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One Toad Photography: Volunteering for a Better Tomorrow

One Toad Photography: Volunteering for a Better Tomorrow At One Toad Photography, we believe in more than capturing moments—we believe in creating change. This summer, we’re proud to be volunteering with ReaperCompany.org, a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting our nation’s heroes. Together, we’re raising funds to build a shelter and training facility for veterans—a place […]

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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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✨ Make Your Wedding Unforgettable with One Toad Photography’s Stunning Aerial Drone Videography

✨ Make Your Wedding Unforgettable with One Toad Photography’s Stunning Aerial Drone Videography✨ At One Toad Photography, we believe your wedding shouldn’t just be remembered—it should be relived in cinematic splendor. Imagine: the golden sunset glowing over your venue, your first dance captured from dramatic aerial angles, and the joyful celebration unfolding in breathtaking detail. […]

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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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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. […]

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Lilac Breasted Rollers: Elegant Rainbows in the sky

Lilac Breasted Rollers: Elegant Rainbows in the sky By Matt Harvey Key Points Colors The Lilac Breasted Roller boasts a stunning array of colors, with a green head and back, lilac-rufous cheeks, and a lilac throat and breast. Its wings are brilliant azure with black and dark purple-blue flight feathers, and adults have long black […]

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Atlantic Sea Nettles: Flowers of the ocean

By Matt Harvey Key Points Colors The Atlantic Sea Nettle’s bell is usually pale, pinkish, or yellowish, often featuring radiating reddish-brown stripes, making it a striking subject for underwater photography. Behaviors They drift near the surface, using bell pulsations to move, and can dive deeper when conditions get rough. They’re less active in cold water, […]

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Pacific Sea Nettles: Flowers of the Sea

Pacific Sea Nettles: Flowers of the Sea By Matt Harvey Key Points What Are Pacific Sea Nettles? Pacific sea nettles, scientifically known as Chrysaora fuscescens or West Coast sea nettles, are a type of jellyfish in the class Scyphozoa. They are known for their striking golden-brown bells and long, flowing tentacles, often seen in the […]

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Orangutans: The Gentle Giants of the Rainforest

Orangutans: The Gentle Giants of the Rainforest By Matt Harvey In the dense, misty rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, a silent crisis is unfolding. The orangutan, one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, is teetering on the brink of extinction. These remarkable creatures, known for their intelligence and gentle nature, are facing unprecedented […]

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Cedar Waxwings: The Playful Nomads of the Sky

Cedar Waxwings: The Playful Nomads of the Sky By Matt Harvey, #OneToadPhotography Introduction: Meet the Masquerade Masters Have you ever spotted a bird that looks like it’s dressed for a masquerade ball? Enter the Cedar Waxwing—a sleek, stylish avian with a flair for the dramatic. With their silky feathers, black masks, and waxy red wing […]

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Dragonflies: The Rockstars of the Insect Kingdom

Dragonflies: The Rockstars of the Insect Kingdom Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of dragonflies—those dazzling daredevils of the sky. They’re like the rockstars of the insect kingdom, with their flashy wings and killer moves. So, grab your binoculars and let’s get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. What […]

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The Cicada’s 17-Year Symphony: Nature’s Red-Eyed Timekeepers Emerge

The Cicada’s 17-Year Symphony: Nature’s Red-Eyed Timekeepers Emerge Every 17 years, a natural spectacle unfolds across parts of the eastern United States—a buzzing, red-eyed invasion that feels like something out of a sci-fi blockbuster. These are the periodical cicadas, mysterious insects that spend most of their lives underground, only to emerge in a synchronized explosion […]