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Marsh frog
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Copyright: Deniz YALCINKAYA (xTauruSx) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 912 W: 0 N: 153] (604)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-15 10:43
Viewed: 1303
Points: 112
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Rana bedriagae (Syn. Rana ridibunda) (Levantine Frog/Marsh Frog)

It is a middle-sized robust frog with a maximum length of 15 cm (average 7-10 cm), males are smaller than females. Head is large, triangular, with large prominent eyes with widely elliptical, horizontal pupils. Rounded eardrum is large and distinct. Extremities are relatively long, toes are distinctly webbed. The coloration is very variable. Dorsum colour varies between brownish and greenish, with scattered mostly rounded dark brown to dark green spots of irregular size, a common feature is the presence of light mid-dorsal stripe. Extremities bear distinct dark spots, which can form cross-bands on the hind legs. Venter usually dirty white or yellowish, frequently with small, dark markings; in some, the belly is reddish (In R. b. caralitana known from the SW and Central Anatolia Regions of Turkey). Vocal sacs of males are dark grey.

It is strongly aquatic, inhabits lakes, pools or slowly flowing streams with much vegetation. Stays in close proximity of water bodies and prefers low plains or marshes. Sometimes is seen in strong currents. A gregarious and diurnal species, but can forage also in the nighttime. Food spectrum comprises various invertebrates, and, occasionally, also small vertebrates. A female lays 5,000-10,000 eggs as several masses either between aquatic plants or directly into open water. Although common in majority of suitable habitats, it is locally endangered by water pollution and anthropogeneous changes of habitats.

The species is widespread along the Aegean coast and the southern part of the Anatolian highland (Turkey), Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Iraq and Cyprus with a vertical distribution up to 2500 m.

Reference: http://www.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=155852
Thanks for looking,

deniz

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:) Bayram hoca şaşıracak:) Kurbişin çok güzel olmuş arki. Eline sağlık..
Bahadır

Hi Deniz,

Great capture.
Nice colours with excellent details.
Good composition.

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 68 N: 1688] (5336)
  • [2008-09-15 11:10]

Hi Deniz,
The picture is excellent in composition, light and sharpness. I'm glad you present the Green frogs of the Mediterraneis despite the complicated systematics. Unfortunately so many physical ID characters are not easily checked (voice, colour of the song bladder, details of the foot underside etc.). Thanks for posting the image!
Best regards
Dietrich

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2008-09-15 11:20]

Hi Deniz . A very good close up of the Marsh frog. Which you have taken with fine detail and natural colours.Good use of the light to make its skin shine. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Selam Deniz,
Galeride gezerken burası bizim botanik bahçesine benziyor sanki dedim, sonra gönderene bakınca anladım :) Çok güzel bir kare olmuş, eline sağlık.
Naşit

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-09-15 11:47]

Hello Deniz,

Beautiful capture of this frog. Excellent POV, DOF and focus. Excellent light and colours. I still wonder how I can achieve to get a picture of a frog, they always go away before me.
Cheers,
Mariki

A fine specimen presented in a good composition, captured from a favourable vantage point Deniz, keep up the good work my friend, a slight cropping might even improve it.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-09-15 12:24]

Çok güzel olmuş Deniz. kutlarım. Kompozisyon detyalar harika. Eline sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2008-09-15 15:56]

Hi Deniz,very nice pic,i like a lot the perfects details and colors,the frog and the environment are very nices,my best compliments,Luciano

Deniz merhaba
sonunda bir tane daha görebildik:) eline sağlık. pek bir güzel pek bir sevimli. çekim de gayet güzel. bundan sonrakilerin arasını bu kadar uzun tutma. iyi geceler, Bornovaya ve tabiki sana selamlar.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-15 16:28]

Hi Deniz,

It's so wonderful to see a new post from you! A beautiful frog - I have tried to photograph a few this summer but they got away from me. This picture has so many wonderful shades of green but the frog stands out well. Excellent details - I love his position and his wonderful eye.

