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By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography With their fuzzy bodies, gentle buzz, and tireless work ethic, bumblebees are some of nature’s most beloved pollinators. Captured here in mid-flight, this bumblebee is doing what it does best—feeding, pollinating, and keeping ecosystems alive. — 📸 Featured Image A bumblebee in mid-flight approaching vibrant pink flowers, wings […]
Featured Image: A stunning Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) perched on vibrant purple flowers — a vivid reminder of nature’s elegance and complexity. — Mating Habits Eastern Tiger Swallowtails engage in graceful courtship rituals. Males patrol territories and release pheromones to attract females. Once accepted, mating occurs by joining their abdomens, and females later lay […]
!Plush-crested Jay perched among lush foliage With its velvety black crest, piercing white eyebrows 👀, and dazzling blue plumage 💙, the Plush-crested Jay is a showstopper of the South American forests. Found in countries like Brazil 🇧🇷, Paraguay 🇵🇾, Bolivia 🇧🇴, and Argentina 🇦🇷, this bird is as intelligent as it is beautiful. — 🌳 […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography Featured Image: Willow, the Boxer Mix Dogs. They’re more than just pets—they’re family, companions, protectors, and sometimes, the best comedians in the house. At One Toad Photography, we’ve captured wildlife from the savannas of Kenya to the skies above Iowa, but there’s something uniquely heartwarming about photographing our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
⚡ 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 […]