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Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 12 N: 967] (4105)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon EF 300 f4L + Canon 1.4 converter
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Animals., 70-79 Puntos (chapter 2), water lily II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-12-08 13:39
Viewed: 2763
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The pool frog was only recognised as a distinct species as recently as 1973. It is usually olive-brown above, with dark-brown blotches, and a prominent yellow line running down the centre of the back. Pool frogs from central and southern Europe are often green in colour. Pool frogs differ in shape from the common frog, having a more pointed snout, and they lack the dark patch behind the eye around the eardrum.

Pool frogs can be easily confused with two other species of frogs: the marsh frog and the edible frog (both introduced). They are best distinguished by a combination of characters, mainly geographic location, size, call, and to some extent coloration. Pool frogs have a loud call, somewhat similar to a duck quacking.

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Perfect! a great shot with a very nice exposure and composition. Way to go Aivar. :)

Wow Aivar.
This pic is simply perfect, nice details (waterdrops on the flower, frog sharpness), reflection, colors, white balance is neat.
Simply beautiful !!!

Superbe de superbe. En plus mes petites préférées. Merci.

Superb shot!
Quality is amazing and whole photo has quite exceptional look. I like it very much though I think the framing is a bit too tight.
VERY WELL DONE & TFS

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  • moemf Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 117 W: 0 N: 160] (699)
  • [2005-12-08 14:10]

Great flower but the frog is the perfect touch. Great pic!!

Reinier

Hi Aivar,
wow, that's absolute sharpness, I can't beleave - excellent.
The motive is soooo lovely, you are the winner of the day - even of this week, that's one of the best shot's I've ever see and goes to my favourites, thank you very much, I realy enjoyed looking at your frog and the crisp water lily.
Bye and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2244] (8260)
  • [2005-12-08 15:07]

Hello Aivar,
Excellent capture !
Very good lighting, sharp and detailed image, very nice colours.TFS

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  • eleana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 81 N: 70] (2105)
  • [2005-12-08 15:37]

Hello Aivar!
Interesting composition, funny frog and tender flower. Very well done, I like your photo a lot.
Best wishes,
Elena

Hi Aivar,
Excellent capture, Good sharp detail and colours. Great POV.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting. Enjoy the rest of the week.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1549 W: 0 N: 1158] (6414)
  • [2005-12-08 18:52]

Hi Aivar,
Very interesting composition,
the detail is very sharp and clear,
beautiful colour.
Well done!

Bela foto!! Muito boa mesmo!!!
Tudo está numa nitidez fantástica, as cores estão muito boas também!!!
Ótimo trabalho

Francisco Sales

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 370 W: 14 N: 530] (2795)
  • [2005-12-08 22:37]

Nice composition, Aivar! Great shot! Nice colours, and very sharp! And wonderful big smile from your green friend! Tfs!
Zeca

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2005-12-09 1:14]

Great shot, Aivar. The juxtaposition of the frog and the flower is priceless. Sharp details, great light, and wonderful composition. Well done and TFS. ; )

Perfect.. I would like to add more points to this capture but seems TN only allow a maximum of 2.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-12-09 3:00]

Hello Aivar!
Superb capture.Clear details,POV,expression on frogs face,sharpness,colors,framing and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

Maybe a lanscape type crop (horizontal thin rectangle) wouldve further enhance the already great symbiosis lifestyle portrayed here. He is one happy fellow!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3410 W: 144 N: 5798] (17183)
  • [2005-12-09 4:45]

Ha! "I see you!" Good capture Metcher, your frog is good at camouflage, but his bright eyes give him away! great shot, thank you.
Janice

Hello Aivar,
Great shot with nice colours, DOF and details. Well composed. Nicely contrasted subjects. Overall a great performance :-)
Greetings,
Michal

Hi Aviar,
Great capture, lovely composition and razor sharp details.
What a good pose of the frog next to the wonderful flower.
TFS - Shir

The sharpness is fantastic. It has a 3D look to it. I almost wanted to touch it. :)

The composition with the two subjects is a difficult one and seeing that both are placed in the centre I find my eye wander between the two of them the whole time. Both subjects are very well taken though. Very well done.

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-12-09 18:23]

Excellent shot, well spotted and captured with excellent detail, colour, sharpness, composition.
VERY high visual impact!
Regards,
Gabi

Very nice and neat composition. You sure deserve all the credit.

regards, Petru

Hi Aivar,
this is a great shot, with perfect exposure and great details.
Very nice colours and well composed.
I like the light too.
Excellent work.

Woooow. What a shot.
Perfect composition with this smiling frog...;p)
It's wonderfully balance in colours makes such a wonderful feeling.
Let me tell you something...I just made it my wallpaper...You don't mind it..??
Thanks for Sharing

Hi Aivar,
This is a stunning shot! Beautiful colors, and the detail here is amazing. Perfect composition and framing. Outstanding work!
Scott

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11868)
  • [2005-12-11 5:13]

Wow!

Fantastique photo,l'éclairage est parfait et la netteté excellente.

Félicitation pour cette belle composition.

Merci et bon dimanche.

Great picture, very nice composition, he really seems to be smiling.

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 491 W: 2 N: 459] (2079)
  • [2005-12-12 5:13]

brilliant! very good shot. focus is great, also the composition too. great colors.

it's like from fairy tale about the beautiful princess turned in a frog and returned in human after she was kissed by his prince (in frog skin, of course!). tfs

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 310 W: 238 N: 421] (1503)
  • [2006-01-17 13:51]

Hi Aivar!

It's very nice close-up. Extremely sharp and well exposed. I like the soft lighting. The POV is good and the same for the compositon.
Excellent work and TFS.

Nice shot! Beautiful landscape, the bright colours are fantastic, great photo, excellent work!
and many thanks for sharing!
I like so much!
The composition gear up for a very fine result.
this one is the best for me

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  • deons Silver Star Critiquer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 7] (130)
  • [2006-02-14 14:41]

Hi Aivar

Superb shot, very sharp. The Frog seems very happy to be where it is. Well taken.

Deon

This is a beautifull shot. Everything is just perfect. I like the waterdrops on the flower. Very well done!!

Hi Aivar,
Very good shot.
Nice composition, light, colors and details.
TFS Malgosia

very nice pic, brought a smile on my face after a long tiring day at work. Ori

Hello Aivar.

Excellent image, nice composition and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

Buaaaaaaa ..... ya te han hecho los demás todos los comentarios. Yo solo digo: maravillosa !!!!!

Saludos desde España Aivar.

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 15 N: 285] (1464)
  • [2007-10-22 10:58]

Excellent shot Aivar, very nice DOF and clean sharp capture. I like the composition of the crop.TFS

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