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Jungle Demon


Jungle Demon
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Copyright: The dude who loves Frogs (AnimalExplorer) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1037 W: 10 N: 2343] (8902)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Nikon D200, AF Micro Nikkor 60mm
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Frogs and Toads, Amphibian, Unusual critters [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-19 22:40
Viewed: 1884
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
(Theloderma corticale)

It lurks deep within the hidden shadows of the jungle waiting for its victim ready to suck the soul from within...Bleh!!!! :) Actually it's quite harmless, and in my opinion a really cool ornamented anuran. Vietnamese mossy frog defense is to sit motionless as predators pass on by, but this camouflage ability is also used for ambush predation, where it will sit motionless as prey passes by and at the last split nano second will leap with its mouth wide open and eyes retracted shut as not to damage them, snagging its victim. :)

I'll be heading back to the jungle down in south America on the 22nd. I am hoping to find something that's high on my want list, I'm not gonna say what it is just in case I dont find it, chances are good though, the area where I'm going is suppose to be populated with them. I'll give a clue- This animal produces a secretion that the native indians use for shamanic hunting rituals, of course I wont be needing it, as I will be strung out on a case of hostess twinkies which can last me quite awhile.

Captive conditions.

Paul Bratescu Copyright 2006 All rights reserved

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To Janice: Hostess Twinkies are...AnimalExplorer 2 06-21 16:14
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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-06-19 22:48]

WoW!!!

Ce spécimen est superbe et très spécial. Félicitations pour les détails et le focus bien réalisé sur le regard surprenant.
Merci pour l'envoie Paul!
joseph

HI Paul
This little froggy look like a dragon. A bit icky. Such an interesting species, you did a great jog getting this close-up. The colours are great, nice exposure and detail. TFS Janice

I think WOW covers it! What an ugly beauty, the detail is superb, nice camera work!

Greg

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5747 W: 606 N: 3505] (9407)
  • [2006-06-19 23:35]

Hi Paul
Wow, looks like a fitting friend for Godzilla. I am just not sure who is going to intimidate or frighten who. Where do you find all these amazing characters?
An excellent close-up shot of Mr. Frog. That great big eye with the little highlight is just super. Splendid colours and tack sharp details give this photo major punch. The softish OOF green BG isolates the amphibian very well and the exposure was well managed.
Marvellous work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2006-06-20 1:20]

Wooow ! What an incredible frog that you have very well captured ! I like its big eyes and pose. Composition, colors, exposure, DOF and sharpness are very good. Instructive note too...
Congratulations Paul and thanks for sharing.

geez, this frog´s all eyes. *g* he´s watching me...
this is one interesting colorful frog, paul! :-)
excellent close-up with wonderful details -
the red, yellow, white dots on its skin and of course
the big eye are amazing.
it actually looks like it could be poiseness,
i wouldn´t trust it. *g*
well seen & captured, thor.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2138 W: 224 N: 3959] (13149)
  • [2006-06-20 2:22]

Really cool shot. Very good colors, contrast, close-up and...specimen. Love to see more.
Oricum, animalul e super tare
Bravo
Horia

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26975)
  • [2006-06-20 2:43]

WOW, Paul, this frog ROCKS! Not much to say except - I felt in love :-) Superb creature from medieval folks tales. To my favs!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2006-06-20 2:43]

Hi Paul,
What a totally strange-looking frog. : 0
I grew up in Vietnam and I have never seen anything like this.
Do you have to go into the jungle to see these frogs?
It is so cool. : )
I love his eye. Really out of this world.
Great POV, sharp details, and just awesome in uniqueness.
TFS this amazing creature with us. : )

Hello Paul,
What a fiendish scowl! It looks like some evil spirit summoned from the deep jungle! Superb picture!

