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Marsh Frog


Marsh Frog
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Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 664 W: 15 N: 1661] (6461)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-09
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-31 2:30
Viewed: 149
Points: 28
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Marsh Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) is the largest frog native to Europe, and belongs to the family of true frogs. It is very similar in appearance to the closely related Edible Frog and Pool Frog. These three species, now again in the genus Pelophylax, are often referred to as "green frogs" to distinguish them from the more terrestrial European Rana species, which are known as "brown frogs" (best exemplified by the Common Frog Rana temporaria).
The Marsh Frog is a water-dwelling, generally green-colored frog species. It can reach a maximum length of 17 centimetres, but males remain smaller (around 12 cm). The head is proportionally large and the hind legs are long, which gives them excellent jumping abilities.
There is a large variation in colour and pattern, ranging from dark green to brown or grey, sometimes with some lighter green lines; a lighter line on the back is generally present. The Western European populations are generally dark green to black with dark spot on the back and sides and three clear green lines on the back.
The diet of the Marsh Frog consists of dragonflies and other insects, spiders, earthworms and slugs. Larger frogs also eat small rodents and sometimes smaller amphibians and fish.
The green frog occurs in the largest part of Europe, in Asian Russia to Afghanistan and Pakistan and in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. They prefer a water temperature of approximately 15 degrees Celsius.
It is now distinguished from Pelophylax kurtmuelleri (Balkan Frog), which it resembles greatly, and which outnumbers it in most of Greece.
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Hello Razvan! Fantastic shot. Wonderful frog, ideal scenery, nice light and bright, perfect colours, ideal sharp. Great effect. Well done!

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 0 N: 585] (3316)
  • [2009-10-31 2:35]

Salutare Razvan, ce camuflaj perfect. Ai ochi nu gluma sa poti sa o distingi pe "doamna" broasca. Excelenta captura.
Iti doresc un weekens placut,
Adrian

Razvan
Ce broscoi fain azi!!!
Culoarea este super, !
Felicitari!
Horia

Al ver la foto en miniatura no imaginé la belleza de esta toma al ampliarla. Excelente trabajo con la luz y unas tonalidades en verde del conjunto admirables.
Saludos y buen fin de semana Razvan: J. Ignasi.

Excellent timing and pose, Razvan!
Very well exposed, too!
Goldy

aproape de inima mea, aproape de inima mea... :))

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
  • [2009-10-31 7:13]

Hola Razvan,
buena macro y original pose,
atractivo encuadre,
saludos

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  • tcr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 79 W: 0 N: 240] (960)
  • [2009-10-31 8:14]

Hello Razvan.
Very well taken and presented picture.
Spot on contrast and sharpness. Pleasant color combination.
Greetings and TFS.

hello Razvan
great shot with good light
very good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou
thanks for the nice comments
greeting lou

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-10-31 15:13]

Hola Razvan.
Hermosa la foto de esta Ranita verde. La pose y los detalles que le rodean luce exelentemente gracias a la calidad de la imagen.
Muy bella.
Saludos
Luis52.

Hi Razvan

He looks cute covered in the green duck weed
Good POV, sharpness, details and composition
Great DOF and OOF background.

Chris

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1985 W: 6 N: 5555] (19763)
  • [2009-11-01 2:05]

Hi Peter,there is a magic light inside this pic,this is the secret of the beauty of this beautiful composition! Impressive sharpness and colors and excellent perspective too.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

Hello Razvan
Very great shot of this Marsh Frog, he is very well camouflaged in his green surroundings, very good sunlight and details
Have a good night
Jacqueline

hello Razvan
great capture for common frog in great natural BG. sharp focus, POV/DOF and exposure great. coloration splendid. nicely composed and noted with good information. thanks for sharing, have a good night
Ahmet

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