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Strahammer
October 05, 2012
I love the colors here, and it almost looks as if the frog is smiling, like he has a secret he just isn't going to share. Great job!
garthurdavis
October 12, 2012
Amazing work ! ! ! The frog look like it i being served up on a silver platter ! ! ! A very unigue and colorful photo ! ! ! VOTED & FAVORITED ! ! !
Bmoore11
November 06, 2012
Very nice work...love the coloration on the frog and clarity, great focus point on the eyes!!
snowdon
November 12, 2012
Sparkling photograph of this amphibian. Beautifully exposed and focused. Voted
kathleenmerrittcaffey
November 23, 2012
I think this is one of the most outstanding frog in the pond pics I have ever seen. Voted and awarded.
Willsy
January 08, 2013
Stunning clarity and composition! Lucky he didn't leap on your lens, all you'd see is frog crotch! :D
garthurdavis
January 12, 2013
Back again to stare ! ! ! Can't get enough of this photo ! ! ! I can't give it any more awards or I would ! ! ! Just amazing ! ! ! WOW ! ! !
rmr731
January 12, 2013
Thank you so much! This seems to be a popular photo. :-) Not really into frogs myself - although I gotta admit I liked it once I uploaded it. My friend talked me into putting it up!
Serendipity1
January 12, 2013
lol I have to say this pic is so great it almost makes me want to kiss the frog to find my prince!
AlanC
April 30, 2013
You are invited to put this photo in my Identified Floating Objects project. Blow is the link, copy & paste it into your browser and hit return. You will be directed there, thanks. :-) Woof!
Link: https://www.viewbug.com/project/identified-f-l-o-a-t-i-n-g-objects-ifo
Link: https://www.viewbug.com/project/identified-f-l-o-a-t-i-n-g-objects-ifo
PKnot
September 25, 2013
Fantastic shot, Ronda! Great color and I love that one can see the details under the water in spite of the reflected light.
bfh19
September 25, 2013
Congrats on being a finalist! Hope he'll make it to the finish line! : ) Crossing my fingers for you!
AndreaE
September 25, 2013
Biggggg congrats on being a finalist Ronda!!! What a beautiful image!!! Whooohooo!!!
marthamccuskerpope
September 26, 2013
Beautiful shot....love the colors! Congrats on being a finalist!!
srimanta
September 26, 2013
Congrats Ronda on being a Finalist..... Yesterday I wish and Its Happened.... Great news..........Regards...... :)Sri
garthurdavis
September 28, 2013
Well it is about time this shot got some attention from judges ! ! ! The public has noticed for a long time ! ! ! Back to say CONGRATS RONDA for making it to the FINALS ! ! ! Proud of ya ! ! !
snowdon
October 01, 2013
Beautiful colour and contrast captures the attitude of the frog. Great clarity. Well deserved Finalist in Afloat, congratulations !
HelenRea
November 11, 2013
How did I miss this...what fantastic work! You have such a wonderful talent! :))) A big congratulations! Cheers Helen.
FrankSomma
November 11, 2013
What a prince. Glad I didn't miss this one. It's a gem Ronda really. Congrats on the Finalist!!
KayBrewer
January 01, 2014
voted Light in Water contest! beautiful capture - looks like jewels, even the frog
rmr731
January 02, 2014
Thank you! I know it's not the kind of "light in water" they're looking for but it was all I had really. lol Thank you for your vote!
blackbatgirl
February 06, 2014
I can see that you already have numerous compliments and awards (and deservedly so) but I couldn't help but add my own. Without exaggeration, one of the most perfect photos I've ever seen. The colours, composition, lighting. Just beautiful.
rmr731
February 06, 2014
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you very much! Funny how I used to think of this photo... just a frog! lol Not to say I didn't like the pic because I did - but it's just a frog. lol!
KayBrewer
February 16, 2014
Looks like a plate of gems! Maybe emeralds and jade.
Voted Amphibians and Reptiles contest.
Voted Amphibians and Reptiles contest.
allen
April 07, 2015
With amphibians disappearing at an alarming rate, this photo should be cherished.
kathleenweetman
May 31, 2015
Stunning......absolutely stunning an amphibian jewel in a glow of clear water......Voted Challenge...
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Location
This photo was taken at local pond in Fairfax, VA.Time
Early morning.Lighting
All natural light.Equipment
Canon EOS 60d with a 70-300mm lens. No flash - all natural light.Inspiration
I liked the way the way the frog was sitting on the lilypad with duckweed all around him and the shadows and light cast a purplish color in the water. Beautiful composition I thought.Editing
No post-processing done to this photo.In my camera bag
A Nikon D7000 camera. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, a Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G lens and a micro lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens. I recently purchased a Fujifilm XT-1 camera and have been using that of recent with a Fuji 18-135mm lens and a 55-200mm lens. At the time however I was carrying and using my Canon EOS 60d.Feedback
I'm not into frogs at all but I love how this picture turned out and I get a lot of compliments on it. My advice? Don't hesitate to take that shot! May not be your favorite medium but if you see something that attracts your interest... take the photo op! You never know - it could be your prize winning capture!