The Pleasures of the Internet

After today's walk, I came home, uploaded and viewed my photos, and stared and pondered.  I was puzzled, but only a bit, by the delicate stop-and-go dance I witnessed between two Red-spotted Newts.

Mating? I wondered.

I have finally learned that what sometimes looks like violence isn't and the male is frequently smaller.

Here's what I found after Googling "Red-spotted Newts mating":


Now, honestly, how much better is that than my picture, which I shot into moving water while facing the sun?

Please.

Don't answer.

I know already.