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Grenouille Noire (Who's your DADDY?)

© Michelle Alton

Grenouille Noire (Who's your DADDY?)

Uploaded: July 04, 2012 03:26:48

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Our pond is veritably TEEMING with tadpoles (the Great Blue Heron apparently has not discovered them yet). And THIS large dark frog may just be the patriarch of the pond. He is MUCH larger than my fist and I found him keeping cool yesterday under a small rocky outcrop near the spillway.
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Oh, and by the way, the pond's surface is almost blanketed with frog spawn!
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F4.5, ISO:640, 1/160s, 180mm @3m. (cropped)
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Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Mike Clime July 04, 2012

Nice closeup and great tones, Michelle! Wish I could find some to shoot. #1472895

Jack Gaskin July 04, 2012

NICE CROAKER Be ready w/the BIG LENS as the Birds will certainly discover them sooner or later.
Later being optimal as the larger the meal the more impressive the capture
Happy 4th

Jack #10213515

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 04, 2012

Cool catch! I rarely see any..lots of toads, but not so many frogs..I did find one swimming in Bob's water bucket last summer, though. #10213567

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 04, 2012

Great composition here. The eye is quite, eye-catching. #10213605

Michelle Alton July 04, 2012

I think this is my all-time favorite of my frog captures. Shot at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve before their pond was destroyed by Hurricane Irene. They are building a new-and-better pond at a more sheltered location in the park. #10213608

Monnie Ryan July 04, 2012

Froggie went a'courtin' - that's one cool critter, Michelle! Must be a good year for frogs. #10213662

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 04, 2012

Terrific capture and I love your title too lol! #10213685

Carol L. Fowler July 04, 2012

Great dark tones- captured the mood of a shadowy pond #10213755

Lynn M. Whitt July 04, 2012

Great details and capture. #10213882

Ann Coates level-classic July 04, 2012

I hope froggy doesn't get eaten by a bird. Excellent moody tones perfectly suited for the frog pond and a cool looking dude you have captured here Michelle. #10213898

Bill Johnson July 04, 2012

Michelle, Nice tones and clarity. #10213899

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 04, 2012

I love this capture, Michelle. He does look a bit self satisfied as he's cooling his heels waiting for a fly to come his way. Do hope all you folks in the hot spots get some relief soon. We've been cool but 90's are on their way. #10214180

John Connolly July 04, 2012

A large frog population is a sing of a very healthy environment Michelle! I love these two delightful captures, well done and Happy 4th of July! #10214189

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 04, 2012

The clarity, colors & detail of the eye are incredible, Michelle! Wonderful tones, detail, focus & capture also! You'll have lots of company this summer, my friend!
#10214303

Tammy Espino July 04, 2012

Excellent capture of these green little froggies!! :) Have a safe and happy 4th of July :) #10214331

David Phalen July 04, 2012

Terrific animal capture!! Love the title!! #10214468

Avril Young July 04, 2012

wow..love this portrait, wonderful tones and detail...such lovely eyes..outstanding DD work Michelle...this is a winner! #10214548

Lorna Shutter July 04, 2012

Fabulous capture of Mr. Froggy here, Michelle! Wonderful colour, clarity and detail! ... and I love that eye! It won't be long your pond will be TEEMING with full grown FROGS!!! Then you can take some family photos! :) #10214624

Jennifer L. Alder July 05, 2012

Great find and capture, Michelle! The eye is fascinating. #10214769

Neal D. Hatcher July 05, 2012

Fantastic capture-Looking forward to your photos when the Heron discovers them #10214844

Yulianto Soeroso July 05, 2012

i never shot frog until now may be next time hihi #10214878

Alan L. Borror July 05, 2012

Awesome...like the rich tones! #10214908

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe July 05, 2012

LOL...Andy's Gang...yes I remember Froggy....and his Twanger.....LOL.....this is a beautiful shot Michelle....I kind of think he's Kermit's long lost cousin....love frogs...have frogs in different spots in our house....(inanimate clay & ceramic types) hope the herons don't find too many of the little ones! #10215239

Debbie Bray July 05, 2012

What an ugly frog, Michelle!! I wouldn't take the chance on kissing him, LOL!! Great capture and nice light! #10215763

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 08, 2012

Debbie B called him an ugly frog, and I consider him quite handsome; however, we both agree not to take the chance on kissing him.

This really is a very beautiful and exceptional portrait, Michelle!

Debby #10220364

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 09, 2012

Wonderful tone and details, terrific capture,Michelle!! #10220790

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Standing guard for sure. #10225068

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