Best regards,
Dmitry

AMAZING FROG !!!
nice capture of this unique animal, I've never seen it before.
Colors and compo are super.
Andrea

Wow this is brilliant! What subject matter - he is so cool and I like your note.
Of course he is magnificant but your shot is also very well composed, beautifully sharp and prefectly captured. I love it! Thanks for sharing. Jx

He looks like a children's hand puppet from a fantastical story. So weird and so wonderful.
well done.
Bev

Hi Paul,
Now that is a study in classic texture if I ever saw one! That guy has bumps on top of bumps. Amazing detail, and I love that eye! Very cool!
Great shot my friend!
Scott

P.S. - thanks for the shot setting on the hummer...great wing detail for that shutter speed.

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  • Oz1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 84 W: 2 N: 170] (956)
  • [2006-06-20 7:51]

Hi Paul,
Very good macro!!
details and colors are great!
POV and BG are beautifull.
frog itself is very unique!
TFS!!!

Paul,

This guy looks like a mini Godzilla! A very unusual and interesting subject. The composition, Catch Light in his eye, Sharpness, detail, POV and BG make a wonderful pic. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • nimou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 1 N: 678] (3157)
  • [2006-06-20 8:15]

solo me viene una palabra impresionante. Genial.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2006-06-20 8:16]

Hi Paul,

A very different frog as you can say,but it is a very colorfull shot,well done on this one,good luck with your shamanic photo hunt in South america,

Regards,
Paul

Salut paul
Il est vraiment spécial ce spécimen de grenouille
avec une belle présentation et de belle couleurs et de joli détails.
Merci et au revoir....JP

this is a nice photo, great detail, one question though did you use a high zoom to get this lol

wath amazing animals.
DOF perfect.

Hi Paul

This is an interesting charachter. Looks like something from a horror movie. Well seen, good quality shot. Nice work. :-)

Hi Paul,
Very unusaull frog, and very usual shot from you. I mean as always technically perfect.
VERY WELL DONE!

Hi Paul,
Another amazing frog shot from you.
Good detail, colours and very sharp. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, have a great week.

Wow awesome shot Paul, don't know what to say... Cheers, Luís.

What big eyes it has. And what strange fingers and colours, patterns and warts it has Paul. Awesome looking creature Paul. Good shot, well done.

And you have a safe journey down south, take care, and I'm not sure if I should ask you what hostess twinkies" are???

Janice

Is that a camouflaged Marine sniper?

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 519 W: 0 N: 16] (2603)
  • [2006-06-23 15:29]

Super zdjêcie. Fantastyczne zwierze, ¶wietny kadr. No i jako¶æ rewelacja.

Wow Paul, An excellent closeup!
This one really knocks your socks off :)
Really does have that demonic, or should I say hideous look going on there..HUGE ;)
Very well done!

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  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 486 W: 0 N: 887] (2804)
  • [2006-06-30 18:12]

Hi my friend Paul.
Wonderful capture, specimen fantastic, great photo,all is excellent, good note.

Saludos....RICARDO.

Hi Paul, Amaizing! I never see and not imagine never that kind of ood frog.
Very nice composition and details on skin.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing
Hernán

Oh yeah, i know this guys very well, very usual one! it should be some kind of ranae, but the only thing make it differ, must be leprosy :-)
What an interesting species!!!
Ersin

Hi Paul,

Techincally its perfect, nice compo and light control with great details. The specie itself is really amazing too.

Nice capture

-V

wow, this is really amazing, your photo gallery is just outstanding, thank you so much, Ori

Ωραίος ο δαίμονας!!! Μπράβο όλες σου οι φωτογραφίες είναι καταπληκτικές

Hello Paul!
WOW! what a great and unusual in shape creature! I saw many reptiles with such kind of skin (mainly lizard species) but never a frog! Moreover, this is a very good close-up, very detailed and... terrible ;>
By the way, this is a Vietnamese Mossy Frog so the picture was not taken in the wild? I am just asking because it is so great that there is no difference for me ;>
Best regards,
Radomir

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