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Copyright: Reina Heuven (reina) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 261 W: 1 N: 322] (1992)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2007-05-19
Categorías: Amphibians
Exposición: f/6.3, 1/800 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2007-06-03 15:07
Vista: 1765
Favoritos: 1 [Ver]
Puntos: 48
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Finally, my frog posting is here!


Since my start on trek I was chasing frogs if there was an oppertunity. Mostly I just saw them jumping in the water but this one was not impressed by humans, he kept blowing is head of.

Here some more information about there call from Wikepedia:

The call of a frog is unique to its species. Frogs call by passing air through the larynx in the throat. In most calling frogs, the sound is amplified by one or more vocal sacs, membranes of skin under the throat or on the corner of the mouth that distend during the amplification of the call. Some frog calls are so loud, they can be heard up to a mile away.
Some frogs lack vocal sacs, such as those from the genera Heleioporus and Neobatrachus, but these species can still produce a loud call. Their buccal cavity is enlarged and dome-shaped, acting as a resonance chamber that amplifies their call. Species of frog without vocal sacs and that do not have a loud call tend to inhabit areas close to flowing water. The noise of flowing water overpowers any call, so they must communicate by other means.
The main reason for calling is to allow males to attract a mate. Males call either individually or in a group called a chorus. Females of many frog species, for example Polypedates leucomystax, produce calls reciprocal to the males', which act as the catal for the enhancement of reproductive activity in a breeding colony.
A male frog emits a release call when mounted by another male. Tropical species also have a rain call that they make on the basis of humidity cues prior to a rain shower. Many species also have a territorial call that is used to chase away other males. All of these calls are emitted with the mouth of the frog closed.
A distress call, emitted by some frogs when they are in danger, is produced with the mouth open, resulting in a higher-pitched call. The effectiveness of the call is unknown; however, it is suspected that the call intrigues the predator until another animal is attracted, distracting them enough for its escape.
Many species of frog have deep calls, or croaks. The onomatopoeic spelling is often "crrrrk" in Britain and "ribbit" in the US. This difference is due to the different species within each region (e.g., Common frog (Rana temporaria) in Britain and Leopard frog (Rana pipiens) in the US). The croak of the American bullfrog (Rana catesbiana) is sometimes spelt "jug o' rum".
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2222 W: 10 N: 6245] (23480)
  • [2007-06-03 15:16]

Hi Reina. This is what you call a close up. a very good shot indeed. Great detail and sharp focus. with very good colours. the water is so clear you can see his feet. I like the eyes !!
Very well done TFS. Nick..

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4964 W: 298 N: 4027] (13131)
  • [2007-06-03 15:20]

Hello Reina,
Beautiful capture.POV,moment you caught,framing,expression on face and visual impact are wondeful.
TFS..:-)

Hi Reina,
A stunning capture of this frog!
It's very impressive the way you catched it, with the membranes so distended by the call sound.
I like very much the blue reflections on the water, it makes even rich the image in terms of colours.
The textures and intense colour on the frog's skin are pretty good ones.
I found very appealing the composition you buided here.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 530 W: 6 N: 340] (936)
  • [2007-06-03 15:32]

Finally, I see a picture of a blown frog. Excellent capture from a good pov. Imprssive timing really. Regards,
Hakan

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 13 N: 1453] (4981)
  • [2007-06-03 15:37]

Hi Reina

Great shot of the Frog and well worth your wait, nicely composed and its a great pose with the Frog blowing out his cheeks and its nice to see his feet in the clear water, very nice detail and fabulous colours and lighting.

TFS Hilary :o)

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2880 W: 163 N: 8395] (26054)
  • [2007-06-03 15:48]
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Hello Reina,
Superb capture of what I think is the Edible Frog, Rana esculenta. Great action shot showing the blowing up its sound sacs and the closed mouth showing a contented expression.
Fine sharpness, lighting and POV.
TFS,
Regards, Ivan

HI Reina,
that's a marvelous moment, I never saw a frog with the blowed bubbles. Wonderful shot, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • ys2 (155)
  • [2007-06-03 15:57]

Good catch of moment, good sharpness. Congratulations.

