Oh, hai!

[Wicked Dark]

It's newt season!

http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Macro-and-Close-up/i-HFxGssH/0/XL/Red-EftKristenSmithAugust-16-XL.jpg

I love these little guys. The red eft phase is their only terrestrial phase. As adults they go back into the water and can live to 15 years. Wow. I think I'll head out in the next few days with a brighter lens and see what I can do. Slow going though because I have to watch where I step and move slowly so as not to smoosh any.

[Bambi]

excellent dof and colour!

[Wicked Dark]

thanks. It could be a bit sharper. I was dopey today. Will go back out and see if I can rustle up some more in the next few days.

[QuietOne]

I think he's a cute little fella. Good luck finding more; post 'em when you find 'em.

[Marko]

Very cute WD - nice selcetive focus again!

[Lizardqing]

Happy looking little fella. Cool dof.

[Wicked Dark]

thanks so much. they're hard to resist.

[Mad Aussie]

Very cool. Looking forward to seeing more of them.

[JAS_Photo]

Cool little critter!