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Grey Crowned Cranes: Royalty of the Wetlands

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography !Grey Crowned Crane – Featured Image ⸻ 🌟 Fun Fact Fiesta! • That golden crown? It’s made of stiff, straw-like feathers that shimmer in the sun. • They dance! Courtship involves elaborate displays with bows, jumps, and synchronized calls. • They’re the national bird of Uganda, proudly featured […]

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Wings of Wonder: The Brilliant World of Blue Macaws

Featured Image: A majestic blue macaw perched in its natural habitat, its cobalt feathers shimmering in the light—captured in breathtaking detail by One Toad Photography. ⸻ The Royal Blue of the Rainforest Few birds command attention like the Blue Macaw. With its intense sapphire plumage, powerful beak, and expressive eyes, this parrot is a true […]

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Shimmer & Song: The Dazzling Life of the Greater Kenyan Starling

Featured Image: A radiant greater Kenyan starling perched on a rustic wooden post, its iridescent blues and fiery orange plumage glowing in the soft light—captured in perfect detail by One Toad Photography. ⸻ A Jewel of the Savannah The Greater Kenyan Starling is a living gemstone of East Africa. With its shimmering blue-green feathers, fiery […]

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🌸 Whispers of Wings: The Magic of Hummingbirds 🐦

In the hush of a summer morning, a flash of emerald green zips through the air—weightless, swift, and mesmerizing. Captured in this featured image, a hummingbird hovers mid-flight near a beautifully ornate feeder, its wings a blur of motion and grace. This moment, frozen in time, invites us into the dazzling world of one of […]

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🦋 Discovering the Mystique of Moths: A Closer Look at Our Nocturnal Neighbors 🌙

Welcome back to One Toad Photography! 📸 Today, we shift our focus from the vibrant flutter of butterflies to the quiet elegance of moths. Often overlooked, moths are rich in diversity, behavior, and beauty—especially when captured through the lens in just the right light. ✨ 🌟 Fun Facts About Moths • 🧬 Massive Diversity: With […]

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Exploring the Enchanting World of Swallowtail Butterflies

Welcome back to One Toad Photography! Today, we turn our lens toward one of nature’s most dazzling creations—the swallowtail butterfly. With their vibrant wings and elegant flight, these butterflies are a favorite subject for photographers and a symbol of transformation and grace. Fun Facts About Swallowtails • Family Ties: Swallowtails belong to the Papilionidae family, […]

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🌟 Hidden Gems: A Glimpse into Maasai Mara’s Wild Heart 🦒

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography There are moments in nature that feel like whispered secrets—fleeting, intimate, and unforgettable. On our way out of Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara, after a day rich with wildlife and wonder, we stumbled upon one such moment: a newborn giraffe, still wobbly on its legs, nestled beside its mother. […]

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⚡ Fast & Fearless: Barrel Riders Blaze By at Liberty Lane

⚡ Fast & Fearless: Barrel Riders Blaze By at Liberty Lane By Matt Harvey, One Toad Photography Tucked away in the heart of the countryside, Liberty Lane Stables is more than just a place where horses are trained—it’s where stories unfold, bonds are forged, and the spirit of equestrian life thrives. I had the privilege […]

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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 […]