Hi Reine,
Very good details, sharpness and details. Good POV. Well done. Greetings. Mustafa

Hoi Reina,
Gefeliciteerd met je kikkerfoto. Hij is prachtig geworden, inderdaad een plaatje. Goed gelukt, mooi scherp, frisse kleuren en heel karakteristiek, zo zittend op een lelieblad. Die 400 mm is toch wel een mooi objectief, als ik dit zo zie.
Goed gedaan Reina,
Groet, Ruud

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5778 W: 607 N: 3562] (9617)
  • [2007-06-03 16:16]
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Hi Reina

Although this is not your first since your recent comeback, but I've just returned from hospital after some ticker trouble and it is nice to see you back on the Trek again. It's been some time...

Ha-ha-ha, going up in bubbles, this sheepish looking frog. I just love this action. That grin and the pop-eyes makes it somewhat of an Eddie Murphy look alike. A good capture with excellent exposure control (especially considering the reflective surfaces of the water and the wet areas on the leaf). A nice composition with crisp details and rich colours.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 2 N: 127] (1969)
  • [2007-06-03 16:23]

Really very nice capture. POV very good. Composition also nice. carme

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  • Proframe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 187 N: 1074] (4064)
  • [2007-06-03 16:57]

Hahahahaha.......LOL.......Wonderful title Reina.

Very nice shot with good clarity and sharpness.
Details are lovely, but the background with green, yellow, blue and some lighter spots is a bit busy and does lead the eye of the main subject.
You gould give it a try with a small crop and darkening the BG a bit.
Kind regards, Harry

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 16 N: 286] (1466)
  • [2007-06-03 17:16]

Very nice shot of the frog Reina.COngratulation to this shot.TFS

Wow Reina, this is a superb capture of this wonderful looking frog. The detail in the image is spectacular. No, I don't think it was too happy about having its photo taken but it is wonderful, congratulations.
Cheers,
Debbie

Hi Reina,
Great timing on those ribbits :)
Cool shot..Gee wiz, you almost need a wide angle lens for this guy ;} Well done.
Howard

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 0 N: 1586] (7348)
  • [2007-06-03 20:04]

Hello Reina
Very nice capture of that frog.Good POV and nice composition.The image is sharp and the colors are nice.
TFS Michel

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 5 N: 2899] (10487)
  • [2007-06-03 20:26]

Hola Reina. Bella es esta foto, agradables colores y con un exlente fondo. Muy simpatica, me agrada sus membranas llenas de aire. Luis52.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2007-06-04 1:54]

Ha Reina,

Een leuke shot van deze kaugomblazer,goed gezien en mooi vastgelegd,mijn complimenten,groetjes,Paul

Hi Reina,
I have to say Wow!
This is something I wish I had captured. Great timing and find.The focus and detail is so sharp. TFS.

Hi Reina,
Great capture of this frog blowing bubbles! Excellent sharpness and details and fantastic colours. Superb!! Well done and TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3231 W: 154 N: 4919] (15845)
  • [2007-06-04 10:30]

Hi Reina.
What a brilliant shot. Amazing everything. Subject is great, POV and DOF are outstanding, sharpness and details, colours are fantastic. Bravo. Extraordinary work. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 63 N: 4087] (13166)
  • [2007-06-04 17:31]

Hi Reina,
It's a funny capture :o) Good timing and composition. TFS
Selen

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-06-05 13:31]

Hi Reina,
Leuke titel bij deze post. Echt prachtig dat je dit moment hebt kunnen vastleggen, perfecte timing.
Prachtige details en kleuren.
gr. Paula

bonjour reina
cette image est superbe,il parait que les joues ne restent pas longtemps gonflées,autant dire qu'il faut faire vite et là c'est reussi.
bien vu.
laurent

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