Jane

Merhaba Deniz,
Captured well on this beautiful Marsh Frog!
good closeup with perfect sharpness, natural colour and superb details
a very good presenatation
greeting
Tony

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2008-09-16 0:26]

Hi Deniz
Very nice shot. Well composed, good sharpness and detail. Nice work. TFS.
Regards Siggi

Ahhhhh.... bu ne güzellik:) bu ne endam... Kurbağayı en sonunda en güzel pozisyonunda yakaladın Deniz. Pek de güzel olmuş. Eline sağlık. Ve gerçekten süpriz oldu. Demek Nikonu alıp kaçtınız bunları çekmek için:) Güzel olmuş ama...

Bayram

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2008-09-16 1:12]

hello Deniz,
A very pleasant green in green picture. I like the way the frog is looking in our direction..Thanks also for the note, I don't know much about frogs and it is always interesting to discover new subjects
Best regards
Anne

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-09-16 1:16]

Hi Deniz,
Wonderful shot of this Marsh Frog with very impressive sharpness and colours. Superb handling of natural lighting and a fine pose captured. I like this natural setting and surrounding. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

Merhaba Deniz,nefis bir çekim olmuş.Bu büyük bir ihtimalle bir prens:)selamlar

Hi Deniz,
A nice capture of this beautiful Marsh frog. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Selam Deniz ne guzel poz bu. ortamda guzel. kompozisyon nefis.
Merih

Selam Deniz
Bayram hocandan birseyler bulasmis sana belli... cok guzek bir kompozisyon olmus kurbaga sana poz vermis gibi... Eline saglik... Leyla

Hello Deniz.
Great capture of this small frog!
Excellent nuance and details.
The luminosity is very well worked.
Well done!
Regards,
José Roberto

hello Deniz

excellent shot of this Marsh frog with fine POV, DOF and framing,
the frog is camouflaged with his environment very well,
beautiful luminosity of the image with excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Deniz, sanırım botanık bahcesınden:D cok guzel bır kare, eline sağlık
Selamlar

Fİliz

Merhaba Deniz,
Yeşilin farklı tonları arasında, doğal kamuflajlı kurbağa, objektifinizden harika yansımış.Tebrikler,

hAyAti

Ciao Deniz, lovely frog with splendid details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Deniz,
Çok güzel bir tür ve habitatıyla detayları da veren bir fotoğraf.
Eline sağlık.

Hi Deniz,

good composition and pov.
Beutiful colours.

Gert

Merhaba Deniz, botanik bahçesi havuzları sanırım. Çok güzel yakalamışsın. Eline sağlık.
Nazım

Merhaba Deniz,
bellissima cattura di questa rana in una graziosa postura sulle foglie delle ninfee, ottime nitidezza e definizione della "tesxture" della pelle, molto belli e naturali i colori e ben gestiti i contrasti di luce.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-10-01 9:34]

Hello Deniz,
I'm sorry to have missed this lovely capture of Rana ridibunda on the lily leaf. Excellent focus showing fine details of the skin markings and beautiful colours. A fine composition too!
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

hello deniz,
fine capture of the Rana bedriagae in the natural habitat, the natural shades look nice, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2008-10-18 3:26]

Hello Deniz,
a very sharp shot of the frog and its green surrounding.
Great light and very nice composition to render a good nature shot.

regards,
Foozi

Kodiang
Oct 19, 2008

Hi Denis. Green is really cool and the harmony of green is well established in this shot. The frog on the green leaves and the view of the water is well balanced in the shot. Good exposure and details of this well metered composition. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Sunday. Regards. Jusni

Hello Deniz

A classic capture of the frog on the lily pad.
Lovely green colours and tones.
Nicely composed in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

Hi Deniz. Great details and sharp. Very good DOF.

