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Delta Frog - (Edible Frog - Thanks TN)


Delta Frog - (Edible Frog - Thanks TN)
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Copyright: James Parker (Jamesp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-30
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds MkII, Canon EF 300mm f2.8 USM IS
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-06 7:17
Viewed: 1684
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have no idea what species of frog this - we only have one species native to the UK. There were a lot of these amongst a mat od floating vegetation in a delta lake - where I also took the Squacco Heron.

Taken with ny 300mm 2.8 + 1.4x converter.

The habitat of frogs extends almost worldwide, but they do not occur in Antarctica and are not present on many oceanic islands. The greatest diversity of frogs occurs in the tropical areas of the world, where water is readily available, suiting frogs' requirements due to their skin. Some frogs inhabit arid areas such as deserts, where water may not be easily accessible, and rely on specific adaptations to survive. The Australian genus Cyclorana and the American genus Pternohyla will bury themselves underground, create a water-impervious cocoon and hibernate during dry periods. Once it rains, they emerge, find a temporary pond and breed. Egg and tadpole development is very fast in comparison to most other frogs so that breeding is complete before the pond dries up. Some frog species are adapted to a cold environment; for instance the wood frog, whose habitat extends north of the Arctic Circle, buries itself in the ground during winter when much of its body freezes.

Frog populations have declined dramatically since the 1950s: more than one third of species are believed to be threatened with extinction and more than 120 species are suspected to be extinct since the 1980s. Among these species are the golden toad of Costa Rica and the Gastric-brooding frogs of Australia. Habitat loss is a significant cause of frog population decline, as are pollutants, climate change, the introduction of non-indigenous predators/competitors, and emerging infectious diseases including chytridiomycosis. Many environmental scientists believe that amphibians, including frogs, are excellent biological indicators of broader ecosystem health because of their intermediate position in food webs, permeable skins, and typically biphasic life (aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults). It appears that it is the species with both aquatic eggs and aquatic larvae that are most affected by the decline, while those with direct development are the most resistant.

A Canadian study conducted in 2006 proposed heavy traffic near frog habitats as a large threat to frog populations.
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To boreocypriensis: ThanksJamesp 1 07-07 00:39
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Hi James, could this be the mythical "Large Mouth Frog" he is a cracker... great colours, lovely details... he does have "warty" skin on flanks...bit "toad" like... regards h

I am sure our Canadian cousins should be able to ID this beaut!!

Nice shot. Good pov and sharply focussed.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2008-07-06 8:15]

Hi James . As for the ID i would not be of much help on this one but i am sure Horia would know. whatever it is its a fine close up showing good detail in the skin and eyes. good use of the light to give the shot a shine. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello James,

This is the happiest looking frog that I have ever seen! He looks to be smiling.

Superly sharp and detailed capture, from the large protruding eyes, to the warty, green skin. Is that an air bubble in front of his face?

We had hundreds of small frogs in our garden this year. They had all successfully developed from the frogspawn. The cats were mesmerised but didn't attack them!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Jame, a perfect shot of this edible frog, Rana esculenta. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

Hi James,
Excellent capture of this frog in its natural habitat. Nice composition, sharp details and natural colours.
TFS
Pekka

Hi James,
I was thinking about a Marsh frog first but I think it is an edible frog. I got a few in my gallery.
Nicely done, James.
TFS
Annick

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-07-06 9:08]

Hi James,
I think this is either a Marsh Frog - Rana ridibunda, or an Edible Frog - Rana esculenta.

Excellent capture!
The POV is brilliant.
Sharp and crisp.
Nice light.

Well done,
Joe

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-07-06 9:27]

Hi James.

A wonderful frog who seems to be smiling for the camera. The eyes are amazing. I love the position of the legs - is that what we call the frog kick? Captured beautifully in the natural habitat with wonderful colors and details.

