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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
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