Rberto

My dearest brother Deniz,
What a lovely shot to come back to after a long break!
Very beautiful layers of the colour green, the subject and its details are very sharp!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2008-11-02 12:42]

Hello Deniz,
I've missed this beauty. Beautiful photo in perfect sharpness and splendid natural colours. Excellent POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-11-02 18:39]

Hi Deniz,
Your wonderful image possesses great textures and fine details through, giving us a great look at this species. The multitudes of green are amazing, thank you for sharing Deniz.
Rick

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2008-11-04 5:49]

Merhaba deniz,
An excellent portrait of R. ridibunda taken from a fine POV with excellent sharpness, lighting and set in a pleasing composition on the lily pads.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Eline saglik,
Selamlar,
Ivan

Hi Deniz,
Great capture with excellent colors and details!!

TFS

Kirti

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2008-11-06 7:03]

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Çok sevimli bir kurbağa fotografı:)Sanki yaprağın bir parçası gibi duruyor.
Selamlar,ellerine sağlık!

Hello Deniz
I cannot believe that I missed this one. The photo is a good presentation of light, sharpness and composition. Although I am not fond of frogs (and I even dedicated one to you guys) I find this one rather eye-catching. I think it must be the striking colours and details on the body that makes it so attractive. The sunlight shining on the frog and the leaves adds some speciality to this great photo. A well presented image. Thanks for sharing. I trust that your studies and exams went well and that you will achieve favourable results.
Kind regards.
Anna

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2008-11-20 15:15]

Hello Denis, it's the first time I stop at your gallery, it's real nice! I am happy to have found it. This is a very nice picture of this frog, with its green colour melting to the perfection in its environment. I would love to go around on such tall beautiful leaves supporting me in the ocean! Great shot, thank you,

Francine

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-11-26 8:16]

Hello Deniz, very nice nature shot, good sharpness and good exposure, well done!

Mario

Hello Deniz,
Nice details, color, and DOF. Good POV & framing also..
You've exposed well too, even with the bright sunlight from above/behind.
Well done!
Howard

Hello Deniz,

A beautiful image of this attractive frog in its natural setting, an excellent image and a very informative note!

Thanks,
John

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2009-01-12 10:49]

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Çok iyi arazi olmuş,sanki yaprağın bir parçası gibi.Netlik ve alan derinliği de kusursuz.
Selamlar..

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-01-21 15:04]

Hello Deniz !
Great picture of this beautiful frog ! Even if it is green on green, she stands out very nicely. Excellent details, nice natural colors, and I also like that we can see parts of her natural environment - water lily leaves and water. All in all a great picture. Very well done !
Valerie.

Hah tam senlik bir konu. Çok da doğal olmuş. Renkler de çok güzel.
Gökhan

very beautiful composition with wonderful colours and perfect sharp , nice background ,
great POV ,
well done !
septimiu

Hello Deniz
a nice shot of this marsh frog taken a sun bath on this leaves
great natural colorsand beautiful lateral pose
great focusing on his head with good sharpness on his eye
TFS Jacqueline

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 234 W: 0 N: 570] (1949)
  • [2009-03-22 12:27]

Deniz bey selamlar,

Yeşil yapraklar üzerinde, yeşil kurbağa...
Doğal renkler ve netlik çok güzel.
Kurbağanın gözleri ilgiyi çekiyor.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Seyfi

Merhaba Deniz,
Beautiful, sharp shot, also showing the place well where Your model lives. :) Simple yet great composition, tfs.
Best regards from Hungary, László

slmlar Deniz hocam fotoğraf harika.. paylaştiğiniz için çok teşekkürler.. emeginize sağlik..

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  • elif Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 0 N: 98] (458)
  • [2009-09-13 12:18]

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Çok irin bir Rana karesi..Artık yeni kareler görmek isteriz.
Elinize, emeğinize sağlık.
Selamlar..

Gracias por tu amable comentario Deniz, pero una cosa: porqué no publicas más fotografías? :-)
Buen ángulo de disparo y equilibriuo del conjunto en tu toma.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Deniz! Amazing frog, wonderful natural light and colours. Good sharpness. Well done!

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