Jane

Hello James
I am afraid that I cant help with the ID apart from to say its a frog from the Delta!!
What I can say is that it is a stunning capture.
I have an ask James..I am going to get 300mm 2.8 soon in the very near future (im just trying to find the best deal)..When you combine the lense with the 1.4 convertor does it increase the magnification for semi macro shots such as this one?...also does it increase the minimum focussing distance?
Paul

Can't help with an ID for this happy fellow but I can enjoy the image. It's a nice capture. Frogs are generally too fast for me.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi James,

It could be this one Rana lessonae,

Nice capture and pose from these frog.

Gert

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2008-07-06 12:12]

Hello James, perfect shot of Edible Frog in a lovely posture in water. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

Splendida composizione con una bellissima presentazione dell'ambiente naturale, ottimi POV e DOF, molto buona la nitidezza, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi James, it seems to be Edible frog (Rana esculenta) my friend. The colour and blotches, alsa vertebral band on the dorsum and and the colouration of the end of the mouth cleft conforms with it. Perfectly captured and focused my friend. TFS. Have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello james
Your Romanian seri continue this nice macro shot on the frog. nice focus, POV and composition. lighting and colors also nice. TFS, best wishes
Ahmet

hello James

excellent shot of this frog, fine POV and DOF,
i love the clearness of the water, and the great
eye-contact of the frog with you, TFS

Asbed

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-07-06 19:11]

Hola James.
Me agrada los ojos de esta pequeña Ranita, Sus colores en verde son tambien muy hermosos y la pose en el agua se ve de maravilla. Gran nitidez e iluminacion.
Looks like she is very happy, I can see in her face.
Saludos James.

Luis52.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2008-07-07 0:55]

Hello James,
Excellent photo in wonderful natural colours. Very good sharpness and details. Great POV. Beautiful environment.
Regards,
Peter

Hi James,

Excellent shot of this Frog, the detail is amazing and those eye really do jump out at you, wonderful colours, well seen and captured, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

Hi James,

A very sympatic frog. Wellcome in our Delta. Have a nice trip.
All the best.

Cezar T.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2172 W: 218 N: 4383] (14902)
  • [2008-07-07 4:01]

Hi James

Nice to see another inhabitant of our delta - this Rana kl. esculenta as Bayram well identified.
Good work from such a long range, resulting in sharp details and lovely colors. Very nice frontal POV, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2008-07-07 4:01]

Hi James,
very nicely done, love the clarity of this one. Great POV and setting too.
tfs
Paul

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2008-07-07 5:23]

Hello James,
It's very nice to have an edible frog as neighbour;-)I promiss not to eat it, it loooks too charming with its great mouth! Amazing to see its vertebral dorsal band, splitting its back in two..
meilleures pensées
Anne

Hi James
Very good capture of this nice frog in its natural surroundings
Stunning colours
Well done
Albert

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2008-07-07 6:03]

Hi James,
Lovely capture.I liked expression on face,details and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

I must say and I will say it proudly..I have done it for the best. I cooked frogs legs for a dinner in 1964 for the President of a very special and first Community College in N America. He was also the professor at OSU in Columbus at one time...the party was quite the Bohemian affair..and here I was the man chosen to cook it..We also had a very dry Greek wine...sorry to any TN'ers offended..I was a young unmarried folk singing kid trying to get an education:-)
Bob
PS Nice pic

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-08 7:30]

Hello James

This is a very good capture of this frog.
It is similar in appearance to our Bullfrog.
The dorsolateral ridges extend down around the tympanic membranes and not along the back,much like an American Bullfrog.
The smile is very well captured.
Lovely natural coloursTFS

Rob

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2008-07-10 8:09]

Hello James,
What a fine capture of the Edible Frog facing you. Great focus and excellent sharp details. I like the POV and the light and colours are beautiful too.
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-07-13 10:29]

Hi James,
Outstanding shot of this Frog with very impressive sharpness and lovely colours. Those eyes look gorgeous. Superb lighting and exposure and I like the natural habitat portrayed here. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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