Gray Treefrog

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Description

I was removing some Virginia creeper that was growing up the side of our house when I discovered one of the largest and most plump gray treefrog. I ran into the house and retrieved my camera macro lens and macro flash diffuser. Treefrogs are a favorite subject of mine so I could not resist taking a few photos of this frog. I left the branch in place, but could be easily removed if so desired.

Specific Feedback

This type of diffuser can create too even of lighting so I enhanced the shadows and midtone contrast. Do you think that is enough?

Technical Details

Z9 105mm f2.8 (1/100sec, F20, ISO 2000, Fill with diffuser at -2ev) Levels, DeNoise, crop for comp, shadow enhancement, cleaned up BG with gaussian blur…Jim

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Very nice catch with wonderful detail!! He looks like maybe his father was a toad. :upside_down_face: You achieved good shadow detail. The small branch is good – it echoes the frog’s shape. The BG looks like it is interesting and not distracting – I wonder about a tad less blur, but not a big deal at all. The frog is very 3D in a nice composition, but maybe an option for a small amount more canvas left and bottom.

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The lighting looks fine to me, Jim. An interesting looking frog with great camouflage patterns. I’m not used to a gray/black design, but it’s really cool. The stick works for me.

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Jim, he really is camouflaged well in the tree. It doesn’t look like he has missed a meal either. How neat while working to find one of your favorite subjects to give you good excuse to take a break and grab your camera. Very nice shot. I’m wondering if he changes his colors to go with his setting?

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Jim, the subtle, mottled greys are excellent, especially the eye. I also love the pale yellow on the hind legs. Light and clarity look really good to me. I also like the complimentary BG, and perch.