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As my avatar might suggest, I really like photographing red-eyed tree frogs.
All of my frog images are wild, as I do not photograph in zoos unless I am performing a gear check prior to traveling.
During the last three years I've learned a lot about finding and photographing tropical poisonous and non-poisonous frog species. In general, I know of a few remote locations where I can do some slight environmental manipulations to get a clear composition. I am always very careful when handling a frog or toad. Specifically, for those who do not know, you should always moisten your hands with spring water before holding frog. Dry human hands will stress frogs and act to restrict the flow of oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of their bodies. While frogs have lungs, they also respire across their dermal (skin) layer. Any toxins (like bug spray or pesticide) on the hands will kill this and other frog species.

Anyway, the first is frog being cryptic on a heliconia flower, while the second image is a frog photographed at 10:00 p.m. This second shot was NOT made with a flash, but a soft flashlight protected by my hand. I preset my tripod, set the shutter to bulb, and released the shutter in complete darkness. As I approached the flower, I used my hand to diffuse the flashlight and slowly painted in the detail. I probably made 10 images before I was able to produce one where the frog was not moving.

thanks for looking and regards,
bruce






Canon 5D mark III + Canon 300mm f2.8L IS






Canon 5D mark III + Canon 300mm f2.8L IS




Nov 20, 2013 at 09:05 PM
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Superb work Bruce. The effort paid off for the second

Morris



Nov 20, 2013 at 09:14 PM
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1 is very nice Bruce, but 2 is waaay too neat ~ Ron


Nov 20, 2013 at 09:39 PM
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Really nice Bruce. The second image is quite neat. Would never have guessed you used a flashlight.


Nov 20, 2013 at 09:41 PM
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My goodness! These are incredibly good, Bruce.
In all ways- and with a definite artistic flair.
I love both of them.
Charlie



Nov 20, 2013 at 11:06 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Red-eyed Tree Frog & Light Painting


Fantastic images Bruce !!!

Birdie



Nov 20, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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I hope everyone reads your commentary, I learned something again

Great image on the first shot Bruce, gosh that is a real looker in more ways than one

Not quite sure how you pulled this on off even after telling me You are a darn good light painter too!

Lovely and incredible!
Karl



Nov 20, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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interesting info for sure Bruce.. and a couple of great images to boot


Nov 21, 2013 at 05:03 AM
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Hi Bruce,
Both are AWESOME!! Well Done
Your patience paid of big time!!! Congrats!!
BeeBalm



Nov 21, 2013 at 08:29 AM
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Excellent shots and creativity Bruce. Nicely done.

George



Nov 21, 2013 at 09:33 AM
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Nothing beats reading a post and learning something Bruce, thank you for that. The first is a classic the type of Tree Frog shot we would all like and you offer us up a stunning example! The second, wow the comp is too cool and after reading how you created it I'm in awe. I can somehow picture stumbling around in the dark trying to paint this guy and not frighten him. Your effort and skill is exemplary. I love to look at posts and walk away thinking "man I could never pull that off". This is one of those

Tim



Nov 21, 2013 at 09:42 AM
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Both images are exceptional. Love the color and detail especially in #1.


Nov 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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Wonderful images....really well done!!


Nov 21, 2013 at 10:31 AM
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WOW!! You done did gooood.

Wacky roger



Nov 21, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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So I read your post and wonder
1 Would I ever have thought to do this?
2 Now that I thought of it can I actually make it happen
3 Now that I made it happen do I hit the delete button...again and again and again
I would love to have that first shot but more so I would love to have the ingenuity, skill and perseverance to manage some semblance of the second. I have over 400gb of CF cards...I think I would need more
You deserve a and a big round of
Eric



Nov 21, 2013 at 03:01 PM
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Sweet shots Bruce! I guess I will buck the trend and say I actually like the first best. I guess I just really like the wide-eyed stare that little guy is giving me

Greg



Nov 21, 2013 at 03:37 PM
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Great job Bruce and an awesome technique you have. About how long exposure in seconds were these ? I'm not sure if it would show in the exif in bulb.


Nov 21, 2013 at 04:11 PM
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Bruce,
#1 is my choice: subject, color, comp and bg are excellent.

-Tim



Nov 21, 2013 at 04:22 PM
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Very cool Bruce, good job with these
David



Nov 21, 2013 at 05:55 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Red-eyed Tree Frog & Light Painting


Thanks to everyone who looked and replied. I really appreciate the input.
@ Tim and Eric and others,... as you both know, repetition is the key to this little "game" of ours. The first time you see something you want to photography, you make all the safe shots and catch the cliche images that you don't want to lose. By the third trip to a place, you begin to get that… been there, done that feeling and start thinking… hmm, now what?! Well it's taken 8 trips to CR before I've become comfortable enough to give up the sure thing in search of something different.

I think it was seeing all the light painting on the landscape forum that had me going on this project. I head back to Costa Rica in March and hope to try this technique with other nocturnal organisms…

@ Herb, I'll check when I get home, but I believe this was a 45 second exposure at f4 @ ISO 400.

regards,
bruce



Nov 21, 2013 at 07:29 PM
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