Horned Toad

I haven't seen one of these critters since I was in Elementary School. Not only was it cool to see him (or her?), but he was very cooperative with the pictures.

Taken with a 5D and 100mm f/2.8 Macro. A little bit of cropping, but these are almost full frame...he really let me get close!

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Horned Toad
It looks like a lizard of some sort to me.
but other than that it's a nice sharp image

Yep.. Horned Lizard.

Friendly looking tyke. I like the depth of field on those ones.

Yep.. Horned Lizard.

Friendly looking tyke. I like the depth of field on those ones.

Ah, yes, these were regular visitors to my frontyard when I lived in Tucson, Arizona, in the foothills of the Catalina mountains....

Nice shots, and thanks for sharing.

Sorry Allan - you are correct. Horned Toad or horny toad is just a nickname. I'm pretty sure the latin name for these works out to be something like "toad like body."

thanks all! it was nice to see one.

Love the use of DOF

Wow, Nice shots! Ive only ever seen one of these in a Zoo lol, but they are pretty mad animals! Thanks for sharing!
Dan

I can remember finding these guys in my backyard in San Diego in the 1950's. Now they are scarce and listed as a "Species of Concern" by the Federal Government and the State of California.

great horney toads.Sorry that slipped out.
Yosemite Sam