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This is a macro image of a little tree froglett. They emerge from a local pond in late July. Only about .25-.5” in length, you really have to be looking to photo one

This is a macro image of a little tree froglett. They emerge from a local pond in late July. Only about .25-.5” in length, you really have to be looking to photo one

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Westerville, Ohio, US

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Jun, 2021

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was captured in a park that our local grey tree frogs think is the place to be when they are in the mood (bow chicka wow). In addition to being a great place to practice macro photography skills, it’s become a tradition to take my daughters along on the hide and seek adventure.

Time

The easiest time of day to capture the little frogs is when they are taking an afternoon siesta. We photographed this guy about 1 or 2 in the afternoon.

Lighting

This was shot in all natural light. It was a bright sunny (and hot) afternoon. Many macro photographers use a speed light too, when I’m in the field I find it easier to just bump the ISO a bit.

Equipment

I shot this with a Nikon D850 and a Nikkor 105mm macro lens. That’s it. When chasing these frogs, the less gear used the better. Often a flash will startle them and it’s all over.

Inspiration

They are amazing little creatures. You really have to be looking for them to photo one. A friend of mine pointed one out to me when we were walking one day they literally look like a shiny little green gem on the leaf, they are easy to miss though. The next day I came back with my camera and the hunt was on!

Editing

I shoot in RAW format so my images are a little flat straight out of the camera. I use Adobe products (Lightroom and Photoshop) to bring out details, adjust contrast and remove imperfections in the leaves.

In my camera bag

I usually have a Nikon D750 and/or D850 in the backpack. And a Nikkor 105mm macro lens when I’m capturing little things.

Feedback

It’s amazing what tiny worlds open up when you just pick a spot in a park, field or even your backyard and get down on the ground and look through the lens. When I first started learning macro photography I would park myself in the grass in my back yard and try to find the tiniest subject I could find. A flower or bug or snail would happen by and I practiced focusing and exposure and shutter speed.

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This is a macro image of a little tree froglett. They emerge from a local pond in late July. Only about .25-.5” in length, you really have to be looking to photo one

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