USHELDON Posted February 4, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) V-lux 1 macro using flash with flash ev bumped way down. I took these photos of reed frogs, while out " frogging" recently. "Frogging", is a term we use, which essentially means looking for frogs.It helps us compile a list of what frogs occur in our area, and often leads to the discovery of different species for the area. Picture 1 and 2 are of Painted Reed Frogs( hyperolius marmoratus), while the third is of mating Waterlily Reed Frogs( hyperolius pusillus) "Frogging", is always done at night, and usually after rain. Enjoy Sheldon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michali Posted February 4, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2008 Sheldon- Your macro work is absolutely amazing! I'm sure you've spent many hours up to your "midsection" in water at night to get these shots. Even more amazing is that these frogs are smaller than a matchstick! The frogs in no.3 look like they're mating on a water lilly leaf. Well done, show us more! MIKE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 4, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 4, 2008 Sheldon - These are all superb images technically and aesthetically. The subjects are delightful, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USHELDON Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted February 4, 2008 Mike, to get pics these little guys is no easy task. I've spent countless nights up to my waist in dark, not so pleasant water holes. One has to contend with leeches, crocs, and from time to time, the odd elephant or lion. The things we do for fun! Thanks again for the positive feedback Mike and Stuart. Sheldon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted February 5, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 5, 2008 Sheldon, Amazing! How do you get so close? What light do you have to focus? Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 5, 2008 Sheldon - I sent these to my sister who loves frogs. It made her day and she was most complimentary of your images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USHELDON Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted February 5, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks again Stuart and Peter. Peter, I use a Petzl headtorch to find the subjects, by following their calls. This takes quite a bit of practice, as all the calls together can be deafening. Once located I just keep enough light on them to focus, and the rest is easy. It's good fun! Stuart, glad your sister liked them. Reed frogs are particularly beautiful and colourful subjects. Sheldon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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