Guardian of Small Kingdoms
The photograph shows a frog resting among lily pads, its eyes lifted above the water’s surface. A single bloom and rippling reflections highlight the delicate balance of life within the pond.
The pond’s small monarch rises.
Crowned by lilies, the frog surveys its domain.
A frog emerges from the lily-strewn pond, its head breaking the water’s surface while golden eyes watch with quiet intensity. The surrounding pads and blossoms frame this small guardian of the wetlands, a presence both humble and commanding.
Taken in Readfield, Maine, Sep. 11, 2025
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