Atelopus Zetekis-Panamá

© Luis Louro

Atelopus Zetekis-Panamá

Uploaded: September 27, 2005

Description

This toad is the Panamian national simbol, and is in exticion!!!
To take this photo I had to drive to a lodge that kept them in captivity... and them I had to step in a giant aquarium in de lodge hall, full of tourists!!!

Comments

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 27, 2005

Wonderful capture Luis!!!
Parabéns pelo resultado do seu esforço!!!
#317409

bob cornelison September 27, 2005

These frogs are amazing!
Did you lick his back? Just kidding!
~:O) #1892010

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 27, 2005

Terrific shot, Luis! Well worth the trip! #1892070

Luis Louro September 28, 2005

Thank you Adilson,Bob and Terry!!! #1893963

Nina Shields September 28, 2005

Luis, what a great opportunity; seeing these frogs has been amazing; this poor guy looks a little on the skinny side, hope it makes it; super work! #1894458

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 28, 2005

Another beautiful, colorful shot!! Love the frogs!!!! #1895468

Luis Louro September 28, 2005

Thank you Nina and Shelly!!! #1895964

Sylvia Rossler September 28, 2005

What a horror ! Did the tourists bite you ? lollll :o)
Beautiful frog no wonder it's in danger with these shmashing yellow color ...even if it means danger !
#1896093

Silvia Nunes September 28, 2005

Lindo sapo Luis se eu lhe dar um beijo sera o meu princepe!
Great shot Luis lov it! #1896349

Luis Louro September 28, 2005

Thank you Nina and Shelly!!! #1897036

Luis Louro September 29, 2005

Thank you Sylvia and Silvia!!!:D #1898906

Lori Carlson September 29, 2005

Gotta love the color and I really like the angle you were able to get here Luis! :0) #1901078

Stephanie Lyons October 01, 2005

He is a little on the skinny side - did you sneak in a hamburger for him? Great capture Luis - and I love hearing about the story behind the image. #1905418

Donna W. Neal October 02, 2005

Excellent toad/frog series Luis. What beautiful colors they all are #1907798

Luis Louro October 03, 2005

Thank you Lori, Steph and Donna!!! #1911206

Stacey A. Bates October 04, 2005

Wonderful image and capture Luis!! #1916121

Joy Rector October 18, 2005

I missed this entry, great shot #1965002

Kate Jackson October 30, 2005

Now that is one great shot somebody missed there Luis! Great story!
I think he is trying to look back at you.Great shot! #2015225

Luis Louro October 31, 2005

thank tou Stacey, Joy and Kate!!! #2016848

Sandra Freyler November 02, 2005

Beautiful image! Great shot! #2028599

Luis Louro November 07, 2005

thank you Sandra!!! #2044635

Jill Odice level-classic February 21, 2006

Your frog photos are amazing! #2449110

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