celebrate the grit, grace, […]

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🚗 Made in America, Running Strong: Meet the 1912 Overland Touring Car at Beckman Mill

🚗 Made in America, Running Strong: Meet the 1912 Overland Touring Car at Beckman Mill By One Toad Photography Nestled beside the hum of Raccoon Creek and the rhythmic churn of Beckman Mill’s waterwheel sits a gleaming relic of early American automotive ambition: a 1912 Overland Touring Car. And yes—it runs. This century-old machine isn’t […]

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🌾 Beckman Mill: Where History Flows Through the Waterwheel

🌾 Beckman Mill: Where History Flows Through the Waterwheel By One Toad Photography Just six miles west of Beloit, Wisconsin, nestled along the banks of Raccoon Creek, stands a living time capsule: Beckman Mill. This beautifully restored 1868 grist mill isn’t just a relic—it’s a heartbeat of Rock County’s past, preserved by passion and powered […]

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7 Reasons Sandhill Cranes Are Wild, Graceful, and Bold

7 Reasons Sandhill Cranes Are Wild, Graceful, and Bold Featured Image: A sandhill crane caught mid-call, tongue out and proud—because even elegance has a wild side. 🎶 The Call That Carries for Miles Sandhill cranes are famous for their trumpet-like calls that can be heard up to 2.5 miles away. Their vocalizations are powered by […]

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🦅 Bald Eagles: From the Brink to the Sky – A Soaring Comeback Story

Perched high on a bare branch, framed by a crisp blue sky, the bald eagle in this breathtaking photo by Matt Harvey of One Toad Photography is more than just a majestic bird—it’s a symbol of resilience, freedom, and one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history. 🕰️ A Storied Past The bald […]

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🌈Discover the Magic of Michigan’s Painted Rocks: Where Water Meets Color and Wonder with One Toad Photography🌈

🌈Discover the Magic of Michigan’s Painted Rocks: Where Water Meets Color and Wonder with One Toad Photography🌈 One Toad Photography recently ventured into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where the cliffs don’t just rise — they radiate. Welcome to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a 42-mile stretch of Lake Superior shoreline that looks like Mother […]

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🌿 Mirror Frog Magic: The Secret World of Your Local Pond Frog

🌿 Mirror Frog Magic: Meet Your Amphibious Star In today’s featured photo, we’ve captured a serene, mesmerizing moment — a frog gliding just above the waterline, its eyes alert and mirrored in a glass-still pond. This gorgeous specimen, with smooth olive skin and subtle mottling, is most likely an American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), though some […]

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Rhino at the Ready: A Close Call on the Savannah

Rhino at the Ready: A Close Call on the Savannah There are moments in a photographer’s life when instinct, adrenaline, and sheer awe collide. My recent trip to Kenya delivered one of those moments—courtesy of a very moody black rhino. 🦏 The Stare That Froze Time We were deep in the savannah, the golden light […]

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting the “I Know Best” Generation: Tips for Raising Resilient, Respectful, and High-Achieving Kids

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting the “I Know Best” Generation: Tips for Raising Resilient, Respectful, and High-Achieving Kids Parenting in today’s world is a balancing act between nurturing independence and instilling discipline. Many parents face a common challenge: children who are bright, opinionated, and convinced they know better than the adults guiding them. Sound familiar? If your child often […]

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🐦 The Tree Drummer of the Forest: Meet the Marvelous Woodpecker!

🐦 The Tree Drummer of the Forest: Meet the Marvelous Woodpecker! If you’ve ever wandered through a forest and heard a rhythmic tap-tap-tap echoing through the trees, chances are you’ve encountered one of nature’s most fascinating percussionists—the woodpecker! And the one in your photo? A real showstopper with its bold red crown, zebra-striped wings, and that unmistakable pose on the tree […]

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🌿 Finding Inner Peace in a Restless World: Mental Health and Tranquility in 2025 🌍

🧘‍♀️ The Mental Health Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call Mental health is no longer a silent struggle. It’s a global conversation, and for good reason. Rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout have surged worldwide. The digital age, while connecting us, has also amplified feelings of inadequacy and isolation. 🧘 Inner Peace: A Personal Revolution Inner […]

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Monarch Butterflies: Marathoners of the sky

Welcome to One Toad Photography’s blog, where we hop into the world of nature and capture its beauty—one flutter, leap, or crawl at a time. Today, we’re fluttering into the fascinating life of monarch butterflies. These tiny travelers are more than just a pretty sight; they’re nature’s marathon runners, picky eaters, and the original snowbirds. […]