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How's the water Mr Frog?


One of the many sculptures at Te Puna Quarry Park is this huge frog located in a lily pond near the entrance. He looks very comfortable there sitting on his rock eyeing up flies.


I wonder if the water is cool enough for him? It's been sweltering and muggy and humid there, recent rain has cooled the temperatures down but now we're back to heat and blue skies. Bring on Autumn I say!
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local alien said…
Another piece of amazing art. Bravo NZ
24 January 2018 at 09:35
William Kendall said…
It certainly looks big!
24 January 2018 at 11:03
Bill said…
Very cool! I like this frog and it's in a nice looking environment too.
24 January 2018 at 12:09
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Love the perspective in your first shot Amy .. hot humid weather sounds perfect for frogs 😀
25 January 2018 at 01:42
carol l mck said…
Wonderful frog and neat macro shot!

Happy Week to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
25 January 2018 at 04:07
Sharon said…
What a great sculpture. He looks like he belongs there and is about to jump in the water at any moment.
25 January 2018 at 04:45
Fun60 said…
He looks good. Perfect place for a sculpture.
25 January 2018 at 09:03
NatureFootstep said…
love the frog sculpture. Looks good :)
25 January 2018 at 10:51
Graham Edwards said…
You've been travelling around an area which I've never explored which makes your posts even more interesting. For me.
25 January 2018 at 11:17
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